Film Tourism

Film Tourism’ is when a viewer gets induced to visit a particular location after viewing it in a movie. It refers to the growing interest among the public in places which have become popular owing to their presence in certain scenes in movies. In today’s contemporary social order, movies have become a very crucial part and parcel of every day’s life. Many movies have become very popular when released in theaters and some are awaited with great potential. 

14 states have come out with a film facilitation policy, and among them the Government is planning to come out with a draft Model Film Policy which is based on some of these policies and circulated to other states also, so that they can also adopt that. While saying that 18 states are giving incentives too for film making.

Nine states, namely, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Maharashtra have specific road maps to showcase the initiatives undertaken by them towards ease of filming as well as the opportunities available in their jurisdictions.

Film tourism has a multiplier effect on the economy since it brings enduring tourism receipts as well as also benefits the local economy in the form of skill development, employment, income generation, transportation, hospitality, catering, and presenting a location attractively.

Locations in India developed by movies

It might be the most ordinary of locations, but put it in a movie, and it will turn into a tourist's spotlight overnight. 

That is what happened to these places in India. Some of them were truly unknown, others were already famous in their own right, but after being included in iconic scenes, their popularity has increased tenfold. 

Indian cinema brings out new places; Indian cinema promoting Indian heritage, hill stations which have a long list of historical values all over the Indian culture, as well as promoting adventure activities in India. Indian cinema details the diversified Indian culture, and also the diversified huge natural wealth of India.

Thus, the Indian film industry, one of the fastest growing sectors in the country today, is also one of the largest producers of cinematographic films in the world.