Space for independent filmmakers shrinking: Arun Karthick
The Hindu
The fate of innocent minorities caught in the vortex of majoritarian violence had prompted filmmaker Arun Karthick to narrate the story of Nasir, which won the NETPAC Award at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam last year. A passionate movie buff who started making short films at the age of 17, Karthick represents the growing number of independent directors in Tamil. In a candid chat on the sidelines of IFFK, he shares his concerns on the curbs on expression and the hurdles before new voices.
The emerging censorship now even in the digital domain, including OTT platforms, shows that things are not changing for a filmmaker. Of course, I can still make the films that I want. But, the government is trying to curb your expressions even in the digital space. I am frustrated by these kinds of actions. You would believe the government and other organisations would support an independent filmmaker. The government is saying make any kind of films, but do not try to talk about us or religion, same-sex issues, etc. The government itself finds it uncomfortable and seems to be on the offensive against you, which is the least that an independent filmmaker would like to face.
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