Australia and India will collaborate on an audiovisual co-production deal designed to “bring a slice of Bollywood to Brisbane” following the prime minister’s whirlwind tour of the Asian economic powerhouse.
Anthony Albanese and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi finalised the deal on Mar. 10, encouraging collaboration and creative exchange to ensure more co-produced films between the nations.
Projects in both countries will get access to government funding including grants and tax offsets.
It was one of a number of major announcements made following meetings between the two leaders, including on trade and defence.
In a joint address with Modi at the end of the tour, Albanese revealed the nations agreed on an early conclusion to their Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Agreement, adding he was hopeful the deal would be wrapped up by the end of the year….