Jyoti Chitraban (Film Studio)

Location

• • City: Guwahati

  • Significance: Strategically located in Assam’s capital, making it accessible to filmmakers from the entire North-East region.

Historical Background

• • Established by the Government of Assam to develop a professional film industry in the state.

  • Named “Jyoti Chitraban”, which means “Light of Cinema” in Assamese.

  • Has been instrumental in producing, processing, and screening Assamese and regional films since its inception.

Objectives

a. Promotion of Cinema

• • Encourage the production of Assamese and regional films.

  • Support documentary, short films, and feature films highlighting Assam’s culture.

b. Cultural Preservation

• • Promote Assamese language, literature, folk traditions, and cultural stories through films.

c. Technical and Professional Support

• • Provide state-of-the-art film production facilities.

  • Offer training in cinematography, editing, sound recording, and direction.

d. Nurturing Talent

• • Support new and aspiring filmmakers, actors, and technicians.

  • Organize workshops and film festivals to enhance skill development.

Facilities at Jyoti Chitraban

• • Recording studios for audio and music production.

  • Editing and post-production suites for film processing.

  • Shooting floors and sets for feature films and advertisements.

  • Film library and archive for preserving Assamese films.

Role in Promoting Assamese Cinema

• • Jyoti Chitraban has produced many critically acclaimed Assamese films.

  • Plays a role in archiving and preserving old Assamese films, ensuring they are available for future generations.

  • Provides a platform for cultural storytelling through cinema, reflecting Assam’s heritage, folklore, and social themes.

Social and Cultural Importance

• • Encourages youth participation in film and media arts.

  • Supports regional identity and Assamese cultural expression through films.

  • Promotes documentary filmmaking to highlight social issues, traditions, and historical events in Assam.

Contemporary Relevance

• • In the digital era, Jyoti Chitraban is evolving to support:

    • Digital filmmaking and post-production

    • Film festivals and national-level film promotion

    • Training programs for aspiring filmmakers in North-East India

  • Acts as a cultural hub for cinema education, preservation, and promotion in Assam.