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More than a decade ago, the first meeting of the freshly formed FICCI Entertainment Committee took place on December 1st 1998 at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai. An idea was born which crystallized in 1999 when the first FICCI FRAMES, the only one of its kind in Asia, took place in Mumbai. Soon, FRAMES became a force to be reckoned with, evolving into a multi-faceted and three-day long convention covering the entire gamut of Media & Entertainment. FRAMES grew along with the Indian Media & Entertainment sector and is now firmly lodged as an event which is for, of and by the industry and still remains Asia’s largest convention on the business of entertainment. To all those stalwarts who helped us conceive and steer forth FRAMES and consequently the entertainment industry, we express our sincere and heartfelt thanks.
The Indian Media & Entertainment industry is truly hitting new milestones and stepping into a new matured phase. The sector is growing at a fantastic rate of 18% CAGR, outperforming the Indian economy with a truly blockbuster performance. FICCI has been cheerleading the potential of this sector for the last ten years. The content business in India is likely to generate over $50 million in the next two years. This growth is expected to come from the overseas market. India is fast emerging as an outsourcing hub for production/post-production in animation/gaming and visual effects.
FRAMES, throughout its inception, has always been inaugurated by the Hon’ble Indian Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
During the past nine years, we have brought numerous international speakers and companies to FRAMES with the aim of infusing global best practices into this sector. The reverse process has just begun with our showbiz companies increasingly tapping global opportunity without disturbing domestic growth. We are at the top in the radar of global entertainment giants.
FRAMES 2009 will be held from 17th – 19th February 2009 at Mumbai, India. As in previous years, we expect nearly 2000 Indian and 800 foreign delegates encompassing the entire universe of media and entertainment to attend this global convention. Like always, we will have focused sessions covering the entire gamut of Media & Entertainment like Films, Broadcast (TV & Radio), Digital Entertainment, Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, etc. over a period of three days. All sessions would be addressed by International and Indian industry stalwarts and thought leaders.
During the three magical days of FRAMES, the venue of the event turns into a vibrant, pulsating and colorful marketplace showcasing products and services of our leading media and entertainment conglomerates, exclusive speakers’ VIP lounge and a state of the art media lounge. There are networking lunches, dinners and cocktails where many important deals are initiated. The entertainment evenings are the cynosure of all eyes. During FRAMES, BAF (Best Animated Frames) Awards are given out, only one of its kind in India recognizing talent in animation. Each year, the FICCI Living Legend Awards felicitate Indian cine-stars who have changed the history of Indian cinema with their talent and contribution.
Every year PriceWaterhouseCoopers and FICCI jointly release India’s most definitive report on the Indian Media and Entertainment Industry at FRAMES. This year the much-awaited Tenth Report will analyse the industry’s decade-long growth.
Over 35 countries from all over the world participated in FRAMES in 2008 and the list has grown over the years. Delegates come from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Hong King, Italy, Israel, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE, UK, USA and many more.
In the past, FRAMES has been addressed by eminent personalities such as - Paolo Gentiloni Silveri, Hon’ble Minister of Communications, Government of Italy, Phillip Graf, CBE, Deputy Chairman – OFCOM, Rt Hon’ble Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State, Government of UK; Dan Glickman, President & CEO, MPAA; Barrie Osborne, Producer Lord of the Rings-Triology; Tom Freston, President & CEO, Viacom; James Murdoch, Chairman, STAR Group; Michael Grindon, President, Sony Pictures International Television, Mark Zoradi, President, Buena Vista International; Andy Bird, President, Walt Disney International; Stewart Till, Chairman, United International Pictures and others.
If you wish to be a part of the vibrant Indian media and entertainment industry, do not forget to block your diaries for the Tenth Anniversary of FICCI-FRAMES 2009. For more details and registration, log onto to our website: www.ficci-frames.com.
- Biggest Global Convention in Asia
on the Business of Entertainment.
- Participation by Indian and global
media and entertainment conglomerates
- Strongly supported by the Government
of India and other agencies and Associations
- Country specific business delegations
- Research reports on Entertainment
Industry, Financing Options and Legal Framework
- Structured and topical Seminars
and Panel Discussions involving eminent Indian and overseas
Speakers
- Exhibition and company presentation
opportunities
- Showcasing of technology
- Gala Nite and networking dinner
| Chairman: |
Mr Yash Chopra
Chairman, Yashraj Films |
| Co-Chairman: |
Mr. Kunal Dasgupta
CEO, Sony Entertainment Television |
The Federation of Indian Chambers
of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) was established in 1927 to
garner support for India's independence and to further the
interests of the Indian business community Starting with 24
membership in 1927, it has grown to more than 3000 by the
turn of the century. Besides, over 500 Chambers of Commerce,
Trade Associations and industry bodies spread over the length
and breadth of the country arc associated with FICCI.
Today, after five decades of independence,
FICCI is in the vanguard of nation building and is moving
ahead to integrate the Indian economy with the global mainstream
FICCI speaks directly and indirectly forover 250,000 business
units - small, medium and Large - employing around 20 million
people.
FICCI has many specialized Committees,
which guide it in discharge of it's multifarious responsibilities.
Captains of industry and top-notch professionals the membership
base of these committees.
For more
information, please log on to: www.ficci.com |
