Online Membership

Malayalam Film Television Chamber of Commerce Membership

The Malayalam Film and Television Chamber of Commerce (MFTC) promotes digital convenience and has transitioned to online membership applications exclusively, leveraging the numerous benefits of digital transactions.

MFTC invites people who attained 18 years working or willing to work predominantly in the Malayalam Film and Television Industry whether in Cinema, Television, Web Series and Web Based Assignments, Advertisements, Short Films, Production Houses, Distributors, Exhibitors, Film Creations, Serials, Film and Television Academies, Students and people who plays significant role in the film and television industry directly or indirectly, to take online membership. In the case of youngsters below 18 years, any one of their parents or guardian can apply for Life or Associate Membership on their behalf.

The membership application can be submitted by any eligible person at any time round the clock from anywhere in the world. It will save time, money and avoid sending application form and documents in physical form by post or courier.

Types of Membership

Life Membership – Artist and Technician – ₹ 25,000
Associate Membership – Artist and Technician (Annually renewable) – ₹ 3,000
Producer Membership – ₹ 55,000
Distributor and Exhibitor Membership – ₹ 50,000
Corporate Membership – ₹ 50,000
Chapter Membership – ₹ 2,000

All artists or aspiring artists and technicians or assistants in the Film and Television industry are considered for Artist Membership and issued the Artist Membership Card. All others come under Benefactor category and issued Membership Card accordingly. The Artist and Technician Life Members only can contest the election for the Managing Committee. The Benefactor Members can only vote for sector specific elections and not for the Managing Committee elections of the MFTC. However, the Managing Committee and Board of Directors can co-opt or nominate Benefactor Members or Corporate Members as per the discretionary powers vested with them for the vacant posts in the Managing Committee subject to a maximum 1/3rd of the total Managing Committee strength.

Benefits

Artist Membership Card for artists and technicians
Benefactor Membership Card for others
Voting rights for sector-specific elections
Opportunity to contest Managing Committee elections (Artists and Technician Life Members)
Access to online and offline training programmes at subsidised rates
Script registration through MFTC Digital Script Registration platform

Script Registration

Members can register stories, one-liners, synopses, and full scripts online through the MFTC Digital Script Registration platform.

Important Notes

Membership fees are non-refundable and non-adjustable
Always pay the correct fees and fill up the correct payment reference number
Chapter Member need to upgrade to Life or Associate Membership for script registration
Prior to submitting your membership application, kindly review the MFTC’s eligibility criteria, membership benefits, and byelaws to ensure a smooth and informed application process

Please Click Here for online membership application form.