Archive · 29 May 2025
UP Film Institute to Prioritize Local Youth for Jobs
Imagine a school just for making movies!
It's being built in a new Film City.
It will have everything needed to make films.
People from the area will get priority for jobs and training.
They'll learn about acting, writing, and all the tech stuff.
Students will work on real movies.
There will also be workshops and guest speakers.
The idea is to help local people find work in the film industry, creating a place to launch films instead of travelling to other cities.
A Film Institute is set to open in the International Film City near the Yamuna Expressway.
The institute will prioritize Uttar Pradesh youth for training and job opportunities.
Courses will cover various aspects of filmmaking, including acting and editing.
Students will gain hands-on experience with the latest filmmaking technologies.
The first phase of the Film City project will cover 230 acres and cost Rs 1,510 crore.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh youth, the Film Institute, and Bayview Bhutani Film City Pvt Ltd.
- What
- A Film Institute is being established in the International Film City, offering courses and prioritizing local youth for training and employment.
- When
- Construction expected within the next three years.
- Where
- International Film City near Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To create jobs, provide hands-on experience, and reduce costs by hiring locally.
- Institution Type
- Film Institute
- Location
- International Film City
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Institute area (Phase 1)
- 3 lakh square feet
- Investment (Phase 1)
- Rs 1,510 crore
- Developer
- Bollywood filmmaker Boney Kapoor and the Bhutani Group