Himachal to encourage film tourism and promote the state as a filming destination

Himachal government is keen to promote the state as a filming destination and encouraging film tourism. It will generate revenue as well as employment especially in less developed and less traveled areas.
The state has been blessed with immense natural beauty, serene environment and has always remained a big attraction to the film makers from different parts of the world.
There are many scenic locations which are ideal to the film makers especially in the remote belts. The government is making all-out efforts to develop these sites to facilitate the tourists and film-makers.
This has been reported in thestatesman.com dated 25 December 2016.

The film fraternity has always been excited about filming in Himachal and several films like Jab We Met, Love in Simla, Raaz: The Mystery Continues etcetera have been shot in Himachal Pradesh and have been big success.
The officials have revealed that there would be a nodal agency/officer for purposes of promoting and facilitating film shooting. Familiarization (FAM) tours for foreign filmmakers would also be facilitated by the support of the state government. In addition, the government is exploring possibilities of setting up a film studio in the state to promote film tourism in the state.


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