Maharashtra Film Policy
Key questions
How much does Maharashtra Film Policy pay?
Maharashtra Film Policy pays 30% of eligible local spend in India. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for Maharashtra Film Policy?
Maharashtra Film Policy is open to feature films with a territorial link to Government of Maharashtra. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. Films are categorized as Category A (Marathi films promoting state's cultural heritage, traditions and social values) or Category B (non-Marathi films in Hindi or other regional/international languages).
When is the next Maharashtra Film Policy deadline?
Maharashtra Film Policy runs 1 application sessions a year; the next date has not been published yet.
How do you apply for Maharashtra Film Policy?
Applications for Maharashtra Film Policy go to Government of Maharashtra. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Funding tracks
Territorial spend requirement
Must be Marathi films released theatrically in Maharashtra
Overview
Get Maharashtra Film Subsidy with expert support. We help with eligibility, documentation, application filing & end-to-end subsidy approval process.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Films are categorized as Category A (Marathi films promoting state's cultural heritage, traditions and social values) or Category B (non-Marathi films in Hindi or other regional/international languages). Scoring system applies with Category A requiring 71-100 points and Category B requiring 51-70 points.