Under this scheme, grants and subsidies are provided to filmmakers and producers to cover expenses incurred during film production. Additional incentives are available for children...
During film shooting in Uttarakhand, 50% of the expenditure incurred in the State or up to ₹2 Crore, whichever is less, may be granted.
For children’s films, an additional grant of 10% will be given in addition to the sanctioned amount of subsidy.
The maximum sanctioned amount of the grant will be accessed based on the quality and technical aspects of the film.
> **Note:**
Grant amount depends on technical quality and creative merit of the film.
In order to qualify for the grant - 90% of total expenses of film must be paid through bank, cheque, online medium, internet banking, UPI, digital mediums, etc.
Cash transactions are strongly discouraged. It will only be permitted in unavoidable circumstances on the Chartered Accountant's certification. Provided that, in any case the total cash expenditure shall not be allowed more than 10% of the total expenditure.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a film producer or their duly authorized representative (individual/institution).
The applicant must ensure 75% of the shooting takes place within Uttarakhand.
The film must dedicate 75% of its total screen time to footage shot in Uttarakhand.
The film must be shot in minimum 4K resolution, with Dolby Digital or higher sound quality.
The applicant must obtain a shooting permission letter issued by the Film Development Council.
The film must have been shown on at least 5 cinema screens (excluding OTT broadcasts).
Films released on OTT platforms must provide a copy of the executed agreement with the OTT provider.
lt is required that every filming location within the State where the film was shot be included in the credits roll.
For grant eligibility, only film production expenses incurred within the State are eligible.
> **Notes:**
Certificate from Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board) is required.
How to Apply
**Offline**
***Application Process:***
**Step 1:** After obtaining the film censor certificate and the release/exhibition of the film, the filmmaker can apply for a grant.
**Step 2:** The producer/filmmaker can contact the Film Development Council, Information & Public Relations Department, Dehradun.
**Step 3:** The filmmaker must submit all related expenses, agreements, scripts, and other relevant documents to the Film Development Council, Information & Public Relations Department, Dehradun.
***Post-Application Process:***
**Step 1:** A technical and financial committee, constituted for grant approval, reviews the proposals.
**Step 2:** After examining the film and related documents, the committee decides on the eligibility for the grant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Grant to Films - Regional Dialects of Uttarakhand / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a film producer or their duly authorized representative (individual/institution).
1. The applicant must ensure 75% of the shooting takes place within Uttarakhand.
1. The film must dedicate 75% of its total screen time to footage shot in Uttarakhand.
1. The film m...
What are the benefits of Grant to Films - Regional Dialects of Uttarakhand?
1. During film shooting in Uttarakhand, 50% of the expenditure incurred in the State or up to ₹2 Crore, whichever is less, may be granted.
1. For children’s films, an additional grant of 10% will be given in addition to the sanctioned amount of subsidy.
1. The maximum sanctioned amou...
How to apply online for Grant to Films - Regional Dialects of Uttarakhand?
**Offline**
***Application Process:***
**Step 1:** After obtaining the film censor certificate and the release/exhibition of the film, the filmmaker can apply for a grant.
**Step 2:** The producer/filmmaker can contact the Film Development Council, Information & Public Relatio...