Hi all,
In addition to what Ethel has so eloquently said on this subject; here is my
two pennies worth.
Why should anyone, whatever their rank , be at the Film Festival functions,
for free? Every one, form the Governor down to the common man should pay for
their seat or standing room. Those in privy positions should pay higher than
others, according to their place in accomodation, and so on; This way all
expenses involved in the hosting of the IFFI will be recovered. The costs
should be such that the total sales proceeds and or donations in advance,
will tally with the total costs. Why Not??
No more free dinners/ hotel expenses for anyone, not even free transport.
Pay for everything! Even foreign reps, artists should pay; it's peanuts for
them; only thing is that they should be informed in advance and included in
their total costs of attending the IFFI.
More so, the Politicians and the Govt. Officers/ bureaucrats should not be
invited free! Local and or Indian and Foreign artists re the Film Industry
are the people of the day! and should be honoured as such, and should be the
only ones in prominence. This is not 'Hustings' for god's sake! Speeches and
or priveledges for the duration of the IFFI belong only to the Artists,
Actors, Directors Producers, Financiers etc. A system of user pays should
become the norm for anything and everything; that is the way to recover
costs. Why should the taxpayer alone, be liable for these expenses, which
benefit everyone in the long run. These are all rich and well paid people
who attend these functions; Make everyone pay; a proportion of the costs.
This idea of hosting politicians and others, and Govt ministers and
bureaucrats must cease at once, not only at the IFFI but for all ventures,
public occasions etc. Why Not?
Cheers,
Nasci Caldeira
Melbourne
HEART 2 HEART - JULY 17, Herald
BY ETHEL DA COSTA
100 crores, or no show?
Dear Mr Pratapsing Rane,
Make no mistake Mr Rane, I endorse the film festival. I am completely
supportive of the event. .
So, will you let us know what you want to do with the 100 crores? Time to
practice what you preach, mate.
