Film Production In India

Dharma Productions-Adar Poonawalla deal gives quest for scale a chance

Biz of making films and shows needs more such tie-ups if it is to scale up

At IFFI, Centre enhances incentives for foreign film production in India

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on Monday announced enhancing incentive for production of foreign movies in the country, hiking the limit for reimbursement of expenses incurred in the country as he inaugurated the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The move was aimed at attracting medium and big budget international film projects to India, he said while addressing a star-studded gathering after opening the 54th edition of IFFI at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium near here. The paradigm shift in incentivizing film production serves as a testimony to India's commitment and support for artistic expression and reinforces its position as a preferred destination for cinematic endeavours, Thakur said. The minister said last year at the Cannes Film Festival, the central government introduced an incentive scheme for production of foreign films in India, offering reimbursement of up to 30 per cent of their expenses incurred in the .

Rajamouli announces biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, 'Made in India' teaser

Popular filmmaker SS Rajamouli has revealed plans for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, titled 'Made In India.' This historical movie will be directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Nitin Kakkar

Film studios uploading older titles on YouTube to maximise reach, revenue

Movies like Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Ready are available to watch for free on the T-Series YouTube channel, just as Jhonny Gaddaar can be watched on Reliance Entertainment's channel

Centre planning more filming incentives for global production: IB secretary

India is mulling increasing the incentives offered to international production houses for filming in the country and also grant one-off perks for big-ticket films. Last year, the government unveiled an Incentive Scheme for Audio Visual Co-production where the Indian co-producer can claim a cash reimbursement of up to 30 per cent on qualifying expenditure in India, subject to a maximum of Rs 2 crore. Information and Broadcasting Secretary Apurva Chandra on Tuesday said the government is considering increasing the quantum of incentives as it realised that other countries are offering more attractive perks for filming. "We will reveal the quantum of increase shortly, the proposal is under consultation within the government," Chandra said at the 4th Global AVGC and Immersive Media Summit here. He said the government received six-seven applications from producers to film in the country under the incentive schemes but expressed displeasure that the initiative was not known to those in th

Rajya Sabha passes bill with stringent provisions to curb film piracy

Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill which has provisions for up to three-year jail term and a fine of up to five per cent of the production cost of a film for persons making pirated copies of movies. The bill also has provisions to introduce three age-based certifications under the 'UA' category, namely 'UA 7+', 'UA 13+' and 'UA 16+', and to empower the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to sanction a film with a separate certificate for its exhibition on television or other media. "The film industry is facing a loss of Rs 20,000 crore annually because of piracy," Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said, responding to a brief debate on the bill in Rajya Sabha. The opposition staged a walkout over its demand for a discussion on the situation in ethnic strife-torn Manipur when the bill was taken up for discussion. Thakur said, "The bill has been brought to stop the loss of Rs 20,000 crore which occurs due to piracy. The ...

OTTs and film festivals are breathing new life into documentaries

Filmmakers guardedly optimistic and cautiously happy, say getting a theatrical release remains a challenge

Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2021 approved; strict penality on film piracy

These were introduction of age-based categories for film certification and penal provisions imposed for film piracy

This film production & distribution company stock has zoomed 108% in 8 days

On Tuesday, shares of Tips Films were locked in 10 per cent upper circuit at Rs 630 and has zoomed 108 per cent from level of Rs 303.2, which it had touched on October 13.

Govt approves Delhi Film Policy 2022 to promote city for film shooting

The new film policy will be inclusive in nature focussing on the development of the tourism sector, growth of the economy and job creation: Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia

Reliance Entertainment partners with Ribhu Dasgupta to form Film Hangar

Reliance Entertainment, with Film Hangar, has invested in creative leadership and put content-driven cinema right at the forefront

Adityanath govt to create single window portal for film makers in UP

Necessary permissions and no objection certificates for film shooting can be obtained through this portal

Bollywood welcomes govt's SOPs for film shoots amid Covid-19 pandemic

Govt's SOPs include measures such as social distancing and mandatory use of face cover or masks for cast and crew, except for actors in front of the camera

Lights, camera, action? Not before working on guidelines, say filmmakers

T Series head Bhushan Kumar said they will resume work only when they are sure about the security of the cast and crew

Karan Johar to Rohit Shetty, big film producers say no to OTT release

Sources say the top four multiplex chains in the country - PVR, Inox, Cinepolis, and Carnival - are asking big producers to wait rather than rush to release their films on OTT platforms.

Nabbing the pirates: These digital tools are helping fight piracy in India

MarkScan estimates that by just spending a few lakhs of rupees on the protection exercise, producers can earn additional revenues of between Rs 15.03 crore and Rs 30.06 crore per movie in five months

Cracking media's monetisation problem

Kwan, Ormax, Dream Theatre or SureWaves among other emerging firms are helping build a robust ecosystem for India's media and entertainment industry