Advisory in place film TV web series shoots to begin in MP

    Bhopal, Jul 5 (PTI) Film, television and web series
shooting can resume in Madhya Pradesh after complying with
measures in place to contain the coronavirus outbreak, an
advisory from the state's tourism board said on Sunday.
    The board's Additional Managing Director Sonia Meena
said a set of rules has been prepared for the resumption of
shoots as per guidelines laid down by the state and Centre.
    Meena said several filmmakers had approached the board
seeking permission for shooting, which can now start after
they adhere to the advisory issued by the Film Facilitation
Cell of MP Tourism Board.
    The guidelines lay down that only 15 crew members can
be involved in indoor shooting, and 30 for outdoor ones, while
equipment will need to be sanitized daily.
    Meena said the shooting crew will need to submit
health declarations in a prescribed form, and would need to
vacate the location in case someone is detected with novel
coronavirus.
    Crowding will not be allowed at shoot locations, she
added.
    Sanitiser, hand-washing, masks, thermal scanner etc
should be in place during shoots.
    Meanwhile, an official said shooting of about 25 web
series, films, serials, music videos is likely to start soon
in different locations of Bhopal, Gwalior, Maheshwar, Orchha,
Ujjain, Madhai (Hoshangabad), Khajuraho, Panna, Jabalpur and
Indore.
    They include Tamil, Telugu and Bengali films and at
least five web series, he added. PTI ADU
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