Chennai:

Chennai-based filmmaker Amshan Kumar’s ‘Yazhpanam Thedchanamoorthy Music Beyond Boundaries, won the National Award under the art/culture documentary category. The filmmaker who has made more than 20 documentaries such as Third Theatre and Subramania Bharati, was also director of the feature film ‘Oruthi’ (2003) which was picked to be showcased in the Indian Panorama.

He hopes the recognition will enthuse documentary filmmakers in the state. Kumar said, “There is no institutional support from the state government or any corporate bodies when it comes to documentary filmmaking. There is a severe lack of forums to exhibit them.”

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Chennai / TNN / March 30th, 2016