Overview

• The policy, unveiled June 3, outlines four strategic pillars to showcase Meghalaya’s heritage, bolster its creative ecosystem, nurture emerging talent and streamline filmmaking support.
• Public feedback is invited through June 20 via the Meghalaya One portal to shape the final Film Tourism Policy framework.
• Under Hello Meghalaya, grants were disbursed to 47 filmmakers across four categories, funding feature films, web series and short films with awards up to Rs 35 lakh per project.
• The policy aligns with Vision 2032’s goal of growing Meghalaya’s economy to US $16 billion by positioning the state as a Northeast film hub and offering incentives up to Rs 1.5 crore for major language productions.
• Plans include the establishment of a state film institute, rotation of film festivals across Shillong, Tura and Jowai to expand regional engagement, and an exchange programme with the Film and Television Institute, Arunachal Pradesh, for masterclasses.