Panaji, Nov 26 (UNI) International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2018 hosted a special session on Tunisian cinema with the motive of promoting tourism of Tunisia through cinema here on Sunday.

The session, led by Tunisian Ambassador Nejmeddine Lakhal, began with a three minute short film promoting tourism of Tunisia. The session also included a presentation on the topic - ‘Opportunity of making films in Tunisia’.

The presentation touched upon crucial points that play an important role in making Tunisia conducive as a location for film shoots, such as the history of Tunisia (how it was formed) and reasons for making films such as strategic location, climate, landscapes, historical ruins, modern infrastructure and logistics, etc. The cost of shooting was said to be 30 per cent less than other countries.

Speaking on the occasion, Nejmeddine Lakhal said, “There are movies like Star Wars shot in Tunisia. Indian filmmakers should explore this opportunity. When it comes to technician, actors, accommodations, locations, the logistics and documentations are very competitors. You have exemption and custom clearance in 24 hours. One thing you have to do is connect with the movie production team in Tunisia and they will do anything for you. If you need equipment, technician, tourist certificate from the army that will take one week to 12 days.”

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