Sandra Thomas files nomination for KFCC secretary post
She told media persons that she has learnt the lessons from her defeat in the election to the executive committee of the Kerala Film Producers' Association on Thursday. 'But I was able to garner around 110 votes, indicating that there are around 110 opposing views against the panel that won the election,' she said.
She has also filed the nomination to the post of member of the executive committee in the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce. 'I am hopeful that the nomination for the post of general secretary will be accepted during the scrutiny scheduled on Monday, August 18,' she said,
On the social media post by filmmaker-producer Vinayan that the election to the executive committee of KFPA was not held in a democratic manner, she alleged that he was right as the election venue was mostly filled with persons, who were not members of the producers' body. 'My fight against the mafia-like groups within Malayalam film bodies will continue,' she said.
On the election of women in the lead roles in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), she said that it was a welcome move. However, they will be judged by their actions, especially on various issues faced by women in the industry, she said.
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