Pune International Film Festival to be held from March 4 to 11
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The wealthy bonanza from throughout the globe is devoted to COVID-19 frontline warriors.
Owing to the COVID -19 state of affairs, the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) — Maharashtra’s official movie competition — will be held from March 4 to 11 as a substitute of commencing historically in January.
While cineastes can head to theatres to catch a wealthy bonanza from throughout the globe, it should additionally be out there within the on-line format, stated Festival Director and eminent filmmaker Dr. Jabbar Patel. He stated all security tips will be strictly adhered to.
“Given that 2020 was a year of uncertainty, fear and struggle, we are fortunately entering 2021 with great hope as the efforts of COVID-19 frontline warriors are finally paying off given the reduction in new cases. The pandemic appears to be coming under control, with the vaccination campaign in earnest and a semblance of normalcy. The PIFF 2021 is dedicated to the frontline warriors who have and still are heroically battling the pandemic,” stated Dr. Patel.
He stated whereas Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar had introduced a ₹4-crore grant within the final price range session, the organisers had requested the State authorities to allot a minimum of ₹2.5 crore for the competition this yr contemplating the financial hunch.
The postponement of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) routinely led to the PIFF being pushed again by a few months, stated organisers.
“To ensure greater safety and security for viewers, films in the PIFF package will be made available online. This year, we have received 1,611 entries from 93 countries of which 180 films have been chosen by the selection committee to be presented under various sections,” stated Dr. Patel.
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