COMPETITION SHORT DOCUMENTARY
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Directors: Paro Salil
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2024
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English, Tamil
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India
Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency / Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency
Synopsis
Favouritism towards lighter skin tones is embedded in the Indian psyche and Tamil cinema is no exception. Through conversations with Industry Professionals, Artists, Social Activists and the common people, this documentary examines the history and practice of differential treatment based on Skin Colour, especially regarding actresses, in Tamil Cinema.
Details of Crew
Akshay Paroonon (Cinematographer), Subramaniya Bharathi. S (Sound), Gopikrishnan. M (Editor), Arun Raj. H (Other)
Producer Details
Tamil Nadu Government MGR Film and Television Institute Chennai
