SICA’s Tribute to Thiru. M. Saravanan (AVM Saravanan) December 3, 1939 – December 4, 2025 The Moving Force of Indian Cinema Thiru. M. Saravanan, lovingly known as AVM Saravanan, leaves behind a monumental legacy that shaped Tamil cinema for more than six decades. The proud son of A.V. Meiyappan, he […]
SICA Tribute to Dedo Weigert A Visionary Who Illuminated the World of Cinematography Southern Indian Cinematographers’ Association (SICA) mourns the passing of Dedo Weigert, the legendary cinematographer, inventor, and founder of the iconic Dedolight system. A true visionary from Munich, Germany, Dedo transformed the global filmmaking landscape by redefining […]
SICA – 53 Years of Legacy, Leadership & the Light Behind Southern Indian Cinema (Southern India Cinematographers’ Association) Southern India Cinematographers Association (SICA) stands today as one of the most respected and influential cinematographers’ bodies in the country—an organization rooted in strong trade-union values, artistic excellence, and an unbroken tradition […]
IFFI 2025 – Global Cinema Expands with AI Innovation SICA President A.Karthikraaja was one among honorable juries for non feature section. The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) will be held from November 20–28, 2025 in Panaji, Goa. With more than 240 films from 81 countries, this edition […]
🎬 EnergaCAMERIMAGE 2025: Celebrating the Art and Future of Cinematography The 33rd edition of the EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Film Festival—the world’s foremost celebration of the art of cinematography—concluded its run in Toruń, Poland, from November 15-22, 2025. From India only feature film nominated for Golden frog at camerimage was “My Name […]
Film Restoration in Digital Era! Film is not a pastime. It is a time capsule woven from imagination, memory, and human experience. Yet the medium that carries it is heartbreakingly mortal. Celluloid buckles under vinegar syndrome, colors drift like abandoned frescoes, and magnetic audio fades into ghostly whispers. Without intervention, […]
