NEW DELHI: A delegation of top level representatives of the French animation industry will be in Mumbai and in Bangalore from 14 to 17 March 2003 to meet members of the Animation Producers Association of India (APAI) and to visit studios.
The event is organised by APAI members, the Embassy of France in India, TVFI (TV France International) and SPFA (Syndicat des producteurs de films d’animation/ the French Animation Producers Association) in France. It is held under the aegis of the Rendez-vous with France on the occasion of the FICCI FRAMES convention on the business of entertainment.
This marks the first time that such a meeting is being held in India between the two countries. The French delegation consists Millimages CEO Roch Lener, SPFA and TVFI board member Giovanna Milano, CNC (National Center for Cinematography) head of animation Valérie Bourgoin.
They will be accompanied by Ecran Total (France) journalist Christophe Bottéon and representatives of the French embassy.
A few animation series are already been co-produced by studios from India and France. Many French animation series have been acquired by Indian television channels. A strong will does exist on both sides to foster such cooperation in the field of animation, says a note issued by the embassy.