Ace Cinematographer Takes Helm of Film Institute

Acclaimed cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa has been appointed the new president of the Tamil Nadu Government MGR Film and Television Institute in Taramani. He takes over from reputed artist Trotsky Marudu, who was appointed by the previous government. Paramahamsa himself is an alumnus of this esteemed institute, having pursued cinematography there. His extensive career spans 25 films in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, including collaborations with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on 'Nanban,' 'Beast,' and 'Leo.'

The state government has also established a selection committee tasked with enrolling students for various bachelor of visual arts courses. These courses include cinematography, audiography, screenplay writing and direction, film editing, and animation and visual effects. The 10-member committee features notable figures from the film industry, including directors Vetrimaran, Lingusamy, and Perarasu, as well as cinematographers R Velrajan and Vijay Milton, and editor Srikar Prasad.