The founding vision of the Matterden CFC was to fundamentally disrupt the conventions of cinematic consumption. It sought not merely to screen films but to reimagine and renew the entire viewing experience through the pillars of Creativity, Computational Clarity, and Surprise.

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The institution's introspection centered on vital questions: How could we foster a deeper sense of connection between the audience and the craft of filmmaking? Beyond the curation of excellent cinema, what enduring value could we provide? Crucially, what essential offering could not be replicated by a download or a stream? While the initial, established answer was 'experience,' we pursued a more profound insight.

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The answer we uncovered was rooted in a fundamental human need: communion. We realized that audiences yearned to connect with people, not solely screens. This led us to the powerful synthesis of the digital and the physical—creating a shared space for creativity, collaboration, enjoyment, consumption, and structured meetups.

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It was imperative that people engage with the new, evolving language of cinema and video. We recognized this not just as an artistic evolution but as the future medium through which we communicate, create art, and design our world.

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Our operational achievements cemented this legacy:

• We established Matterden CFC, India's first International Film Centre.

• We founded and ran India's Biggest Film Society, the Enlighten Film Society.

• We serve as the largest distributors of world cinema throughout India.