Chithranjali Studio Packages Schemes

Chithranjali Studio Packages Schemes

   
Chitranjali Studio, a unit of the  Kerala State Film Development Corporation Ltd., was established in 1980 at Thiruvallam, about 7 Kms from the city of Thiruvananthapuram.  It has developed and diversified over years, keeping pace with the growth of the film industry and in tune with the artistic needs of the media.  The studio complex houses all facilities for film production – out door units, lights, laboratory, non-linear editing stations, dubbing studios, Surround sound mixing facilities, shooting floors, various sets and natural environments.  Chitranjali has expanded to Kochi, the nerve center of Malayalam film industry with the setting up of the studio for recording and editing at Kakkanad.  Chitranjali Studio has, over the years, provided facilities and human resources for some of the finest movies made in Malayalam.  Many of them have won national and international  awards as well.
 
   
   Chitranjali Offers :  
1. Out door shooting facilities  
2. Modern Preview Theatre – “Drishya”  
3. Shooting Floors  
4. Sets  
5. Nature spots  
6. Nonlinear editing with Avid & FCP  
7. Dubbing  
8. Effects recording  
9. Re-recording  
10. Surround mixing  
11. Accommodation (A/C and Non A/C)  
12. Film Museum  
   

Chiranjali Studio, Kakkanad, Kochi offers:

   
1. Recording    
2. Non – Linear editing with FCP    
3. Accommodation (A/c)    
   

Chitranjali Package Scheme:

     
1. 2 Lakhs Package Scheme
    Conditions:
Initial advance of Rs.2 lakhs
Agreement between Producer and Studio
Production Period : 5 months
    Facilities offered:
Outdoor units and Cranes
Digital Camera (Rental of Camera to be settled within blocks of 7 days for camera of RED EPIC and 3 days for ARRI ALEXA )
Editing (AVID/FCP)
Dubbing (TVM& KOCHI)- Re-Recording/Effects Recording
Surround Mixing
Digital colour correction ( DI )
Preview Theatre for preview & censoring
Sets and floor (as per availability)
Accommodation ( as per availability)
Space/land to construct sets for shooting
Studio Locations
 
2. 10 Lakhs Package Scheme
    Conditions:
Initial advance of Rs.10 lakhs
Agreement between Producer and Studio
Production Period : 5 months
    Facilities offered:
Outdoor units and Cranes
Digital Camera (RED EPIC camera for 30 days)
Editing (AVID/FCP)
Dubbing (TVM& KOCHI)- Re-Recording/Effects Recording
Surround Mixing
Digital colour correction ( DI )
Preview Theatre for preview & censoring
Sets and floor (as per availability)
Accommodation ( as per availability)
Space/land to construct sets for shooting
Studio Locations
 
Govt. Subsidy *
1. Now feature films done through KSFDC are eligible for subsidy of Rs.5 lakhs. (Rs 3.75 lakh for childrens films)
2. Subsidy amount will be adjusted against studio bills.
3. Documentations/Short films are also considerd for subsidy which are done completely through ksfdc.
* Conditions apply.
 
Credit
1. Interest free credit upto 5 months.
If the production is not completed within 5 months and dues not settled the outstanding dues will attract interest @ 13.5 %. Studio facilities will not be allowed beyond 5 months on credit.
 
Subsidy norms for digital films
Feature films – Duration minimum 90 minutes; subsidy amount Rs. 5 lakhs.
Children’s films – Duration minimum 45 minutes; subsidy amount Rs. 3.75 lakhs.
 
      
      1. “Digital Format” means, film submitted on digital format with a minimum resolution of 1920 pixels width (cinema scope aspect ratio) or 1080 pixels height (16:9/4:3 aspect ratio) originating from a minimum one inch sensor for feature and children’s film and for documentary films / short films the sensor specification would be a minimum HD and shot with 2/3 inch sensor.
      2. “Children’s film” means full length Children’s film with a length not less than 1200 meters in 35MM/ not less than 45 minutes duration in Digital Format as certified by the Central Board of Film Certification.
      3. “Documentary/Short” means Documentary/Short Film with a length not less than 200 meters in 35 mm /not less than 7 minutes duration shot in Digital Format as certified by Central Board of Film Certification.
      4. For Documentary/Short films films for every 4 mins duration for digital format -Maximum amount admissible to a film will be Rs.93,750/-
      5. Subsidy to Award Films.
            a) The quantum of subsidy for Malayalam feature films /Children’s films produced completely in the State of Kerala utilising only the facilities available with KSFDC and Chitranjali Studio under the Corporation, and which do not require any waiving of rule for subsidy, and which win first Best and second awards at State, National, International Festivals will be at the existing rate of Rs.6 lakhs and Rs. 5 lakhs respectively.
            b) The Malayalam Feature films produced in Kerala as per Rule III (a) utilizing the entire facilities of Chitranjali Studio which got entry to Indian Panorama may be given at the existing rate of Rs. 6 lakhs as subsidy.
            c) The Documentary produced in Kerala using the entire facilities of Chitranjali Studio under III (a) scheme which won :
                        i) The State Award as Best Documentary will be given at the existing rate of One lakh as subsidy.
                        ii) The National, International Award for the best Documentary Films will be given at the existing rate of two lakhs as subsidy.
Package for documentaries & short Films
1. Initial advance Rs. 25,000/-
2. Agreement between Producer & Studio.
3. Subsidy varies from Rs. 37,500/- to Rs. 93,7500/- depending upon the duration of film from 7 minutes to 21 minutes for documentaries.
Facilities included
    • O/D Unit
    • Camera
    • Editing
    • Recording
Documents required for executing package Agreement
1. Details of the producer and production in the form prescribed.
2. ID Proof of the producer.
3. Kerala Stamp Paper RS. 500/- purchased in the name of producer.
4. 2 Nos. passport size Photos of the producer.
 
Application for producer details
Booking form for outdoor unit & other technical facilities