The Movement for Independent Cinema, made up of independent filmmakers, is calling for the reorganization of the State Chalachithra Academy and the State Film Development Corporation. They are advocating for an independent filmmaker to lead the Academy, as they believe appointing someone from commercial cinema would detract from promoting independent films. The Academy has been…
Filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery clarified that he is not part of the Progressive Filmmakers’ Association that is being launched as an alternative to existing organizations in the Malayalam film industry. While he supports the concept of an independent collective of filmmakers and producers, he stated that any announcement about his involvement would come from him…
A group of filmmakers in the Malayalam film industry are coming together to form a new organization called the Progressive Filmmakers’ Association. This association aims to prioritize equality, cooperation, and social justice while safeguarding the rights of everyone in the filmmaking community. Filmmaker Rajeev Ravi mentioned that the industry is currently being run in a…