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Need Help Finding Barren Desert/Arid Cinematic Landscapes Around Delhi-NCR for a Film Shoot

Hey my fellow filmmakers,

I’m set to roll my first Indie Hindi Short Film from 12th June. And I am scouting, hunting and trying to find landscapes around Delhi-NCR/Gurgaon/Noida/Faridabad that can visually replicate a very specific kind of terrain and mood.

What I’m specifically searching for can be best described as the following terrain :

huge open flatlands

uninterrupted horizon lines

dry pale-yellow/grey earth

sparse shrubs and vegetation

rocky mountain or Aravalli backdrops

dry lakebed textures

abandoned quarry/mining aesthetics

long empty dirt roads

minimal human presence, any sorts of buildings or animals in frame

I am aware that the exact look probably requires Rajasthan/Jaisalmer, but since I am on a very tight budget and schedule I need to explore whether there are any hidden or lesser-known places within roughly 1–3 hours of Delhi that can be framed smartly for:

ultra wide shots

walking silhouettes

empty road compositions

emotional dialogue scenes in isolation

I have already explored the following sites but I am unable to pin down any of these for the kind of location I need

Asola Bhatti belt

Sohna Hill

Leopard Trail

Badkhal Lake surroundings

Sohna/Nuh side

Aravalli quarry/mining regions

abandoned stone-crusher areas

dry riverbeds/lakebeds around NCR

I would really appreciate help if you have actually scouted or shot in such terrains.Or if you are aware about any location matching the description. Even partial matches would help.

Also I am attaching a few pictures of the visual references down below.

u/Samurai-named-Jack — 4 days ago

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🎬 CASTING CALL – SHORT FILM

Looking for:

MANALI BHATIA (Female, 22–29 yrs)

A grounded, natural performer with strong screen presence. The character is extremely crucial to the central story. Manali's character is a pivotal one that is driving the plot forward.

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Project:

Short Film – Imperfect Ishq: Love Goes on a Bad Trip

Location:

📍 Delhi NCR- INT SCENE ONLY. NO OUTDOORS REQUIRED

Shoot Dates:

12th – 13th June 2026 (1 day shoot ONLY)

Compensation:

Paid role

Food & refreshments provided

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Requirements:

- Strong command over natural dialogue delivery

- Ability to perform with restraint (no theatrical acting)

- Prior acting experience preferred

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To Apply:

Please share:

- Introduction video (mandatory)

- Previous work / audition clips (if any)

DM HERE on Reddit. Will forward from then.

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Feel free to share this with anyone who fits the role.

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u/Samurai-named-Jack — 9 days ago

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