About JFDCL

Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited is a dedicated body incorporated under the Companies Act for effective implementation of the provisions of Jharkhand Film policy, 2015. JFDCL has a single window film facilitation cell named SIWCOF (Single Window Committee for Films) which facilitates film making by giving timely shooting approvals / permissions and ensures that film shooting takes place smoothly. This committee also makes recommendations regarding approval / disapproval of films for subsidy and also the quantum of subsidy. In addition to the above committee JFDCL has also constituted FIDCOJ (Film Development Council of Jharkhand) which has been given the mandate of advising JFDCL on long term strategies for development of Films in Jharkhand, Advise the government about the creation and strengthening of essential infrastructure for development of film, Prepare strategies to attract investment in film sector, Monitor implementation of film policy and advise on any matter referred to it. In addition to the film policy, JFDCL has prepared and approved guidelines with a view to facilitate film shooting in the state.