The Punjab government has announced the development of a state-of-the-art 50-acre Film City in Lahore. The project has been approved by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and will be established within the Nawaz Sharif IT City, according to media reports.
According to official details, the initiative aims to revitalise Pakistan’s film and digital media industry by providing modern production facilities and fostering growth in the creative sector. The Film City is expected to serve as a key hub for film, television, and digital content production in the province.
The Chief Minister stated that the Film City will be the country’s first complete end-to-end” media production hub, where all modern facilities for film, television, animation, and digital media will be available under one roof.
Through this project, the revival of Pakistan’s film industry will be supported using modern technology, resources, and world-class facilities, and reliance on foreign countries for VFX and post-production will be significantly reduced.
Film City will include modern studios, sound stages and post-production labs
She added that the Film City will include modern studios, sound stages, and post-production labs. Various shooting sets and a central lake will also be part of the project. In addition, convention halls will be built to host international events and award shows.
The project also includes the establishment of a media trade hub, as well as film and music schools, which will play an important role in developing new talent. Maryam Nawaz said that Punjab Film City will create thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities, while also strengthening the animation, gaming, and digital media sectors.
She described the project as an important milestone in promoting the creative economy and bringing talent, technology, and business together on one platform. The project will be completed in phases, and more details are expected to be released soon.
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