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Port Blair, June 30: The valedictory function of A Film Making Workshop was held at Science Centre today. It was organized by Intach Andaman Chapter in association with Andaman Film Society with support from Science Centre, A & N Admin. The chief guests was Mr. k.K Jindal, IAS, Secretary, Labour and Guest Honor was Mr. Lucas Robert, Director, Art n Culture, A & N Admin.
The welcome address was given by Ms. Samhita Veda Acharya, Secretary. Andaman Film Society. Certificates were given by Mr. Tanveer, Director, Sea Princess Resort, Mr. Naresh Chander Lal, Film Maker, Mr. N. Mohan, Curator, Science Centre, Mr. Lucas Robert and Mr. K. K. Jindal.
A short film made by the participants of the workshop was screened which had Smti. Geetanjali Acharya, Veteran Theatre and Radio Artist as the lead actress. Mr. K. K. Jindal in his address mentioned that such workshops are a welcome step in the development of the islands and that The Andaman Film Society has approached him for support in screening films in rural area and interislands. He further added the need to make documentaries on biodiversity and cultural heritage.
