Film and Pen

Regional Cinema

3 articles

A diverse group of local actors and crew members working together on a film set in a backyard, showcasing the rise of regional film productions.
Production

Regional Film Productions Hire Local Cast and Crew

In Orchard Mesa, Colorado, a cemetery scene for the film "Felina" was shot not on a studio lot, but in a cast member's backyard on April 19, 2026.

Victor Ren·May 3, 2026
Cinematic view of Uttarakhand Himalayas with a film crew, symbolizing the state's emergence as a film production hub with new incentives.
Production

Uttarakhand Offers New Incentives to Become Top Film Production Hub

With nine regional films released this year and 14 more in production, Uttarakhand's Garhwali and Kumaoni film industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom, fueled by state subsidies up to Rs 2 cror

Victor Ren·April 13, 2026
Film crew shooting a regional movie in the scenic Uttarakhand hills with the Himalayas in the background, highlighting the state's film production incentives.
Production

Uttarakhand offers Rs 2 crore subsidy for regional film production

The Uttarakhand government has increased the subsidy for Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari films eight-fold, now offering up to Rs 2 crore.

Victor Ren·April 13, 2026