WCC to Propose Reforms for Safer Workplace in Malayalam Film Industry

The Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) is set to release recommendations aimed at transforming the Malayalam film industry into an equal and safe workspace. Their efforts follow the Justice K Hema Committee report, which highlighted exploitation and abuse faced by women in the industry. The Kerala government has announced a special investigation team to probe these allegations.

The Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) announced on Saturday its plan to release a set of recommendations aimed at 'rebuilding' the Malayalam film industry into an equal and safe workspace for all professionals.

In a Facebook post, the WCC expressed hope that industry members would join in open solidarity to adopt a 'cinema code of conduct.' The new recommendations are being drafted in light of the Justice K Hema Committee report that highlighted the exploitation and ill-treatment of women in the industry.

The Collective's renewed efforts come on the heels of the Kerala government's announcement of a seven-member special investigation team to probe allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation against several actors and directors. This initiative follows the 2017 actress assault case and the subsequent Justice K Hema Committee report.

(With inputs from agencies.)