Film Producers and production companies from across the world are welcome to shoot their Feature Films, TV/Web shows and series & Reality TV/Web shows and series in India - a country with locations of untold beauty.
Film Facilitation Office (FFO) set up by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, acts as a single window clearance and facilitation point for producers and production companies with a view to assist them in getting requisite filming permissions. The FFO also disseminates information on shooting locations and the facilities available with the Indian film Industry for production/post production and works closely with State Governments in assisting them to set up similar facilities. The FFO is housed in and operated by National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), a central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B). Filmmakers desirous of shooting their Feature Films, TV/Web shows and series & Reality TV/Web shows and series in India, may apply online at the FFO website, www.ffo.gov.in.
The Foreign filmmaker must seek permission from Ministry of I&B, to be able to apply for Film Visa. Thereafter, specific location permissions may be applied for at the portal. Below are the steps to apply for permission from Ministry of I&B.
Detailed script and synopsis in case of a Feature Film, TV/Web show and series and detailed concept in case of TV/Web Reality shows and series.
Passport details of the crew in tabular format along with copy of the passport
Details of shooting locations in India and the period of shooting
A list of equipment to be temporarily imported for filming in India.
No Objection Letter - In case any living personality is portrayed in the film as a Character, we suggest that you share the script with that personality or his/her legal heirs, before applying for permission, and obtain a 'No Objection Letter'. This letter will expedite the clearance of your application, and also guard against the possibility of any defamation or libel suits.
Co-Production - If you propose to shoot your film as an international co-production under the official treaty, a copy of the agreement between the foreign producer/production company and the Indian producer/production company indicating the role of each party, financial commitments, responsibilities and liabilities etc., in accordance with the respective co-production agreement, must be uploaded.
B. STEPS TO FILLING AN ONLINE APPLICATION (International filmmakers seeking State level and local permissions)
Below are the steps to apply for permission on the FFO portal.
Synopsis
Details of shooting locations in India and the period of shooting
Location wise cast /crew details and equipment list, if any
Location wise additional shooting requirements, such as use of animals, arms and ammunition, crowd, set structure, Unit vehicles, SFX etc., if any
The FFO can be contacted at:
Film Facilitation Office
National Film Development Corporation
4th Floor, Soochana Bhavan
Phase -1, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
+ 91 11 - 2436 7338
ffo@nfdcindia.com
For submitting online application, Click Here.