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In order to shoot in India you need Permission from the Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting, for Feature Films and from the Ministry Of External Affairs for commercials, documentaries and music videos. Both Ministries are located in Delhi. This process varies from 2 weeks to 4 weeks depending on the kind of project and the content of what you are shooting in India. In most cases we are able to get this done in 7 working days for all projects, except for Feature Films, which will take about 3 weeks. We will walk you through the permit process. |
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| Time Zone |
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GMT +5:30 hours |
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| Money |
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Approximately Rupees 44 to 1 USD. |
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| Visa |
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All non-Indians need a visa to enter India. The correct Visa type to get for shooting purposes is a 'J' Visa. Processing times varies from 48 hours on a rush to 7 working days. You will need to get permission to shoot in the country from the Ministry in Delhi, before a 'J' visa can be issued. We will guide you through the process. |
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| Importing of Equipment |
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Equipment can come in on a carnet. |
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| Cell Phones |
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GSM mode. If you have a Tri-Band phone you should be able to make and receive calls in India. We recommend getting a local simcard, as that is far more affordable. |
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| Hotels |
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India hosts some of the best hotels in the world. We are able to get you the best rates at most hotels. |
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| Driving |
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Not a good idea for foreigners. When you rent a car in India, it comes with a driver and that is the best way to go. |
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| Cameras |
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Arri is very popular in India and readily available to rent. No Panavision as yet in India. |
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| Processing |
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India now boasts labs that compare with those in Los Angeles and Europe. |
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| Aerial Photography |
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If your DP is Indian and depending on the location the permit will take approximately 45 days. If you have a Foreign DP, this is a 90 day process. A detailed flight plan needs to be filed well in advance of filming. |
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| Weather |
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Monsoon season starts in June and ends by the end of September. The hottest months of the year are April to June in Western & Southern India and May to July in Northern India. |
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