May 28 2023

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Cannes which had a grand festival scenario 2023 announced its award winners Director Justine Triet is the third woman to win a Palme d’Or, following in the footsteps of Jane Campion and Julie Ducournau. 76th Cannes Film Festival is finally drawing to a close. This year’s lineup was heavy on […]

May 25 2023

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Tech developer Barco has brought its new HDR Lightsteering cinema projector to Cannes, previewing the system for filmmakers in advance of a rollout that is expected to begin in early 2024. This “lightsteering” technology is an option that Barco believes would give moviegoers a brighter, HDR image — therefore a […]

May 21 2023

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Yaadum Ore Yaavurum kelir Directed by Venkatakrishna Roghanth starring Vijay Sethupathi was screened for SICA members on Saturday 20th evening at Prasad lab preview theatre. SICA treasurer Sakthi Saravanan welcomed the gathering along with  Excecutive committee members Velraj, Seviloraja and Moses. Movie released this Friday at Cinemas has a important […]

Nov 27 2022

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Venkatarama Pandit Krishnamurthy (26 November 1923 – 7 April 2014) known professionally as V. K. Murthy, was an Indian cinematographer. Murthy, a one-time violinist and jailed freedom fighter, was Guru Dutt’s regular cameraman on his movies.   V.K.Murthy was recipient of  Dadasaheb Phalke Award in2008 which is the highest honor […]

May 11 2022

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These days we can’t find any film or wedding video without drone shots, which was rarity years back. Drones of using different payloads, Drone with cameras have seen a lot of development with resolution and added features. Dji mini pro 3 is latest addition with remarkably weighing just below 250 […]

Mar 28 2022

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Oscar awards announced live at Dolby theatre Hollywood. Dune and Coda dominated this year Oscar by winning many awards. It was strange that Dune was not nominated for Best Director. Internationally acclaimed film maker Jane Campion winning Best Director award for The Power of the Dog are value addition for […]

May 01 2022

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The Southern India Cinematographers Association, SICA, was started on 27th November 1972. Mr. A. Vincent was the Founder-President, Mr.P.N.Sundaram the General Secretary and Mr. S. Maruthi Rao the Treasurer. The main objective was to engage with the management of studios and producers to secure better emoluments, job security and fair remuneration and benefits. SICA is a TRADE UNION of all South Indian Cinematographers and is affiliated to the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI).

Today SICA aims to further the artistic interest of the cinematographers, educate and keep abreast with the latest technical achievements in the field, protect the commercial interests and look after the welfare of its members. Technical Qualification, Knowledge and Experience is the primary criteria for membership. The Membership today is Classified under ACTIVE Cameraman, ASSOCIATE Cameraman and JUNIORS.



Marcus Bartley

SANTHI NILAYAM, 1969

P.C.Sreeram

NAYAGAN, 1987

B.Kannan

Kangalal Kaidhu Sei , 2004

Chota K Naidu

Damarukam, 2012

Balu Mahendra

MOONDRAM BIRAI, 1982

Madhu Ambat

Amaram, 1990

Santosh Sivan

Iruvar, 1997

S. Ramachandra

Mane, 1989-90

Marcus Bartley

SANTHI NILAYAM, 1969

Balu Mahendra

MOONDRAM BIRAI, 1982

P.C.Sreeram

NAYAGAN, 1987

Madhu Ambat

Amaram, 1990

B.Kannan

Kangalal Kaidhu Sei , 2004

Santosh Sivan

Iruvar, 1997

Chota K Naidu

Damarukam, 2012

S. Ramachandra

Mane, 1989-90


Since time immemorial, labour has always been sought to be exploited by employers the world over, who invariably held the upper hand in employment. Trade activism has been in existence since ancient times, but has been organized only in the past few centuries since the Industrial Revolution.

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Veteran Cinematographer NK Viswanathan was popular for his works as Cinematographer for films like ‘Kalyanaraaman’. He holds the record of doing more than100 feature films which is a remarkable benchmark in the history of film industry in any part of the globe.

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