Remembering R. Chezhiyan – A Visionary of Literature and Cinema SICA deeply mourns the sudden demise of our esteemed member R. Chezhiyan on July 10th 2026 at chennai. R. Chezhiyan was a rare creative force whose contributions enriched both Tamil literature and Indian cinema. His journey reflected an unwavering passion […]
K. Bhagyaraj (1953–2026): The Screenplay Genius Who Made Everyday Life Cinematic Tamil cinema has lost one of its most original storytellers. Writer, director, actor and producer K. Bhagyaraj, fondly celebrated as the “King of Screenplay”, passed away at the age of 73, leaving behind an extraordinary cinematic legacy that transformed […]
SICA Pays Tribute to Director Bharathiraja – The Filmmaker Who Brought the Fragrance of the Soil to Indian Cinema The Southern India Cinematographers’ Association (SICA) expresses its profound grief and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Director Bharathiraja, one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. […]
Cooke AP3 Anamorphic 1.5x – Launch & Live Demonstration Recently Cooke introduced AP3 lenses with global launch various places From Hyderabad to Chennai Chapter, where community of Cinematographers recently witnessed an exclusive live demonstration of the newly introduced Cooke AP3 Anamorphic 1.5x lens series at Cinema Factory Academy, Chennai, bringing […]
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival became one of the most politically and artistically discussed editions in recent years. The festival celebrated bold auteur cinema, emerging voices, and socially rooted storytelling from countries often underrepresented in world cinema. A major highlight was the historic breakthrough for Nepal. Major Winners – Cannes […]
DZOFilm Arles Prime Lenses – Large Format Cinema With Character and Practicality The evolution of modern cinematography is no longer only about resolution. Today’s cinematographers search for lenses that can balance large-format coverage, cinematic texture, smooth falloff, controlled sharpness, practical usability, and emotional rendering. In this landscape, the DZOFilm Arles […]
