UP Film Policy 2023: Complete Guide
What Is the Policy?
The Uttar Pradesh Film Policy, 2023 supersedes the UP Film Policy 2018 and covers feature films, web series, documentaries, and shows shot substantially in Uttar Pradesh, plus film city, studio, and post-production infrastructure. It is administered by the Information & Public Relations Department through UP Film Bandhu, which is also the single-window for shooting permissions.
Key Incentives
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Production grant/subsidy | A percentage of production cost, with an absolute cap |
| Enhanced grant | Higher rate where a defined proportion of the film is shot in UP, UP artists/technicians are employed, or the film is in a regional language or on a UP theme |
| Tourism/culture bonus | Additional support for films promoting UP tourism or culture |
| Regional-language bonus | Enhanced support for Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Braj, and Bundeli-language cinema |
| Infrastructure support | For film studios, post-production facilities, and the International Film City project |
Where Is the International Film City?
In Sector 21, Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area, Gautam Buddh Nagar โ making this policy directly relevant to producers and infrastructure investors in that district.
Who Is This For?
- Producers of feature films, web series, documentaries, and shows shot substantially in UP
- Film studio, post-production facility, and film city infrastructure developers
- Regional-language (Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Braj, Bundeli) film productions
How to Apply
- Register with UP Film Bandhu
- Obtain shooting permissions through the single-window
- Complete the shoot while maintaining documented UP-shooting days and personnel records
- Apply for the grant with a certified cost statement
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a film need to be shot entirely in UP to qualify?
No โ but a defined proportion of shooting days in UP triggers the enhanced grant rate, on top of the base production grant. The exact proportion required isn't stated in the public FAQ source; confirm it against the notified policy.
What's the single biggest reason film grant applications get rejected?
Failure to document the required proportion of UP-shot days and UP personnel employment โ a daily call sheet record kept from the first day of the shoot is the practical fix.
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Official portal: niveshmitra.up.gov.in Administered by: Information & Public Relations Dept. / UP Film Bandhu Last reviewed: Aug 2026
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