Whatever your script, the location is ready... Gujarat

Shri Narendra ModiHon’ble Prime Minister, India

Shri Vijaybhai RupaniHon’ble Chief Minister, Gujarat

Shri Nitinbhai PatelHon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Gujarat

Gujarat is a dream destination

for filmmakers. Diverse locations, ready infrastructure,

smooth clearances and cost-effectiveness

make film making in Gujarat a rewarding experience.

Shri Ganpatsinh VasavaHon’ble Minister of Tourism,Tribal Development, Forest, Gujarat

Shri Kamleshbhai PatelHon’ble Chairman,

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited

A Treasure Trove for Filmmakers Gujarat :

Crowned with ‘The Most Film-Friendly State’ in the 2015 National Films Awards, Gujarat

is a truly friendly State for filmmakers and Cinematic Tourism. As in the other sectors of

the State, the movie and the entertainment industry can benefit from the fabled ease of

doing business in Gujarat. Blessed with diverse choices of great locations including

spectacular geographical, archeological and royal sites, Gujarat indeed is a treasure

trove for the filmmakers of every hue and an ideal destination for Cinematic Tourism.

The efficient facilitation for shooting and producing films in the State is an irresistible

attraction. Gujarat’s single-window clearance facility, presence of a dedicated web

por tal, international promotions, database of product facilities and hotels and

emergency services considerably streamline the otherwise cumbersome process of

film making. It’s worth mentioning that Toran, the TCGL-owned hotels even give

substantial rebates for film crew accommodation. Add to that, the proactive and

friendly approach of the State Government as well as the warmth of people of Gujarat

and the filmmakers have got a perfect shot in Gujarat!

GREAT RANN OF KUTCH

KHAMBHALIDA BUDDHIST CAVES

BHUJIO KOTHO

GREAT INDIAN BUSTARD SANCTUARY

MADHAVPUR BEACH

KHIJADIYA BIRD SANCTUARY

KABA GANDHINO DELO

MAHABAT MAQBARA PALACE

JUNAGADH

CHOTILA HILL

LAKHPAT FORT

GUJARATTHE LEGEND AT A GLANCE

RANI KI VAV

STATUE OF UNITY

KHAMBHALIDA BUDDHIST CAVES

UBHRAT BEACH

DUMASBEACH

JAMA MASJID

PAVAGADH HILL

DANDI KUTIR MUSEUM

SARKESHWAR BEACH

MAHUVA BEACH

Moviemaking Made Easy in GujaratThe one-day Seminar aims to explore the many benefits associated with

making films in the flourishing locales of Gujarat suitable to film makers both

from within and outside the country. According to some estimates, more

than 100 Non-Gujarati feature films were shot in Gujarat during the last three

years which includes movies in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bhojpuri and Bengali.

The Seminar will benefit from the presence of film producers, industry

experts, stakeholders and Government officials for brainstorming on

financial incentives, production facilities and services availability,

capitalizing on the available benefits and exposure to the recent film

productions in the State. The deliberations and discussions in the Seminar

will elaborate on various aspects of the single-window clearance offered by

the Gujarat Government for shooting locations and other film-friendly

facilities available in the State.

The Gujarat Government has by resolution, ensured prompt and adequate facilities to producers who want to shoot

films, TV serials, documentaries, advertisements and feature films in Gujarat. These special privileges give

producers an additional advantage for shooting in the unexplored as well as famed locations in the State.

Incentives for Producers and Filmmakers

Quick Clearances

Shooting approval is swiftly given by respective authorities.

If decision on shooting application is not taken in seven days,

permission will be deemed to have been granted.

50% Off on Accommodation

Film producers and their crew will have priority booking

privilege and fifty percent rebate over the prevailing rates of

rooms at Government owned Toran Hotels across Gujarat.

Adequate Security

Free police bandobast is offered at open areas and public

places.

Local security clearances from Police Commissioner/District

Police granted within seven days. Permission will be deemed is

to have been granted if decision remains pending after seven

days.

Assistance from TCGL Film Shooting Cell

TCGL at Gandhinagar and Mumbai will coordinate, film cells

facilitate and also carry out marketing activities for film

shootings in Gujarat.

Consultant for Hire

Producers can avail services of a Consultant from the Film Cell

to act as their liaison during shootings.

Quality-Linked Incentives Policy for

Gujarati Films - 2016

A phenomenal policy change of the State government

now brings good tidings to filmmakers in Gujarati

language. Assistance up to Rs. 50 lakh, and

incentives up to Rs. 5 crore for securing awards

are now up for grabs for Gujarati films. With these

mega incentives, ‘Dhollywood’ can now feel

Ten Times Raise on Subsidy for Gujarati Films

Gujarati Films will be provided assistance of four types:

ü Direct assistance through Financial Help

ü Direct assistance through Exemption from Entertainment Tax

ü Direct assistance through Cash Awards

ü Other Indirect Assistance

Major Incentives:

Policy Highlights:

• Up to Rs. 50 lakh assistance to Gujarati films

• Based on a point system of grading, Gujarati films will be divided into

four categories such as A, B, C and D to allocate assistance amount

• Categories will be allocated by a 10-member film screening committee

• From Rs. 2 crores to Rs. 5 crores will be granted to Gujarati films that

win prominent awards

• Incentives on offer for winning Oscar and other shortlisted prominent

international film festivals

• 100% tax waiver

• Films will need to be captured in 35 mm, 2k resolution with 5.1 digital

surround sound

• Minimum running time is 100 minutes

• Dubbed, copied, mixed, blow up films will not qualify

• Films that violate copyright will not qualify for assistance

• Films with CBFC ‘A’ certificate will not qualify for assistance

Highlights & Key Takeaways:

Plenary III

Panel Discussion on Exploring

Avenues in Entertainment

Sector

1630 - 1800 hrs

Ÿ Brain Storming Session

Ÿ Q & A

Ÿ Wrap-up

Inaugural Function Special Plenary

Plenary I

Gujarat : The Destination for

Cinematic Tourism

1200 - 1330 hrs

Ÿ Advantage Gujarat - Single

Window Clearances &

Policy Initiatives

Ÿ Gujarati Films - Emerging

Trends

Ÿ Exotic Locales of Gujarat

Ÿ Experience Sharing

Ÿ Success Story

Networking Lunch 1330 - 1430 hrs

Plenary II

Opportunities in Film-making

1430 - 1600 hrs

Ÿ Ingredients of Modern Film-

making

Ÿ Film Infrastructure :

Need of the Hour

Ÿ Financing & Insurance for

Start-ups

Networking Break 1600 - 1630 hrs

Ÿ Dignitaries & Government Officials

Ÿ Film Producers / Directors / Cinematographers / Film Personalities

Ÿ Film Script Writers

Ÿ Gujarati Film Fraternity

Ÿ Film Training Institutes

Ÿ Film Technology Providers

Ÿ Infrastructure Companies

Ÿ Entrepreneurs - Film Making

Ÿ Academia

Ÿ Electronic, Print and Digital Media

Participants’ Profile

For further details, please contact :Pankaj Tibak

Deputy Director

Confederation of Indian Industry

Western Region - Gujarat State Office

Tel(D): (079)40279940|40279900-10

Email: pankaj.tibak@cii.in

Khyati Nayak

PRO, Manager Film Cell & Skill Development

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited

Tel: (079) 23977200|23977264

Email: pro@gujarattourism.com