**Executive Summary**
This report highlights the Delhi government's participation in the European Film Market (EFM) Berlin 2026, showcasing its film facilitation framework, tourism ecosystem, and ease-of-doing-business reforms. The presentation, facilitated by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) at Bharat Parv, aimed to attract domestic and international film productions by emphasizing Delhi's film-friendly environment and infrastructure. The report was posted on February 15, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Delhi's Film-Friendly Vision:**
* Delhi aims to become a global film-friendly city, leveraging its heritage, cultural vibrancy, and modern infrastructure.
* Proactive policy support and institutional coordination are central to attracting large-scale productions.
* **Showcase at Bharat Parv:**
* Delhi presented its film facilitation framework, tourism strengths, and ease-of-doing-business initiatives.
* The presentation emphasized streamlined permissions, single-window clearances, and time-bound approvals.
* Coordination between NFDC and Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) was highlighted.
* **Delhi as a Film Tourism Destination:**
* Delhi was positioned as a major enabler for film tourism, with 46.25 million domestic tourist visits in 2024.
* Diverse filming locations, including heritage monuments, historic precincts, government buildings, and hospitality infrastructure, were showcased.
* **International Film Festival of Delhi:**
* The role of the International Film Festival of Delhi was highlighted as an important platform for global cinematic exchange, promoting cross-cultural dialogue and international exposure for filmmakers.
* **NFDC's Role:**
* NFDC curated and enabled Delhi's participation at EFM Berlin, reaffirming its commitment to working with State Governments and Union Territories.
* NFDC aims to integrate regional film ecosystems into India's global outreach and strengthen international industry linkages.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** International producers, studios, festival programmers, and market stakeholders.
* **Impact:** Increased awareness of Delhi's potential as a film-friendly destination.
* **Action Required:** Consider Delhi as a location for future film productions and collaborations.
**Stakeholder:** NFDC and DTTDC.
* **Impact:** Continued collaboration to streamline film facilitation processes in Delhi.
* **Action Required:** Enhance coordination to ensure efficient single-window clearances and time-bound approvals.
**Stakeholder:** State Governments and Union Territories.
* **Impact:** Inspiration to develop and integrate regional film ecosystems into India's global outreach.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with NFDC to strengthen international industry linkages and promote film tourism.
Key Entities Referenced
National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC): The nodal agency for promoting India as a filming destination, facilitating Delhi's participation at EFM Berlin.
Delhi: The Government of Delhi is showcasing its film facilitation framework and tourism ecosystem at EFM Berlin.
EFM Berlin: European Film Market where the Delhi Government is highlighting its film-friendly initiatives.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: Ministry under which NFDC functions, facilitating the promotion of Delhi as a filming destination.
Bharat Parv: Event where Delhi showcased its film facilitation framework and ease-of-doing-business initiatives.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Delhi Government Highlights Film Facilitation
Framework and Tourism Ecosystem at, EFM
Berlin 2026
Single-Window Film Facilitation and Ease-of-Doing-Business
Reforms Anchor Delhi’s Showcase at Bharat Parv
Posted On: 15 FEB 2026 5:07PM by PIB Delhi
The National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC), under the Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting, Government of India, facilitated the participation and presentation of the Government of
Delhi at the European Film Market (EFM), Berlin, as part of India’s global film promotion efforts. The
presentation was held at Bharat Parv, organised under the Waves Bazaar, which serves as a key platform
for showcasing India’s creative and cinematic ecosystem to the international film industry.
The Delhi delegation comprised Shri Kapil Mishra, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism and Art & Culture,
Government of Delhi; Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Managing Director and CEO, Delhi Tourism; Shri
Vinay Kumar Jindal, DANICS, Secretary to Hon’ble Minister; and Ms Maniksha Bakshi, Manager, Film
Shooting Promotion Cell.The delegation interacted with international producers, studios, festival programmers and market
stakeholders. Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble Minister highlighted Delhi’s vision of becoming a
film-friendly global city by leveraging its heritage, cultural vibrancy and modern infrastructure. He
emphasised that proactive policy support and institutional coordination are central to attracting large-scale
domestic and international productions.
At Bharat Parv, Delhi showcased its film facilitation framework, tourism strengths and ease-of-doing-
business initiatives. The presentation highlighted efforts to streamline permissions, strengthen single-
window clearances and ensure time-bound approvals through coordination between NFDC and Delhi
Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC).Delhi’s strong tourism ecosystem was positioned as a major enabler for film tourism. The capital recorded
46.25 million domestic tourist visits in 2024, with tourism contributing nearly 5% to the Union Territory’s
GDP. The delegation highlighted Delhi’s diverse filming locations, including heritage monuments, historic
precincts, government buildings, markets, gardens, convention centres and hospitality infrastructure.
The role of the International Film Festival of Delhi was also highlighted as an important platform for
global cinematic exchange. The festival was presented as a growing international event that brings
together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences from across the world, while promoting cross-
cultural dialogue and providing international exposure and networking opportunities for filmmakers.
NFDC, as the nodal agency for promoting India as a filming destination, curated and enabled Delhi’s
participation at EFM Berlin. NFDC reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with State
Governments and Union Territories to integrate regional film ecosystems into India’s global outreach and
strengthen international industry linkages.
The engagement at EFM Berlin marked a significant step in expanding Delhi’s international presence,
advancing film tourism, and reinforcing India’s position as a competitive and film-friendly destination for
global collaborations.
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