This proposed amendments is seen by the industry associations as an attempt to thwart "freedom of expression and creativity", apart from "harassment". The proposal to amend Cinematograph Act, and the revisionary power that’s sought to be provided to the Centre, faced strong opposition from six major film industry organisations and two students’ associations of film institutes on Friday. In a joint representation, the Producers Guild of India (PGI), Indian Film and Television Producers’ Council (IFTPC), Indian Motion Pictures Producers’ Association (IMPPA), Western India Film Producers’ Association (WIFPA), Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), and the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) conveyed their reservation. This proposed amendments is seen by the industry associations as an attempt to thwart “freedom of expression and creativity”, apart from “harassment”. The possibility of the government recalling a film, even after it has been certified, has created insecurities among (film) makers and producers.

Source: Indian Express July 03, 2021 00:06 UTC