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In addition, the state is set to host a documentary and short film festival. Several entries have already been selected.
Permanent infrastructure to support film production is also being developed. The state's first dedicated film set is under construction in Valmiki Nagar where the Hindi film 'Tiya' by Sagar Srivastava is being shot. A new facility, Haider Kazmi Studio, has also been established in Pali, Jehanabad, and is currently hosting the production of several films.
Film shoots are under way in various districts including Nalanda, Nawada, Gaya, Patna, Bagaha, Rohtas, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, Darbhanga and Jehanabad.
A senior official from the department said, "The
is not just limited to shooting, it is also taking steps in the field of film education and training. A scholarship scheme has been launched for the state's students studying at the Pune Film Institute, Satyajit Ray Film Institute, and the National School of Drama.
So far, one student, Ashish Kumar, has been awarded a scholarship and the processing of several other applications is under way."
The policy offers a grant of up to ₹4 crore for films that shoot more than 75% of their content in Bihar, a provision that has attracted numerous filmmakers. Recently, Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi's film 'Oh My Dog' (also known as Senapati) completed shooting at various locations in Patna.
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