[Published – July 09, 2025, 09:08 pm IST]
Joshy Mathew’s election as head of MACTA comes at a time when leadership within industry organizations plays a significant role in addressing professionals’ concerns in cinema. The addition of experienced office-bearers to key positions suggests continuity in collaborative governance for Malayalam film technicians. Leadership transitions such as these could have implications for policies that affect worker welfare, portrayal, and industry growth-notably in an era were regional cinema continues gaining national prominence.