Tk 9 crore grants announced for 32 films in FY 2024-25

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced a total grant of Taka 9 crore for the production of 32 films in the fiscal year 2024-25. The grants will support 12 full-length feature films and 20 short films, according to two official notifications signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Sharmin Akhtar on Tuesday. Each full-length film will receive Taka 75 lakh in funding while each short film will be granted Taka 20 lakh, the ministry stated. The 12 full-length films selected for grants are: Robin Hood's Amazing Adventure, Mayer Dak, July, Ruher Kafila, Parotar Swaad, Khowari, Jibon Opera, Jaljuddha, Kabir Mukh The Time Keeper, Kofiner Dana, Nawab Fujunnessa and Jui. The 20 short films to receive funding include:

Mondo-Bhalo, Felani, Jhukir Matra, Jibon Gaan, Who Has Made Us Fly, Bhara Badar, 1230, Brindarani's Finger, Ekti cinemar Jonno, Dafan, Swatar, Mangso Kam, Gagan, Atithi, Boba, Odoito, Ashar Alo, Gorjanpurer Bagha, Where the Water Slips and Apasamoy. The grants are being awarded to encourage creativity and support the country's film industry. All productions will be required to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the official notifications.