Sri Lanka is being promoted as the best destination for film shooting given the geographical proximity, exotic and diverse locations in a small island and the lower production cost.
Several leading film production houses representing Bollywood and South Indian film industry have expressed willingness to shoot some of their films soon after the country’s current crisis is resolved, tourism ministry sources said.
Even amidst the country’s current difficult situation Israeli film production house ‘United Channel Movies”(UCM)has decided to shoot their latest feature film ” Arugam Bay” in the Eastern region of Sri Lanka. Filming to be started from 3rd May to 22nd May 2022 in Sri Lanka .
The film crew along with actors and actresses have arrived in the country and the main filming will be taking place in Arugam Bay, Colombo, as well as in Tel Aviv- Israel.This film is expected to be screened in Israel and over 50 countries across Europe.
The story of the film is about a young Israeli group traveling to Sri Lanka for surfing and life experiences they have on the island. Also, the film talks about the warm hospitality of Sri Lankan and the genuine love and care offered to foreigners in general.
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has warmly welcomed Israeli film production house ‘United Channel Movies”(UCM) to Sri Lanka to shoot their latest feature film ” Arugam Bay” in the Eastern region of Sri Lanka. Filming to be started from 3rd May to 22nd May 2022.
The main filming will be taking place in Arugam Bay, Colombo, as well as in Tel Aviv- Israel. This film is expected to be screened in Israel and over 50 countries across Europe.
While creating a greater promotion for the destination of Sri Lanka as well as Eastern Province (as an unforgettable beach destination with many adventure and leisure activities) this filming project expects to generate foreign revenue for the country’s economy.
Sri Lankan-based International Film Production Company Frames TV & Film Productions’ will be joining-hand with UCM Productions, Israel Film Commission, and Sri Lanka Tourism to produce this film in Sri Lanka
