13 May 2019 12:10 am
“We had a fruitful meeting with Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa together with all stakeholders of our cinema industry. As the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Film Exhibitors Association, I am so happy that the minister found time to sit and discuss the matter with film exhibitors, producers, film distributors, directors, importers, artistes and others,” said association chairman Dr. Buddhi Keerthisena.
“The talks centered on how well we could uplift and boost our local cinema industry. Minister Premadasa agreed to consider all factors discussed at the meeting
As the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Film Exhibitors Association, I am so happy that the minister found time to sit and discuss the matter with all stakeholders
We were promised a two-day comprehensive workshop next week to discuss all issues to help draft the Cabinet paper.
We are thankful to the minister and also the National Film Corporation Chairman for devoting their valuable time with us for a worthy cause on behalf of a our local film industry. We firmly believe and have confidence that this endeavour would result in success,
” Dr. Keerthisena said.
text: Ramesh Uvais