PTV Drama and Film Academy to Train Youth in Filmmaking and Digital Content Creation

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday directed the formulation of a comprehensive strategy to revive the Pakistan Television (PTV) Drama and Film Academy as a modern training institution, equipping young individuals with professional skills in filmmaking, drama production.

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• He remarked all necessary measures would be taken to produce the PTV Academy an effective and fully functional institution in line with modern requirements.
• "Equipping young people with practical skills in filmmaking, drama production, editing, colour grading and digital content creation is among our key priorities, " he remarked.

He was chairing a high-level session to review aims for the revival of the PTV Drama and Film Academy and the revamping of PTV Home through specialised training programmes, modern technical facilities and practical, industry-oriented training models.

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During the session, various training models proposed in collaboration with the private sector were reviewed, with a focus on providing hands-on professional training to young residents while creating new revenue streams for Pakistan Television.

In practice, the minister remarked the revival of the PTV Drama and Film Academy and the revamping of PTV Home were part of the government's commitment to promoting the media and creative industries in the country.

He remarked Pakistan was launching, for the first time, an advanced training programme in colour grading, adding that previously, professionals had to travel abroad to acquire training and access modern facilities in this specialised field.

While helping improve the quality of local filmmaking, he continued, the availability of advanced colour-grading facilities in Pakistan would provide the film industry and private sector with access to modern technical training and resources.

For context, the minister directed that a transparent and practical pilot project be introduced in partnership with the private sector to ensure that training programmes remained aligned with the evolving needs of the industry.

In practice, the session additionally reviewed proposals for establishing modern classrooms and studio laboratories, installing workstations for students, appointing technical staff and trainers, and developing a comprehensive curriculum.

Meanwhile, the minister remarked students would be trained in a professional environment equipped with modern editing suites, studio laboratories and technical equipment.

He emphasised that the training programmes would focus not only on theoretical knowledge but additionally on practical assignments, project development and portfolio building to enhance the professional capabilities of participants. Date Confirmed for Inauguration of Punjab's First Modern Film City.

He further remarked young people's creative projects would be encouraged for PTV News, PTV Home and other Pakistan Television platforms, providing emerging talent with opportunities to showcase their skills.

For context, the initiatives would support strengthen Pakistan's film and drama industry by developing a skilled workforce, introducing advanced technical expertise and making modern production facilities available locally, he went on.

For context, the minister remarked efforts would additionally be created to ensure the financial sustainability of the PTV Academy alongside its transformation into an effective professional training centre. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around PTV Drama and Film Academy to Train Youth in Filmmaking and Digital point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.