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Indian Indies Face Distribution Hurdles Despite Global Festival Success, Film Bazaar Panel Finds
A panel of film industry veterans at India's Film Bazaar highlighted both opportunities and challenges facing independent Indian cinema.
During a discussion moderated by Rajeev Masand, COO of Dharma Cornerstone Agency, panelists addressed the complex ecosystem required to sustain independent filmmaking in India. “We don’t have enough theaters,” Nirupama Kotru, Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor, Government of India, pointed out, explaining that with just 3,000-5,000 screens for a population of over 1.4 billion, independent films struggle to secure exhibition slots. French producer Dominique Welinski emphasized that while streaming platforms and international markets offer opportunities, theatrical releases remain vital in territories where cinema-going culture persists.
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