Whistling Woods International (WWI), Asia's largest Film, Television, Animation and Media Arts Institute promoted by Mukta Arts & Filmcity announced its association with the Government of Bermuda. The Premier of Bermuda visited the Whistling Woods International campus to sign a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Mr. Subhash Ghai, Founder and Chairman, Whistling Woods International.As per the MoU, WWI & Mukta Arts Ltd. will recommend Bermuda to the Indian entertainment industry. The Government of Bermuda will also provide sponsorships to two students every year from Bermuda to study filmmaking at WWI.
When asked why he chose Whistling Woods International for this association, Premier of Bermuda & Minister of Tourism his Excellency Dr. the Hon. Ewart Frederick Brown said, "Whistling Woods International is considered as a gateway to Indian Cinema which is recognized globally and hence, I am here to encourage Indian film shoots to happen in Bermuda which will help us to promote tourism in Bermuda through Indian cinema".
Mr. Brown's political career has been a fulfilling one spanning over three decades. He was the first appointed Minister of Transport following the General Election of November 1998 when the PLP (Progressive Labour Party) swept to power.
Expressing his excitement on the occasion, Subhash Ghai, Chairman of Whistling Woods International said, "It is a great honour to have such personalities from all over the world visiting our institute. Whistling Woods International is now truly international with this association and with this we expect a lot of Bollywood shoots to happen in Bermuda".
"WWI is looking at expanding new horizons and this is the first step towards the long relation with the Government of Bermuda. We look forward to having students from Bermuda coming and experiencing the varied culture and techniques of filmmaking in India, thereby opening the minds of the young generation", said Mr. Ravi Gupta, Executive Director, Mukta Arts Ltd.
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