The forum including Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Shaji N Karun, Panthalam Sudhakaran, G Suresh Kumar and Cultural Department Secretary Rani George discussed issues dogging film fraternities with various movie organisations at Kochi. The first sitting was at Ernakulam Government Guest House. The topics of discussion include the need for changes in cinema subsidy changes, determination of awards and conducting International Film Festival of Kerala in an improved fashion.
Government had formed the committee to study the various issues faced by film organisations of the state.