Film Finance Scheme 2016

The Entertainment Society of Goa invites the application for the Film Finance Scheme for the films produced between 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2023.

The scheme is applicable for Feature films in Konkani and Marathi and Non Feature films in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi and English. All films must have English sub titles and censor certificate issued between 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2023. The scheme is applicable for all film producers from Goa only.

For Feature films (Konkani & Marathi), a grant of Rs. 50 lakhs for A category, 30 lakhs for B category and Rs. 10 lakhs for C category or 50% of the total expenditure as per audited statement and income tax return filed whichever is less will be given.

Similarly for Non Feature films (Konkani, Marathi, Hindi and English), a grant of 10 lakhs for A category, 5 lakhs for B category and Rs. 3 lakhs for C category or 50% of the total expenditure as per audited statement and income tax return filed whichever is less will be given.

This grading will be done by the Evaluation committee consisting of not more than 5 members from film fraternity outside Goa as maybe constituted by the society with the approval of the State Government and the films which are not coming under A, B or C category in Feature and I, II, III category for Non Feature films will not be entitled for any grants. Post evaluation, Finance committee constituted by ESG will make recommendations to ESG on the quantum of financial help to be released after perceiving the assessment report submitted by the evaluation committee.

For the eligibility and application form for this Film Finance Scheme kindly refer to the official gazette Series I No.32 Panaji 10th November 2016.

The last date for downloading application form will be 18th January 2025 and last date of submission will be Friday, 14th February 2025. Applications received after the due date will be summarily rejected.

Film finance Scheme – Official Gazette

Application form – Registration of Film Producers

Application form – Goa Scheme of Financial Assistance for Films assistance