India’s First Self-Designed Rotating Body Rig Invented by Cinematographer Gopikrishna SICA member after six months of research and development, this pioneering rig redefines how movement is captured on camera. Designed and built entirely in India, it can fully rotate even high-end cinema cameras like the RED Komodo, unlocking 360° storytelling […]
SICA Holds Packed Annual General Body Meeting, Unveils Major App Upgrades and Honours Cinematographer Shiva GRN Chennai, August 10: The Southern India Cinematographers’ Association (SICA) held its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) on Sunday at Prasad Lab Theatre, Chennai, drawing a full house of members for a day of updates, […]
🎥 Manoj Paramahamsa ISC – Introducing Cyber Gaffing to Indian Cinema Popular cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa is known for pushing the boundaries of technology in storytelling. Now, through his Stage Unreal team, he is introducing Indian cinema to a revolutionary but still little-known craft — Cyber Gaffing. ✨ While Manoj has […]
Full-scale aircraft interior set : RAMOJI FILM CITY. Hyderabad How a full-scale aircraft interior is revolutionizing film production in India – insights from veteran DOP Ajayan Vincent. Imagine planning an intense emotional sequence between two characters flying halfway across the world. You need mood lighting, a realistic cabin, access […]
🎥 Framing the Journey: Veteran Cinematographer Ravindhar Speaks A SICA Exclusive Interview With over 50 feature films to his credit across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada, and an equally strong presence in television, advertising, and public service films, Cinematographer Ravindhar is a respected name whose journey blends old-school discipline with adaptability […]
Summary of the major winners of the 🏆 71st National Film Awards – 2025 (India) Covering regional, technical, writing, children’s, non-fiction, and choreography cate 📝 Summary Table Category Winner(s) Film(s) Best Actor (Lead) Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey Jawan, 12th Fail Best Actress (Lead) Rani Mukerji Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway Best […]
