Sanath Pilleri Cheleri, Co-founder of Firefly Creative Studio and visual effects supervisor, joined Lohita Sujith to explore the evolution of VFX in Indian cinema, the impact of AI, and the enduring importance of storytelling.

MOU Marks Significant Step Forward to Safeguard Intellectual Property on Seedance and Seedream and Further Protect the Film and TV Industry

Stephan Bugaj, Senior VP of Gen AI Content & Technology at JioStar, joined Lohita Sujith to explore AI's role in storytelling, interactive entertainment, and safeguarding human creativity.

Subodh Menon, Founder and Director of Fanboy Pictures and Co-Founder of Zoupe, joined Lohita Sujith to explore how AI is reshaping advertising production while reinforcing the value of human creativity and creators' rights.

Vinit Karnik, MD of Content, Entertainment and Sports at WPP Media, joined Lohita Sujith to discuss India's evolving sports landscape and strategies for building sustainable sports properties.

Sanath Pilleri Cheleri, Co-founder of Firefly Creative Studio and visual effects supervisor, joined Lohita Sujith to explore the evolution of VFX in Indian cinema, the impact of AI, and the enduring importance of storytelling.

This white paper examines the integration of AI across India’s M&E industry, with a focus on its impact on the creative value chain and the evolving regulatory landscape.

Atika Farooqui, artist, actor, TEDx speaker, lyricist, and celebrity host, joined Lohita Sujith to discuss her creative journey and technology's evolving role in storytelling.

Where better to celebrate Steven Spielberg, who has continually redefined the theatrical experience, than at CinemaCon?

Tyrone Estephan, MD of the Alt Group at Alt.vfx, joined Lohita Sujith to discuss visual storytelling, the future of visual effects, and the intersection of technology and creativity.

Ashish Pherwani, Partner - M&E at EY, joined Lohita Sujith to discuss the latest FICCI-EY report and the future of India's media and entertainment landscape.

The MPA and Meta have reached a resolution relating to Meta’s use of the MPA’s trademarked PG-13 film rating in connection with Instagram Teen Accounts.

Netflix has launched its global production and innovation hub, Eyeline Studios, in Hyderabad, marking a major long-term investment in India's AVGC ecosystem.

Charles Rivkin and Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw discussed the future of AI and the creative economy at India's AI Impact Summit.

The MPA and FICCI, convened an industry discussion titled “Where Content Meets Code: Reimagining Storytelling” on the first day of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

A statement from MPA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin on the National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.

A statement from Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the MPA on the launch of Chinese AI service Seedance 2.0.

A session that tackled the policy and regulatory questions raised by AI’s rapid adoption across creative industries, including copyright, ownership, training data, attribution, and remuneration.

A session focussed on real-world application, examining how AI is already being deployed across scripting, music, animation, visual effects, and distribution.

An important handbook for creators to understand their Intellectual Property Rights - from ownership and assignments to licensing, royalties, and protecting creative rights.

The report shares key insights about the economic impact of the film, television, and online curated content (OCC) industry in India, 2025.

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, MPA and JioStar will launch the industry economic impact report.

Charles H. Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), shares a note on the WAVES India.

An infographic highlighting the economic impact of the film, television, and online curated content (OCC) industry in India, 2024, from MPA's ECR 2025.

A valuable resource for the producers community, especially for smaller and regional production houses.