Maha govt issues guiding principles, conditional permission to restart film shooting

As nation enters first phase of reopening, termed 'Unlock-1', after braving vel coronavirus outbreak for close to three months w, Centre has directed states to issue guidelines for effective functioning of various industries. In light of same, Maharashtra state government, led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, has issued a set of guidelines for restarting media entertainment industry. guiding principles laid down by State's Cultural Affairs department detailed precautions and safety measures that have to be followed during shoots.

Guiding principles

As part of set of new rules, government has said that producers will have to conduct pre-production and post-production by adhering to guidelines laid down by government. A session on educating and sensitising employees on sets or studios and also in post-production edit facilities will have to be scheduled. Once entire team is made aware of rules, any violation of rules will lead to stopping of work.

Social distancing rms will have to be followed strictly with a focus on personal hygiene. A crowd cant be allowed to be gared while shooting is on. rms have to be adhered to while using air conditioning system (on sets) with focus on as much ventilation as possible. guidelines also include a set of precautions to be taken while transporting shooting equipment, artists and technicians.

Specific guidelines have been issued for n-fiction TV shows where contestants are expected to be present. exchange of materials like costumes, imitation sets to be kept at a minimum with auditions for reality shows to be taken online. Sanitisation of equipment, daily fumigation of studios, regular temperature screening and oxygen level monitoring to be conducted by medical practitioners on sets.

MHA has also said that frequent sanitization should be conducted for entire set, common facilities and all points which come into human contact, including temporary offices of people in charge. "All persons in charge of workplaces will ensure adequate distance between workers, adequate gaps between shifts, staggering lunch breaks of staff, etc," directives read.