MAHARASHTRA FILM CELL
(A Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Initiative)
Maharashtra Film Cell
Maharashtra Film Cell (MFC)is a step towards streamlining the filming permission process in the state of Maharashtra. Film cell focuses on integrating the process followed by multiple state and central government departments and offer a single portal for film shooting permission. Maharashtra Film Cell is a robust online system catering to individuals and production houses to obtain filming permission across the state.
Maharashtra Film Cell has been developed as per the GR no. गोचिन २०१६/ प्र.क्र. १८९/सां.का. १ issued on 22 May 2018 and aims to facilitate the film shooting permissions in the state. Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation (MFSCDC) is the designated nodal agency to oversee the functioning of the cell as per the GR.
Film shooting permissions will cover feature film, commercials, TV serials, travelogues, web series, documentaries, short films, music album, corporate films, etc. to be shot in locations, area and facilities owned by State government departments.
The objective is to provide single interface for the producers streamline the current process and provide film shooting permissions in 7 working days to the applicants.