Sep 12 2024

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Blackmagic Design has unveiled the new Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65, a groundbreaking digital film camera priced starting at $29,995 USD. This revolutionary model incorporates cutting-edge technologies, fully integrated with the post-production workflow, and features a massive 65mm RGBW sensor with an impressive resolution of 17520 x 8040, delivering 16 […]

Sep 12 2024

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The eighty-first edition of the Venice International Film Festival ended on Saturday 7 September 2024 with the customary awards ceremony. Venice considered as one of big three top international film festival along with Cannes and Berlin. The award-winners of 81st Venice International Film Festival The eighty-first edition of the Venice International Film Festival ended […]

Sep 05 2024

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Yamini Yagnamurthy, acclaimed for her innovative visual storytelling in films like Sillu Karupatti and Sanikayidham, brings her signature style to the period comedy-drama Raghu Thatha. Directed by Suman Kumar and produced by Hombale Films, Yamini’s cinematography adds depth and character to this unique narrative. In conversation  with Cinematographer Yamini Yagnamurthy […]

Aug 18 2024

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SICA : Special Screening of “Thangalaan” Venue : Prasad lab theatre Chennai Date: 18th August 2024 / 2.30 pm The Southern India Cinematographers’ Association (SICA) hosted an exclusive screening of Director Pa Ranjith’s much-anticipated film Thangalaan released on Independence Day. The event saw a remarkable turnout of SICA members who […]

Jan 23 2024

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The countdown to the #Oscars2024 has officially started. All of the nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning.” Welcome to the dazzling world of the Oscars, where golden statuettes transform dreams into reality. Did you know that the iconic Oscar statuette stands 13.5 inches tall and […]

Jan 08 2024

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Golden Globes is one of the most prestigious film awards and also considered a trial run in predicting Oscars before hand. Hollywood’s most celebrated film maker Christopher Nolan wins best director for the first time at Golden Globes marks interesting note for 2024! Here the list of winners Best Film […]

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.

Santosh Sivan

Iruvar, 1997

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

Santosh Sivan

Iruvar, 1997

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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