Goa offers a picture perfect setting with its exotic, multi-hued beauty. It is culturally vibrant, and filming is hassle- free with low production costs, easy modes of communication and no language barriers. One can choose from a diverse range of locations and seasons, each with their own moods, offering breath-taking natural visual masterpieces. Beaches, rivers, temples, churches, a mix of modern and old European architecture, forts and heritage sites, all add to the splendour of shooting in Goa. Adventure sports, bird & animal habitats and parks are all within easy accessible distances. Goa, due to its small geographical area, offers you the flexibility to shoot a variety of location settings within constrained time frames. A choice of starred resorts, hotels and budget homes are also available to suit your preference and your pocket.

Goa (Regulation of Film Shooting) Act

Purpose:

• To regulate and promote film shooting activities in the state of Goa.
• To streamline the process of obtaining permissions for the purpose of carrying out film shooting in the State of Goa.
• To provide film makers with a time bound mechanism for the purpose of grant of permissions for carrying out film shooting activities.
• To ensure protection of public order, local culture, and environment during shoots.

Permission Required:
All filmmakers must obtain prior film shooting permission from the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG).

Single-Window Clearance:
ESG provides a streamlined single-window system for all necessary approvals including permissions from local authorities.

Fees:

• Shoots require payment of prescribed fees.
• Local registered Line Producers shall be eligible for a 50% concession on the total applicable fees, exclusive of GST.
• Goan registered Producers shall be eligible for a 90% concession on the total applicable fees, exclusive of GST.

Conditions for Shooting:

• Shoots must not disturb public life, deface, defile, destroy or damage heritage sites, environment, or religious sentiments.
• Special additional conditions may apply for shoots depending on their location for instance for shoots within forest areas, beaches, protected areas and Government properties.

Penalties:
Unauthorized shooting or violation of rules can lead to seizure of material used for film shooting, fines, cancellation of permission, and/or other legal action.

Support Services:
ESG also assists filmmakers by coordinating with police, traffic, and other departments.

Promotion of Goa:
The Act encourages filming that positively portrays Goa's image and culture.

Refer to the below links for more details

• Undertaking by the Producer/ his authorized representative/Line producer/Goan Producer.
  Click here to download the format
• Declaration of no negative publicity of Goa state by Producer/ his authorized representative/Line producer/Goan Producer.
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• The Goa (Regulation of Film Shooting) Act
  Click here to download the Goa Film Shooting Act
• Rules for Film Shooting
  Click here to download Goa Film Shooting Rules
• Official Gazette
  • Official Gazette (14th December 2023)
  • Official Gazette (2nd May 2025)
• Registration of Line Producers with ESG
  Click Here to download the terms and conditions
  Click Here to view the list of registered Line Producers