In this episode of Industry Spotlight by Creative First, Subodh Menon, Founder and Director of Fanboy Pictures Pvt. Ltd. and Co-Founder of Zoupe, joined Lohita Sujith, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming advertising production while reinforcing the importance of human creativity and creators’ rights.

In this episode of Industry Spotlight by Creative First, Vinit Karnik, Managing Director of Content, Entertainment and Sports at WPP Media, joined Lohita Sujith, Sr. Director, Copyright & Digital Economy, Motion Picture Association, to discuss the evolution of India’s sports ecosystem and the strategies needed to build sustainable sports properties beyond cricket.

In this episode of Industry Spotlight by Creative First, actor and co-founder of Prismix Studios, Vatsal Sheth, joined Lohita Sujith, Sr. Director, Copyright & Digital Economy, Motion Picture Association, to discuss his journey into AI-driven filmmaking and the role emerging technologies are playing in reshaping content creation.

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.

In this episode of Industry Spotlight by Creative First, Atika Farooqui, Artist, Celebrity Host, Actor, Tedx Speaker, Lyricist, joined Lohita Sujith, Sr. Director, Copyright & Digital Economy, Motion Picture Association, to reflect on her journey across media and technology's evolving role in storytelling.

Where better to laud Steven Spielberg, an artist who has defined and redefined the theater experience throughout his career, than at CinemaCon, the annual gathering of theater owners and studios to celebrate the cinematic experience?

In this episode of Industry Spotlight, Tyrone Estephan, MD of the Alt Group at Alt.vfx, joined Lohita Sujith, to reflect on his journey into visual storytelling and the evolving intersection of technology, creativity, and production in the visual effects industry.

In this Industry Spotlight, Ashish Pherwani, Partner - M&E at EY, joined Lohita Sujith, Sr. Director, Copyright & Digital Economy, MPA to discuss key insights from the latest FICCI-EY report and the evolving dynamics of India’s media and entertainment landscape.

The Motion Picture Association, Inc. (MPA) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (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 announced the opening of its global production and innovation studio, Eyeline Studios, in Hyderabad, expanding its presence in India and marking a significant long-term investment in India’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) ecosystem.

On the opening day of India’s AI Impact Summit, Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the MPA, joined Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, MIB, MeitY, and Railways, GOI for a fireside conversation on the future of AI and the creative economy.

The Motion Picture Association (MPA), in association with 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.

The Trump administration today published its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. The following is a statement from Motion Picture Association (MPA) Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin.

Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), today issued the following statement 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.

COPYRIGHT 101 : The Creators’ Compass is 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. The report was also supported by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the Producers Guild of India (PGI) and Creative First.

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.