Pakhangba Dubbing and Distribution Corporation (PDDC) was launched in Imphal on Monday in an effort to increase the reach and market for Manipuri films. PDDC will undertake dubbing of Manipuri films into other regional languages of India and foreign languages, Lok Sabha MP from Manipur, Lorho S Pfoze said while launching the corporation.
PDDC was launched under the aegis of Film Forum Manipur (FFM) and Cloud Entertainment Network Pvt Ltd, as a part of the 18th Film Forum foundation day celebration held at the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) auditorium on Monday,
Pointing out the declining state of the Manipur film industry, PDDC CEO Joychand Moirangthem said, "The primary goal of the PDDC is to increase the market for Manipuri films by dubbing them in other regional languages of India and international languages and provide opportunities for dubbed movies to earn more as an alternative source of income from their film," Joychand said.
For filmmakers looking to increase their market, dubbing is a fantastic opportunity as it boosts the number of audiences in the market. By drawing in more viewers from domestic and international markets, dubbing Manipuri films can increase their demand, he said.
The primary focus of PDDC will be on dubbing tribal languages into Manipuri, other regional languages of India and into foreign languages.
The programme was attended by Sanju Bachaspatimayum, secretary, Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Mayanglambam Khelendro, adviser, Pakhangba Dubbing and Distribution Corporation, and Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma, chairman, Film Forum Manipur.
