Madhya Pradesh has become the first Indian state to allow movie shoots post the unlock. The state is taking all the necessary safety measures for film shoots.
The government released a set of Standard Operating Guiding Principles to restart the film shooting in the state that has to be followed at all the places where shootings will take place.
A dedicated online film web portal will be created to provide a single -point interface and time-bound clearance mechanism for filmmakers intending to shoot in Madhya Pradesh. All the applications will be received through online mode by the Film Facilitation Cell and action shall be taken in coordination with the concerned department for permission. The web portal will also act as a platform for information dissemination related to film tourism policy and shall also act as a forum for the dissemination and the rules, regulations, also provide information on grants and other utility services.
Madhya Pradesh also has predominantly a Hindi speaking state, making it more viable and manageable for Bollywood pictures. The peaceful law and orders are another supporting factor. The availability of production facilities, Line Producers, Artists, Local Crew etc, makes it much more economical to shoot here.
Till now more than 200 projects including feature films, TV Serial/Series, TVCs & Reality shows have been shot in Madhya Pradesh, of which few names are Stree, Sui-Dhaga, Kalank, Manikarnika, Luka Chhupi, Padman, Toilet ek Prem Katha, Bajirao Mastani, Paan Singh Tomar, Lion, C, Aarakshan, Raajneeti.
Currently, few renowned actors like Anupam Kher and Bhumi Pednekar have completed the shooting in Madhya Pradesh for their movies. And few shootings with actors like Vidya Balan also took place in the state.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism department is liable to coordinate with the different concerned departments for shoot permission on behalf of Filmmakers. To simplify the shoot permission and making Madhya Pradesh a shooting friendly state, Film Tourism Policy is being developed. The vision of this Policy is to make Madhya Pradesh a major Film making hub & generate a number of employment opportunities in the state.
MP tourism offer the following for film shoots:
• Dedicated Film Facilitation cell shall work as a nodal agency to ease out the shooting permissions through single window clearance system.
• Authentic shooting locations
• Film Friendly Authorities and strong Government support
• Easy Permissions
• Modern Infrastructure and omnipresent hotels
• Favourable law and order condition
• Cost-effective infrastructure, crew, local talent and other skillful workforce
• Hindi speaking people, food/cuisine flexibility and ideal climate