Chinese delegation evince interest in AP art, culture

Vijayawada: The 11-member China delegation met AP Film Development Corporation Chairman Ambica Krishna here on Friday and discussed on suitable heritage spots for film shooting as part of cultural exchange programme.

They evinced interest in exchange of views and cooperation in production of movies in both the countries. The China delegation include Zhang Yongmou Ninka, film director and producer, Sino foreign cultural exchange and cooperation alliance, Song Jianglin, General manager, Fang Zhenyi, director, chairman of the board Sino-foreign cultural exchange and cooperation alliance, Wang Bin, director, Wang Li, chairman, Iris media film and cultural works private limited, Chen Guoyun, General manager, An Hui Ying Shang Rui da commercial operations managing co ltd, Chen Jian, chairman, Futai square pyramid cinema co ltd, Fang Jiancai, initiating member were present.

The delegation seeks cooperation in China-India Arts, culture, film, tourism and to promote India’s culture and tourism through films. They expressed interest to invest in construction of movie theatres in Andhra Pradesh.

Speaking on the occasion, the APFDC chairman said that Andhra Pradesh has vast potential for movie production with rich heritage sites and natural tourist spots. He asked them to come out with an action plan focussing on their interest of working within two months. He said that the FDC is ready to extend cooperation to the delegation in exchange of movie production and construction of theatres in AP.