Last week we read Maharashtra Government has given the guidelines for the shootings to continue. Although, the shooting of films, television serials and digital series will be allowed only in non-containment zones in Maharashtra. In the latest phase of the lockdown, according to Government Resolution (GR)as per an order issued by the state government on Sunday the Cultural Affairs Ministry said that producers will have to conduct pre-production and post-production works by following the guidelines laid down by the government of Maharashtra.
“Violation of the rules will lead to stopping of the work,” it said.
For resuming the shooting the Producers will have to apply to the managing director of the Maharashtra Film, Theatre, Cultural Development Corporation, the Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in Goregaon, Mumbai, and to district collectors outside Mumbai.
The orders also stated that social distancing norms will have to be followed strictly focusing on personal hygiene.
“Crowd cannot be allowed to be gathered while shooting is on. Norms have to be adhered to while using the air conditioning system (onsets). Precautions need to be taken while transporting shooting equipment, artists and technicians,” the GR said.
Earlier, the state government extended the lockdown in containment zones till June 30 and announced the easing of restrictions and phase-wise resumption of activities in non-containment regions under the ‘Mission Begin Again’.
