CM Maryam Nawaz takes Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for Punjab Film City project
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz took Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy on board to discuss collaboration for the Punjab Film City project.
- The statement added that Sharmeen paid tribute to CM Maryam’s services for art and culture.
- In a statement, CM Maryam quoted, “Modern studios, sound stages, post-production labs, shooting spots, and a lake will also be built in Punjab Film City.
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Add ARY News on Google Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz took Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy on board to discuss collaboration for the Punjab Film City project.
On Wednesday, a statement issued by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) said the chief minister met the filmmaker today and appreciated her professional achievements and expertise while praising the process of highlighting social issues through journalistic documentary filmmaking. The statement added that Sharmeen paid tribute to CM Maryam’s services for art and culture.
“During the meeting, discussion on the Punjab Film City project in NUST City, collaboration agreement,” the statement said, adding that the chief minister said the project would become Pakistan’s first “end-to-end” media production hub with facilities for film, TV, digital media, virtual effects, and post-production.