Key Takeaways
- Punjab’s Film City to launch on December 15, 2026.
- Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approves 35% rebate for Punjabi films.
- Film City includes film and music school, museum, and state-of-the-art studios.
Punjab is set to launch Pakistan’s first modern Film City on December 15, 2026, under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The project, aimed at reviving the province’s cinematic heritage, is expected to establish Punjab as a hub for film, drama, culture, and tourism.
The Film City will feature a film and music school, a film museum, a film trading house, a post-production facility, a studio complex, and Pakistan’s largest convention centre. These facilities are designed to support the local film industry and attract investment.
To support filmmakers, a rebate policy has been approved, offering a 35% reduction for Punjabi films and 20% for Urdu films. The policy is expected to provide financial support and encourage quality film production.
The Film City Authority’s budget of over Rs589 million for the financial year 2026-27 has been referred to the financing committee for review. The authority will recruit 26 employees in the first phase against 53 sanctioned posts.
The Film City will also introduce an online one-window facility to help filmmakers identify suitable shooting locations. Measures for the restoration of old cinemas, installation of solar systems, and provision of affordable entertainment facilities to the public have been approved.
A training programme has been approved to enhance the skills of young filmmakers, with international experts providing training in modern filmmaking techniques. The programme aims to create employment opportunities and provide quality and affordable entertainment.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif wants Punjab to become a global-standard screen tourism destination within five years. She emphasized the importance of showcasing Punjab’s unique and valuable culture and heritage through the camera lens.
The Film City is expected to provide a complete ecosystem for reviving the film industry, attracting investment, and creating employment opportunities. The project is a significant step towards establishing Punjab as a leading centre for film and culture in Pakistan.
Film City is a complete ecosystem for reviving the film industry, attracting investment, creating employment opportunities and providing quality and affordable entertainment to the public.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Senior Provincial Minister
