The application will be sent to the respective State Nodal officer/s, whose details will also be sent to you. The State Nodal officer/s will get in touch with you regarding processing of application and payment of fees depending on your location. In case there is no response from the State/s, you may contact the ICH office for follow up.

The application form will ask for the following information/documents.

• Synopsis
• Details of shooting locations in India and the period of shooting
• Location wise cast /crew details and equipment list, if any
• Location wise additional shooting requirements, such as use of animals, arms and ammunition, crowd, set structure, Unit vehicles, SFX etc., if any

1. Detailed script and synopsis in case of a Feature Film, TV/Web show and series and detailed concept in case of TV/Web Reality shows and series.
2. Passport details of the crew in tabular format along with copy of the passport
3. Details of shooting locations in India and the period of shooting
4. A list of equipment to be temporarily imported for filming in India.
5. No Objection Letter - In case any living personality is portrayed in the film as a Character, we suggest that you share the script with that personality or his/her legal heirs, before applying for permission, and obtain a 'No Objection Letter'. This letter will expedite the clearance of your application, and also guard against the possibility of any defamation or libel suits.
6. Co-Production - If you propose to shoot your film as an international co-production under the official treaty, a copy of the agreement between the foreign producer/production company and the Indian producer/production company indicating the role of each party, financial commitments, responsibilities and liabilities etc., in accordance with the respective co-production agreement, must be uploaded.