NewzVille Entertainment Desk
The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and the Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Limited (MFSCDCL), Mumbai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to advance skill development in the film and media sectors across Maharashtra.
The MoU was conducted between Swati Mhase-Patil, Managing Director, MFSCDCL, and Dhiraj Singh, Vice Chancellor, FTII. The MoU aims to strengthen India’s creative economy by developing skilled human resources in the fields of film, media, and entertainment.
The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis; Minister for Cultural Affairs and IT, Government of Maharashtra, Ashish Shelar; Chairman, FTII, R. Madhavan; Additional Chief Secretary, Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Maharashtra Vikas Kharge; and senior officials from FTII, MFSCDCL, and the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The collaboration aims to conduct and promote short-term courses in filmmaking, television production, and allied technical fields in partnership with FTII’s academic expertise and MFSCDCL’s infrastructure and outreach capabilities.
Speaking on the occasion, CM Fadnavis stated, “This collaboration marks the beginning of a new era. Maharashtra is poised to become a national and global hub for the creators’ economy. With the rapid monetization of creative spaces, even individuals from remote areas are emerging as content creators.”
