The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) proudly announces the Purbo Bharat Big Picture Summit 2025, a landmark event dedicated to unlocking the potential of Eastern and North-Eastern India in the media and entertainment sector. This summit seeks to celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage, explore investment opportunities, and foster collaborations that will drive growth and innovation.

Objectives:

1. Highlight Regional Strengths: Showcase Eastern & North-Eastern India’s rich cinematic, musical, and theatrical legacy, focusing on iconic contributions by the legends of the region
2. Catalyze Investments: Promote Eastern India as a hub for media production, education, and technology-driven innovation, with sessions on infrastructure development, virtual production, and animation.
3. Foster Global Collaborations: Facilitate connections with international festivals like Cannes and Berlin and explore co-production opportunities.
4. Empower Talent: Equip emerging filmmakers, writers, and creators with insights from industry leaders and legends.
5. Spotlight Emerging Opportunities: Delve into new avenues such as OTT platforms, gaming, and immersive storytelling technologies.
6. Facilitate Business Opportunities: Create a vibrant platform for buyers and sellers to engage in content and location services, fostering direct collaborations and partnerships.

Key Sessions:

1. Celebrating Cinematic Legacies: Sessions honouring pioneers such as Raj Kapoor, Salil Choudhury, Uttam Kumar, Mrinal Sen, Ritwik Ghatak.
2. Investing in Infrastructure: Panels on building studios, enhancing skills, and adopting cutting-edge technologies.
3. Exploring Film Locations: Highlighting the cinematic allure of Eastern and North-Eastern India
4. Insights for Young Filmmakers: Reflections from multi-generational filmmakers on the evolution of the film industry in the region.
5. Opportunities in Gaming and OTT: Discussions with experts on growth prospects in gaming, digital media, and regional content
6. Case Studies: Case studies on the recent shootings of OTT series using locations and skills in North-Eastern Region.

Parallel Tracks and Workshops:

1. Scriptwriting and Cinematography: Hands-on sessions to nurture emerging talent.
2. Theatre and Cultural Identity: Exploration of Bengal’s intertwined legacies in film and theatre.
3. Music: Celebrating Bengal’s artistic excellence and its integration into entertainment.
4. Action in Cinema: Masterclass with legendary action directors for capacity building in the industry.

Content and Location Marketplace:

1. Dedicated zones for buyers to connect with content creators, filmmakers, and storytellers.
2. Opportunities for showcasing scenic film locations across Eastern and North-Eastern India, fostering collaborations for production and tourism.