Context: The International Film City in Uttar Pradesh, envisioned by CM Yogi Adityanath, has its detailed plan submitted by Boney Kapoor’s Bayview Projects LLP to Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA).
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- The project will be North India’s largest film city, spread over 1,000 acres in Sector-21, Greater Noida, near the Yamuna Expressway.
- The plan will be reviewed by YEIDA and construction work will begin after giving the necessary approvals.
- The first phase will begin on 230 acres of land, with an projected cost of ₹1,510 crore.
- On January 30, 2025 the master plan of the Film City was approved.
- The Film City project will be executed in three phases over the next eight years. The first phase will cover
- 155 acres allocated for core infrastructure, including film studios, sound stages, post-production units, and a film institute.
- 75 acres set aside for a commercial center featuring retail spaces, offices, and entertainment complexes, which will only begin development after the completion of the film-related facilities.
- The development is expected to create around 500,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing a significant boost to Uttar Pradesh’s economy.
- Key features of the upcoming International Film City :
- A grand convention center with a seating capacity of 10,000, designed to host major film events and ceremonies.
- A museum dedicated to the legacy of Indian cinema.
- A designated film festival area featuring an auditorium and guest house.
- Separate accommodation facilities for artists.
- Small studio units, inspired by diverse Indian architectural styles, available for rent as shooting locations or lodging.
- Large sound stages, including a unique underwater shooting studio.