The three-day training programme and seminar titled ‘Cini Samvada’, organised by the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy (KCA), commenced today (November 14). Former MP and current BAMUL Chairman D.K. Suresh inaugurated the programme and extended his best wishes to the participants. The workshop is being held at the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy premises in Nandini Layout, under the Mahalakshmi Layout Assembly constituency in Bengaluru.
Welcoming the participants who had arrived from various parts of the state, D.K. Suresh said, “Experienced professionals from the film industry are participating as resource persons in this workshop. Participants will gain valuable insights into the art of filmmaking from them. I urge all cinema enthusiasts to make the best use of this initiative organised by the Academy.”
Speaking about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the entertainment industry, he said, “There have been several changes and developments in the entertainment industry after the advent of AI technology. However, it is human beings who have created AI. Therefore, there is no need to be afraid. We must be open to the new possibilities it offers.” He also spoke about the unorganized workers in the film industry and said that he would discuss with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar ways to extend support to unorganized workers and those facing difficulties in the film industry.
Presiding over the programme, Mahalakshmi Layout MLA K. Gopalaiah said, “The Academy building in Nandini Layout is a valuable asset to our constituency. Some interior works are still pending in this well-equipped building. I will discuss the matter with the Hon’ble Chief Minister and ensure that the required funds are provided. Once the remaining works are completed, the building will be officially inaugurated.”
Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy Chairman Sadhu Kokila said, “Cini Samvada has received an encouraging response. More than 300 candidates from various parts of the state have registered for the workshop. Such programmes will help satisfy the thirst for knowledge among cinema enthusiasts. I hope the Academy continues to organize similar programmes every year.” He further announced that the Academy is launching a cinema archive portal titled ‘Ciniyana’. The portal will document the history of Kannada cinema and make it accessible to film enthusiasts. He appealed to cinema lovers to extend their support and cooperation to this initiative.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Manjunath, Secretary of the Department of Information and Public Relations; senior film director Padmasri DR Girish Kasaravalli; producers Sa Ra Govindu and Basant Kumar Patil; Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy Registrar Vinod Chandra; Karnataka Film Producers Association President M.G. Ramamurthy; Karnataka Film Directors Association President N.R. K. Vishwanath; Karnataka Film Workers, Artistes and Technicians Federation President Somashekar; Karnataka Television Association President Ganesh Rao Kesarkar; members of the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy and several other dignitaries.
On the occasion, the Academy’s significant initiative, the ‘Ciniyana’ cinema archive portal, was officially launched. Former MP and current BAMUL Chairman D.K. Suresh and Department of Information and Public Relations Secretary Manjunath jointly launched the portal and extended their best wishes. Film journalist Shashidhara Chitradurga is serving as the editor of ‘Ciniyana’.
The three-day ‘Cini Samvada’ training programme and seminar, being held from November 14 to 16, will feature various sessions every day. Senior directors, technicians and artistes from the film industry will participate as resource persons.
A special cinema workshop exclusively for women has also been organized on November 17.
