Punjab allows movie, video shoots, crew limit up to 50

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 23

Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday approved detailed guidelines for shooting of films/music videos during Unlock 2.0 period in the state, with restriction of 50 persons at the shooting venue, along with strict adherence to other Covid safety protocols.

Post approval by the Chief Minister, Special Chief Secretary (Home) Satish Chandra issued comprehensive guidelines on the matter. The applications for grant of permission for shooting would have to be submitted to the deputy commissioner giving full details of the location, number of days and timings for which permission is being sought. The deputy commissioner would grant the permission and a copy of the permission shall be endorsed to the commissioner of police/SSP for information and necessary action.

Masks mandatory

The guidelines stipulate that the shooting venue should have sanitisers or soap and water and the crew members present should frequently wash their hands. Wearing of masks for all would be mandatory, except for the ones who are in front of the camera.

The guidelines stipulate that the duration of shooting should be restricted to minimum possible time and not more than 50 persons should be present. Shooting would commence only after all persons involved are thermally scanned and found asymptomatic.

The shooting venue should have sanitisers or soap and water and the members present should frequently wash their hands. Wearing of masks for all would be essential, except for the ones who are in front of the camera. Social distancing will have to be maintained, except for the ones who are being filmed.