Film Industry, Arts and Music

Introducing an internationally-recognised arts school faculty in the Maldives, to include fashion designing, culinary arts, animation and visual effects, acting and drama, fine arts, illustration, game designing, architecture, motion picture and television production and music recording.

Launching the first-ever fully-equipped arts village (production house) in the country, to exhibit, inspire, create and showcase Maldivian art and culture, through the talents of youthful creativity and inspiration.

Developing fully-equipped and soundproofed jamming and recording studios for young musicians and sound engineers.

Strengthening copyright legislation in the Maldives to safeguard intellectual property rights of creative individuals.

Enhancing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) education to spark young imagination and promote creativity to bring young minds in sync with global learning trends.

Opening a modern movie theatre in Hulhumale' Phase II.

Opening movie theatres in every city and major population centres.

Facilitating easy-access bank loans for the film industry, including small and medium enterprise loans for producers.

Removing arts from under the heritage umbrella and giving the sector added focus and impetus.

Providing abundant training and advancement opportunities for local costume designers and tailors, and facilitating marketing and promotion of their skills both locally and overseas.

Recognising the film industry as a focus sector for development and assigning due priority to the sector's advancement.

Ensuring synergy between visiting film and documentary makers and the local film industry, to facilitate collaboration and opportunities for local film industry functionaries for exposure, growth and marketing on an international scale.

Increasing the number of entertainment, sports and knowledge television channels, to increase airtime opportunities for Dhivehi drama series' and other local productions to reach the general public.