Montura VFX sets up post production facility at Kozhikode Cyberpark
The Kozhikode-based Cyberpark. (Source: Express photo)
Pune-based MonturaVFX, which has associated with Hollywood blockbusters like Harry Potter series, Spiderman and Transformers has just opened its production unit at Kerala government’s Kozhikode-based Cyberpark.
“The entertainment industry is going to be a major employment generator in the coming years and we want to leverage the opportunities in this booming sector. The opening of the production unit of Montura is just a beginning and we will be able to bring in more such firms to the park by next year,” said Cyberpark CEO Ajith Kumar R.
Montura VFX Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nirshid P P. said, “This is our second production unit in India and first in Kerala. We will be setting up a state-of-the-art unit to provide an international working culture for the qualified young crowd in Kerala.”
He said that the company would scale up its operations at the park in the first year, and aim at doubling the intake to provide more employment to the youth in Kerala. “There is a growing demand for visual effects professionals across the globe, with the film industry opting for more experimentation. Kerala is a perfect destination for us considering the huge talent pool. We will be focusing on this aspect and create a world-class professional group in Kerala,” he added.
The Cyberpark’s IT building is expected to become operational next year.
Source:: Indian Express