To attract more Indian tourists in the country Sri Lanka Tourism kicks off film tourism promotions with Indian Cinema

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) together with Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission in Chennai have organized the first-ever film tourism promotion in Bangalore, Karnataka in a bid to explore potential opportunities in the South Indian Cinema Industry and to attract more Indian tourists to Sri Lanka.   

The SLTPB took part at the 4th Edition of the Innovative International Film Festival (IIFF), which was held at JW Marriot Hotel and Innovative Multiplex Theatre in Bangalore from October 14th to 17th.   

Assistant Director SLTPB Chaminda Munasinghe told the Daily Mirror that IIFF`s 4th Edition was turned out by leading filmmakers, celebrities, directors, producers, film associations and diplomats from 30 heterogeneous countries and 75 international movies from participant countries were screened in 45 languages.   

“IIFF is one of the biggest and prestigious international film festivals in South India to promote the filming locations of international countries,” he said.   

Commencing the Sri Lankan session at the event Dr. Venkateshwaran, the Deputy High Commissioner, given the impetus to the distinguished gathering, highlighted why Sri Lanka should be selected as their favourite film destination country.   

Followed by his remarks, the five-member Sri Lankan delegation, including SLTPB Assistant Director Chaminda Munasinghe, Film Director/ Line Producer Frames TV and Film Productions Shyaman Premasundara, Director and Line Producer Circle 360 Yasas Rathnayake, Director/Line Producer Crew for Shoots Priyanga Kumarasiri and Film Director Chathra Dias Weeraman made a comprehensive presentation elaborating the history of shooting international films in Sri Lanka, the island`s scenery destinations, availability of sophisticated infrastructure facilities and concessions/sops given for the international filmmakers.