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Sri Lankan cinema and teledrama fans are in for a treat with the opportunity soon to view quality local films and teledramas that will be produced at the country’s first tele-cinema park, the Mahinda Rajapaksa National Tele-Cinema Park at Ranminitenna in the Southern Province which will open on March 30.

The mega tele-cinema park which has been constructed on a picturesque 235 acre land between Tissamaharama and Kataragama will be ceremonially opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa with the participation of Cabinet Ministers, former parliamentarians and persons attached to the cinema and teledrama industry. The first stage of the park, constructed at a cost of Rs. 600 million, will be opened on this day for cinema directors, producers, artistes, film actors and actresses and others involved in the local film industry.

Commenting on this mega project, Mass Media and Information Ministry Secretary, W.B. Ganegala told the Sunday Observer that a tele-cinema park for Sri Lanka is a long-felt need, considering the large number of persons in the country involved in the industry.

He said tele-cinema parks are not a new concept and are seen in other countries such as India, Pakistan, UK, USA, Japan and Malaysia and many other countries in Europe.

He said the second stage of the park is scheduled for completion before the end of 2012.

The park has a number of facilities, such as a studio with a giant screen to view films and teledramas, a stage for film shootings, buildings for various other purposes, high-tech facilities for film editing, restaurants, `Kadaveedi’, a trade complex, hospital, schools and urban buildings for the use of cinema directors and producers when producing films and teledramas. The tele-cinema park also provides lodging facilities for over 100 film and teledrama crew. There are 10 Villa type twin houses to accommodate 20 persons.

Ganegala said the tele-cinema park will play a prominent role in developing the talent and skills in cinematography of present and future generations of artistes.

“While providing an ultra-modern hall, lecture hall, library, and practical training facilities, the park will also organise lectures and workshops, to be conducted by veterans in the field.

He said film directors could also access the Yala National Park and Kumana Bird Sanctuary, the salterns, new airport and harbour premises in Hambantota, the Nuwara Eliya and Bandarawela areas, thick jungles and lakes which are located in proximity to the tele-cinema park for their films and teledramas. Ganegala said the facilities of this tele-cinema park could also be used by foreign personalities who are interested in shooting their films in Sri Lanka.

Speaking on the levy imposed by the Government on imported teledramas, Ganegala said the step was taken with the objective of encouraging television channels to show more local movies which would help local artistes. He said the construction of the Ranminitenna cinema city was carried out with the revenue made through the collection of such taxes.

Set Construction – MRNTCP is fully geared in terms of constructing and modifying existing sets. According to given specifications and plans, the MRNTCP staff is more than capable of executing even the most complex set designs.

Facilities
Editing Equipment – A fully fledged editing studio complete with cutting edge technology and industry know how is readily available on site.
Centre for technical excellence – The Centre for technical excellence continues to work with leading industry resources in order to continuously empower the MRNTCP to offer the best to its clients

Accommodation – From stunning villas to dormitories the MRNTCP is fully prepared to offer a myriad accommodation options, depending in budgets and scope. The MRNTCP boasts three types of accommodation available – one for actors, one for crew and villas in a secluded area of the village for scriptwriters who would be able to work undisturbed.

Training centre and Workshop – The MRNTCP training centre has dedicated conference and training spaces, where meetings and discussions can be held in addition to dedicated areas where seminars, workshops and practical courses could be held.

Costume Hall – Come and explore out portfolio of costumes that date back to the olden day Sri Lanka. From modern executive get ups, to colonial and postmodern clothing, the MRNTCP costume hall is also able to design and manufacture complex and creative costume requirements, speedily and efficiently.

Cinema Library – The MRNTCP library is well stocked with industry manuals, guides and other industry driven publications. Books on the art and craft of film making are also on hand in addition to magazine, newspapers and internet access.

Studio – The studio with 36 light-bars is Sri Lanka’s largest and it is capable of creating sets for any scene which a director may visualize. The studio also has a 100-foot-long screen, designed in such a way that three films could be shot at the same time.

Communication facilities – High speed broadband internet access, VOIP solutions, fax, email etc. all readily available at MRNTCP

Location
Hambantota is a town on the southeastern coastal area of Sri Lanka. Hambantota, the capital of the district, takes its name from early seafarers. When mariners arrived from the Far East in their sampans, they sought anchorage in the natural harbor, known in the local language as ‘tota’. In time, the area came to be called “hamban-tota”. Today, Hambantota is the salt capital of Sri Lanka, and dazzling white saltpans surround the town. The District of Hambantota, which extends from Tangalle to Tissamaharama offers something special for everyone. Crystal clear seas, golden beaches, archeological sites, and a chance to see some of Sri Lanka’s spectacular wildlife; Hambantota has it all. In spite of this, the District is one of Sri Lanka’s best kept secrets.

The Hambantota District, apart from its ideal geographical location in the south of the island, has tremendous prospects; taking into account the International Seaport, Airport and Highway that is due to be completed in just over two years.

In 2011 Hamabantota will be the cynosure of Asia as it plays its role as one of the joint hosts of the 2011 Cricket World cup. For the visitor Hambantota offers a plethora of activities and destinations, catering to the needs of both the curious traveller and the vacationing family. With over 10 kilometres of pristine coastline and easy access to cultural and religious sites of great repute, Hambantota is set to propel the deep south of Sri Lanka to the fore.

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