Global Recognition for IMPPA President Abhay Sinha.
Mumbai: Abhay Sinha, President of the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), has been unanimously elected as the Vice President of FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) and FIAPF Headquarters ASBL, the global apex body representing film producers from over 30 countries at the FIAPF Annual General Assembly held on May 17, 2025 in Cannes, France. Under Sinha’s leadership, IMPPA, which has been in existence since 1937, has grown into a dynamic and internationally active organization, supporting Indian producers and filmmakers both at home and abroad. One of his key achievements includes leading IMPPA’s participation at the Cannes Film Festival for the second year running in 2025. More than 40 Indian films and delegates took part, showcasing India’s rich and diverse cinema on a global platform. He also contributed as a speaker on the panel discussion at the Bharat Pavilion, titled ‘Changing Paradigm of Film Screening: Theatres to OTT, Digital Platforms and Beyond’, offering valuable insights into the future of film viewing and distribution. Beyond international engagements, Sinha has played a vital role in shaping better film policies across India, including improved subsidy systems in Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and other states. He has also worked to make Film Certification easier and pushed for greater industry representation in National Film bodies. He has addressed critical industry concerns, including Virtual Print Fees (VPF), exhibition challenges and taxation reforms to ease financial burdens on Producers and Distributors. In addition, he has also actively raised concerns about the proposed 100% tariff by the United States on foreign entertainment content. Through his public statements and writings, he has highlighted the threat such tariffs pose to cultural exchange and the global reach of Indian cinema, urging for fair trade policies that protect that creative and economic interests of Indian film makers.
