Honey Drop in Celluloid – A Tribute to Madhu Eminent Writer,Film Critic,Historian and Director Aranthai Manian shares his viewing experience Thanks to SICA and Mr. C.J. Rajkumar, I had the privilege of watching Honey Drop in Celluloid, an exceptional 90-minute documentary on the legendary Malayalam actor–director–producer Madhu (Madhavan […]
HBO Camera Assessment Series (CAS) 2023 – Screening Report Hosted by Qube Cinemas | Presented by SMPTE | August 16, 2025 On August 16, 2025, Qube Cinemas, in association with SMPTE, proudly hosted the HBO Camera Assessment Series (CAS) 2023 screening in Chennai. Produced by HBO (now part of Warner […]
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 […]
