In a unique move to promote Mumbai as a hub for film and OTT shoots, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has shortlisted various civic-owned properties as official filming locations. Backed by municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, the initiative aims to simplify filming approvals and enhance Mumbai’s appeal as a go-to location for filmmakers and digital content creators.
"The BMC is committed to providing world-class facilities to the entertainment industry in Mumbai, which is a key pillar of the economy. To facilitate seamless filming across various locations in the city with pre-approved permissions, BMC is undertaking special initiatives. Several filming locations have already been identified and more will be added in the near future", stated BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani.
A special symposium on the theme ‘Stakeholder Consultation – Mumbai’s Film Industry’ was organised by BMC’s Business Development Department and Mumbai–UNESCO Creative City of Films.
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The symposium also featured a panel discussion on "The Role of Cinema in Mumbai’s Economic Development." Key participants in the discussion included Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr. Amit Saini, Joint Managing Director (Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari) Prashant Sajnikarr, Vice President (Whistling Woods International) Chaitanya Chinchlikar, CEO (Producers Guild of India) Nitin Ahuja, Senior Director (Motion Pictures Association) Mrs. Lohita Sujith and Actor-Director Shivraj Waichal, who shared their perspectives on the subject.
As per the report by Hindustan Times, the initial list of shortlisted locations includes Textile Museum in Byculla, newly opened viewing decks at Girgaum Chowpatty and Chaitya Bhoomi in Dadar, the recently inaugurated Malabar Hill walkway, Shilpagram Garden in Jogeshwari, and the Gilder Tank municipal school in Grant Road. The Wadala Theatre is also set to be included.
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