Govt Promulgates Odisha State Film Policy 2019

To encourage filmmakers to shoot in Odisha, a subsidy up to Rs 2.5 crore will be provided to English/ Hindi/ International/ other language films that promote Odisha, its culture, heritage, tourist destinations etc., and to Odia films which convey aesthetic excellence, high technical standards and social relevance.  Up to two additional eligible films by the same filmmakers will be provided with a subsidy up to Rs 4 crore.
The state government will provide an assistance of Rs 10 crore to the first three big-budget Hindi or international language films having a minimum budget of Rs 50 crore, which promotes Odisha, its culture, heritage, tourist destinations, etc. Besides, the policy also provides concession to filmmakers on their stay during the shooting in Odisha.

The policy aims to develop Kalinga Studio with world-class infrastructure, focus on the development of film cities, cinema halls and multiplexes through appropriate incentives. These include capital investment subsidy, interest stamp duty exemption, reimbursement of land conversion charges, reimbursement of SGST, an exemption in electricity duty, environmental protection infrastructure subsidy and support for upgradation of screening infrastructure. 

The first film city project in Odisha will be eligible for a capital investment subsidy up to Rs 30 crore.  Land for film city, cinema halls and multiplexes will be allotted at concessional rates as per the provision of Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2015 or as per the guidelines to be fixed by the state government from time to time. These measures are expected to contribute significantly towards building a conducive ecosystem for the sector.