New association formed to bring film editors together across India

A new professional group called the Society of Indian Screen Editors has been established to unite film editors from various regions, languages, generations, and mediums. Film editor Bina Paul serves as the chairperson of the newly formed organisation, which aims to nurture the craft of editing, encourage creative exchange, and build greater recognition for the work.

Goals And Methods

Films take their final shape on the editing table where performances, rhythm, emotion, and narrative combine to create the final product seen by audiences. Ms. Paul stated that the society aims to secure dignity and respect for the craft. Fellow editor Sreekar Prasad noted that the craft-focused group seeks to create a sense of belonging and a shared pursuit of excellence among editors. Members will use SISE as a suffix to their names in film credits as a professional identifier to bring more visibility to the group and the art form. The founding members include Bina Paul, Sreekar Prasad, Aarti Bajaj, Arghyakamal Mitra, Sujay Datta Ray, Subhajit Singha, Mahesh Narayanan, Namrata Rao, Irene Dhar Malik, Jabeen Merchant, Prerna Saigal, Sanjiv Shah, Manas Mittal, Shan Mohammed, and Sankhajit Biswas.

Future Plans

The organisation plans to host events and masterclasses, celebrate the work of senior and pioneering editors, honour those who shaped the craft across generations, and introduce students and movie lovers to the details of the editing process.

Context

Professional associations in the film industry often work to protect the interests of specific technical roles and raise their public profile. Similar guilds and unions exist for cinematographers, sound designers, and writers to help professionals collaborate and share industry standards.