Film Set Safety & Harassment Prevention Training Services
The Opportunity
The article reveals that on-set harassment and safety incidents (eve-teasing, misconduct) are common enough that actors like Divya Dutta are publicly discussing protective measures. Film sets across India—from indie productions to big-budget films—lack structured, affordable training for cast and crew on recognizing, reporting, and preventing harassment. Production houses need compliant, documented safety training but have no easy vendor.
Market Size
₹45 Cr addressable market — 500+ active film productions annually in India × ₹9 lakh average spend per production on safety/compliance training
Business Model
On-set safety & harassment prevention workshop provider. Charge ₹25,000–₹50,000 per half-day workshop (2–3 hours) for cast + crew of 30–50 people. Train production assistants to become certified facilitators (₹15,000 per certification). Recurring revenue from repeat productions and referrals.
Workshop delivery: ₹30,000 × 15 productions/month = ₹4.5 lakh/monthFacilitator certification: ₹15,000 × 8–10 certifications/month = ₹1.2–1.5 lakh/monthDigital compliance certificates & documentation: ₹2,000 per production for records
Your 30-Day Action Plan
Research 20–30 active production houses in Mumbai/Hyderabad. Identify production managers and safety leads. Create a 2-page one-pager on 'On-Set Harassment Prevention Workshop' with pricing.
Reach out to 10 production houses via WhatsApp + email with demo workshop offer (free 30-min session for decision-makers). Aim for 2–3 pilot bookings.
Deliver 2 pilot workshops. Collect testimonials, photos, and feedback. Refine your trainer script and materials based on real feedback.
Launch full outreach to 50+ production houses. Offer first booking at ₹20,000 (introductory rate). Target 3–4 bookings for May.
Compliance & Regulatory Angle
No GST exemption — standard 18% GST applies. Obtain basic liability insurance (₹15–20k/year). Follow POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Act guidelines in training content. No special license required; positioning as 'safety training' falls under general consulting/training (SSI eligible).
Regulatory References
Mandates workplace harassment prevention training; training content must align with Act guidelines for legal compliance.
Governs on-set safety protocols, risk management, and worker protection standards in production environments.
Training services classified as 'education/training' attract 18% GST; no exemption applies to this sector.
Ready to Act on This Opportunity?
Generate a 7-step execution plan — validate the market, build the MVP, model the financials, map the risks, and ship in 30 days.