Cinema of Mauritius
However, there have been recent efforts to encourage international filmmakers to shoot on the island and establish an indigenous film industry.[4] However, for a long time the MFDC lacked the organizational stability to provide consistent support for local filmmakers.[2] In 2007, the Île Courts International Short Film Festival was established, run by the non-profit organization Porteurs d'Images.[4][7][8] In October 2017, the Government initiated a Mauritius Cinema Week, and a second edition of the event was held in 2018.[14] The Star Cinema within the Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius in Moka contains six screens, with a total seating capacity of 1,200.