Kerala to hold film policy meet to push long-pending reforms in Malayalam cinema

India Today

4 days ago

The Kerala Film Policy Conclave will be held on August 2-3 in Thiruvananthapuram, marking a major step towards a comprehensive cinema policy for the state.The event comes in response to long-standing demands from the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), which has consistently called for structural reforms in the Malayalam film industry following the submission of the Hema Committee report.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the conclave, which is set to host prominent personalities from across India and abroad. Representatives from 17 Indian states that already have cinema policies will join the 500 delegates expected to attend.advertisement
The two-day event will feature panel discussions on nine major topics, with participants encouraged to share their suggestions. Public engagement sessions are also planned, and feedback gathered will inform the final policy.Minister for Culture Saji Cherian noted that significant groundwork has already been laid. 'We aim to create a comprehensive cinema policy. A committee was formed in 2023, and around 20 meetings were held. I don't think any other policy in Kerala's history has gone through this level of discussion, both at the individual and organisational levels. The government doesn't plan to change this framework for now. We will present it at the conclave.'- Ends