In this episode of Industry Spotlight by Creative First, Anant Roongta, Managing Director of Famous Studios, joins Lohita Sujith, Sr. Director, Copyright & Digital Economy, Motion Picture Association, to explore the changing dynamics of India's production landscape, the growing influence of technology on filmmaking and the opportunities shaping the country's creative future.
In this episode of Industry Spotlight, Yusuf Shaikh, Founder and CEO of Janta Cinema, joins Lohita Sujith, Sr. Director, Copyright & Digital Economy, MPA, to discuss the evolving landscape of film distribution in India, the growing potential of regional cinema and the need to expand affordable theatrical access across the country.
In this episode of Industry Spotlight, Harsh Matondkar, AI Live-Action Hybrid Commercials Director and Founder of NexGenAI Studios discusses the evolution of AI in filmmaking, the potential of hybrid production, and the importance of human creativity in an AI-driven advertising industry.
Is there a role for collective licensing and Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) in the licensing of AI, both for training (engaging the reproduction right) and use (distribution, publication, communication to the public and performance), and if so, what is that role?
The Delhi High Court on 24 July 2026 delivered its ruling in the application filed by ANI Media seeking an interim injunction against OpenAI[i], India’s first major court decision to address the copyright issues arising from large language models (“LLMs”).
Speaking during a wide-ranging conversation hosted by the Motion Picture Association and Disney+, Jon Wax explained why Disney is deepening its investment in Korean storytelling and how the company hopes to turn local successes into global phenomena.
Jason van Genderen has a story to share, and it proves how a seemingly small, distinctly domestic idea can lead to inspired filmmaking that reaches a global audience. It’s also a story about familial love, specifically respect and adoration for our elders, and the requisite empathy they deserve.
Avinash Kaul, a media veteran and co-author of The Next Mountain, joined Lohita Sujith to discuss the evolution of Indian television news, and the role of human judgment in an AI-driven media landscape.
Sixteen years after The Social Network became a defining film of the digital age, Aaron Sorkin returns to Facebook’s world with […]
Sixteen years after David Fincher’s The Social Network shone a spotlight on the ugly early days surrounding Facebook’s founding, writer/director Aaron […]