‘We carry India’s flag abroad; but at home, we’re shut out of our own screens’
Independent Indian filmmakers are protesting systemic neglect and exhibition bias, demanding fair theatre access. Citing limited screenings for films like 'Agra', they decry a "movie mafia" favoring blockbusters. Filmmakers argue a lack of support systems hinders non-mainstream cinema, unlike in developed nations, and call for an end to gatekeeping and fear.
Independent Indian filmmakers are protesting systemic neglect and exhibition bias, demanding fair theatre access. Citing limited screenings for films like 'Agra', they decry a "movie mafia" favoring blockbusters. Filmmakers argue a lack of support systems hinders non-mainstream cinema, unlike in developed nations, and call for an end to gatekeeping and fear.
