Islamabad, Apr 18, 2025: In a significant step aimed at revitalizing the local film industry, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a Rs2 billion grant to provide financial backing to filmmakers and directors throughout the province.
As per official reports, this initiative is designed to foster the production of top-tier, highly acclaimed films while breathing fresh energy into Pakistan’s cinematic scene.
To qualify for the grant, filmmakers and directors must have produced at least one film in the last five years.
Establishment of Film Fund Allocation Committee
To guarantee the equitable and transparent distribution of these funds, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has established a Film Fund Allocation Committee, which will be led by Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb.
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The committee members include:
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Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bukhari
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Minister for Finance, Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman
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Information Secretary
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Planning & Development Secretary
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Finance Secretary
This diverse panel will evaluate applications and manage the proper allocation of the Rs2 billion grant to eligible filmmakers.
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Grant Focus on Film Popularity and Quality
The government will give preference to filmmakers and directors behind successful films, following the guidelines.
Applicants must provide detailed information about their film’s script and cast to ensure that only well-crafted and professionally executed projects are eligible for funding.
