Mar 29 2023

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Cinematographer Vetrivel Mahendran has done a lot of films in a quick span of time, currently serving as a excecutive committee member for SICA. Vetri  recent conversation shares his film journey with SICA. * Your very recent work as DOP with webseries getting wide attention. It is a zee5 original […]

Mar 13 2023

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SICA conducted a multi specialty medical camp in association with Prime Indian hospitals at SICA office on Sunday 12th March 2023. It had a very good attendance from SICA members right from the start of the morning 9am to  5pm, it was really happy to see SICA members turned up […]

Mar 03 2023

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11th Chennai international documentary and short film festival was held at multiple venues from 20 th feb 2023 to 28th feb2023 which was organized by Maruppakam film festivals. This important event been spearheaded by Award winning Film Maker R.P.Amudhan who is a teacher, curator, programmer and an activist. The festival […]

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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Jun 29 2018

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Jun 25 2018

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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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