Cinematic wide shot of a diverse audience in Kochi, their faces illuminated solely by the dramatic golden glow of a movie projector screen in a dark, atmospheric room.
Cinematic wide shot of a diverse audience in Kochi, their faces illuminated solely by the dramatic golden glow of a movie projector screen in a dark, atmospheric room.
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/ THE COOPERATIVE

Cinema owned by the people.

We are a democratic film society and independent production house based in Kochi. We bypass commercial exhibition bottlenecks to bring raw, uncompromised regional storytelling directly to the screen.

Intimate close-up of a filmmaker's hands adjusting a heavy camera rig, natural coastal golden hour light catching dust in the air, raw behind-the-scenes texture.
Intimate close-up of a filmmaker's hands adjusting a heavy camera rig, natural coastal golden hour light catching dust in the air, raw behind-the-scenes texture.
KOCHI ROOTS

The parallel legacy.

Rooted in Kerala's rich history of parallel cinema, Peoplescinema operates as a collective. Every member has a voice in curation, production, and exhibition, ensuring our camera always captures subtitled realities without commercial compromise.

We provide regional filmmakers with camera gear, critical feedback circles, and a direct pipeline to international film festivals, keeping the spirit of independent celluloid grit alive.

Democratic curation.

Independent production.

Our screening calendar is decided by vote. We gather weekly in historic Kochi spaces to watch, debate, and dissect films that challenge the mainstream formula.

We pool resources to fund low-budget, high-concept regional films. By sharing gear and labor, we ensure that vital local stories find their uncompromised cut.

+ SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT

Shape the next frame.

Whether you bring a finished screenplay, a critical eye for curation, or raw curiosity, our projector starts when the sun goes down. Join the collective today.