Netflix has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India by launching a new storytelling initiative aimed at nurturing creative talent. The announcement came during Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos' meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as Netflix India celebrated a decade of operations in the country.
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Key Highlights
Netflix India completes 10 years in the country.
Ted Sarandos meets PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Netflix launches India Storytelling Initiative.
Initiative to support young creators through IICT and NFDC partnerships.
PM Modi highlights India's potential as a global content creation hub.
During the meeting, the two discussed India's rapidly growing media and entertainment industry and the country's potential to become a global hub for content creation.
To mark its 10-year journey in India, Netflix unveiled the Netflix India Storytelling Initiative, which aims to nurture the next generation of filmmakers, writers and creative professionals through skill development and educational partnerships.
According to Netflix India, the initiative will work in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) to strengthen India's creative ecosystem and provide learning opportunities for emerging talent.
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Why This Matters
India's media and entertainment sector is expanding rapidly, attracting global investment. The new initiative is expected to strengthen creative skills, encourage original storytelling and create more opportunities for Indian filmmakers and digital creators.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's rich storytelling tradition and vast pool of creative talent, saying these strengths can help position the country as a global leader in content creation.
Ted Sarandos reaffirmed Netflix's commitment to investing in Indian stories and creators, emphasizing the country's growing importance in the global entertainment industry.
