Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Delhi Plans Film Hub, Announces New Policy and Festival
The Delhi government wants to make Delhi a big place for making movies.
They are creating a special plan to attract movie shoots from all over the world.
They will make it easier for filmmakers to get permission to shoot in Delhi.
The government has set aside money to help make this happen, and they're planning an international film festival.
The goal is to provide more opportunities for film industry professionals in Delhi so they do not have to move to Mumbai for work.
Delhi is developing a film policy to become an international shooting destination.
A single-window system will be used for film shoot applications.
The government allocated Rs 3 crore to promote film production.
An International Film Festival will be launched with a Rs 30 crore budget.
The initiative aims to keep local talent in Delhi and boost tourism.
- Who
- Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the Delhi government.
- What
- Delhi is developing a film policy to establish itself as an international shooting destination.
- When
- Announced at the CIFF closing ceremony.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- To develop the film industry in Delhi and provide related facilities.
Mumbai
Delhi
Film Industry Center
Mumbai
Mumbai is currently the center of the film industry and provides most of the opportunities.
Delhi
Delhi is working towards providing more opportunities to the film industry.
- Initiative
- Transforming Delhi into a film hub
- Policy
- New film policy in development
- Single-window system
- For film shoot applications
- Film Production Budget
- Rs 3 crore
- International Film Festival Budget
- Rs 30 crore
- Festival Goal
- Showcasing Delhi's culture and diversity
Sources
Policy in works to transform Delhi into film hub, announces CM Gupta at CIFF 2025
Lights, Camera, Policy: Delhi To Get New Filming Plan To Attract Global Eye
‘Why should people learn acting in Delhi, be forced to work in Mumbai?’: Delhi CM says film policy in works
