The deals struck during the bazaar were across the film, music, radio, VFX and animation sectors.

“With deal-making still underway, the total valuation is projected to surpass Rs 1,000 crore in a few days,” a senior official said.

Curated screenings of films at the 80-seat venue drew enthusiastic responses and appreciation for the movies selected.

The bazaar also helped emerging creators pitch their intellectual properties (IPs) to a global network of buyers and collaborators, generating significant interest and fostering new partnerships.

In a major achievement in international collaborations between India and New Zealand, the Film India Screen Collective and Screen Canterbury NZ announced a collaborative proposal to launch the first-ever Indian film festival in New Zealand.

The festival is aimed at deepening the tourism, cultural exchange and co-production ties between the two countries. PTI SKU RC