Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Odisha to Establish State Film Archive
The Odisha government has decided to set up a state film archive to save and show old Odia movies.
They think these films are important for understanding the state's culture and history.
A workshop was held to learn about preserving films, and now the government is working with an organization called the Film Heritage Foundation to make this happen.
Odisha government signs agreement with Film Heritage Foundation
Archive aims to preserve Odisha's cinematic history
Deputy CM and Minister emphasize importance of film preservation
10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop concludes in Bhubaneswar
Old Odia films to be revived and preserved
- Who
- Odisha government, Film Heritage Foundation
- What
- Signed agreement to establish state film archive
- When
- November 12-13, 2022 (workshop), November 16, 2022 (agreement signing)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To preserve Odisha's cinematic history and culture
Proponents of Film Preservation
Opponents/Neutral
Importance of Film Preservation
Proponents of Film Preservation
Preserves cultural heritage and history
Opponents/Neutral
Not explicitly stated in the articles
- Agreement Signed
- November 16, 2022
- Organizers
- Film Heritage Foundation, International Federation of Film Archives, Odisha's Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts department
- Duration of Workshop
- November 12-13, 2022