‘Our focus is to build a filmmaker friendly ecosystem by reducing red tape,’ says Prashant Sajanikar | Pune News
Written by Vaishnavi Gujar The Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation has identified 150 shooting locations across the state where filming can be carried out free of cost. “To support and strengthen the state’s film ecosystem and encourage Marathi films and television series, the government is providing a 50 per cent rental concession. A single-window permission system has been introduced for new filmmakers to reduce red tape,” said Prashant Sajanikar, Joint Managing Director of the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation (Film City). Sajanikar was speaking at a session titled ‘Film Ecosystem’ on the third day of the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) on Saturday. The session was moderated by film director and film grant committee member Dr Santosh Pathare. PIFF Director and veteran filmmaker Jabbar Patel and several filmmakers were also present. Sajanikar added that work is underway to develop new film cities in Nagpur and Nashik. “Grants for Marathi feature films have been increased, benefiting the growth of rural cinema. Films selected at international festivals will receive double grants,” he said. …








