Producer Sanjay Mohanty Launches IFMA Odisha Anti-Piracy Cell to Protect Odia Cinema

Bhubaneswar, Odisha:
In a major initiative to safeguard the interests of the Odia film industry, Producer Sanjay Mohanty, recently appointed as the President of the Indian Film Makers Association (IFMA) – Odisha Chapter, has announced the launch of the Odia Films Anti-Piracy Cell.

The new Anti-Piracy Cell has been established to provide dedicated support to IFMA members and Odia film producers in combating online piracy, illegal distribution, and copyright infringement. The initiative aims to protect films released in theatres, on OTT platforms, and across digital media.

The cell will work in coordination with cybercrime authorities, legal experts, and digital monitoring teams to identify and remove pirated copies from platforms such as Telegram, torrent websites, cloud storage services, and illegal streaming portals. It will also assist filmmakers in copyright protection, evidence collection, and legal enforcement against piracy.

Speaking on the initiative, Sanjay Mohanty said:

“Piracy is one of the biggest challenges facing the film industry today. Through the IFMA Odisha Anti-Piracy Cell, we are committed to protecting the hard work of filmmakers and ensuring that creators receive the recognition and revenue they deserve. This initiative will strengthen the future of Odia cinema.”

The Odia Films Anti-Piracy Cell will offer:

• Monitoring and detection of pirated film content online.
• Takedown requests for unauthorized uploads.
• Coordination with Cyber Crime Police and legal authorities.
• Copyright and intellectual property support for IFMA members.
• Awareness programs on digital rights and content protection.

The initiative is expected to become one of the first organized anti-piracy support systems dedicated to the Odia film industry, reinforcing IFMA’s commitment to protecting filmmakers’ creative works and promoting a secure digital ecosystem for regional cinema.

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Producer Sanjay Mohanty, President of the Indian Film Makers Association (IFMA) – Odisha Chapter, announces the launch of the Odia Films Anti-Piracy Cell, an initiative to protect the interests of IFMA members and Odia film producers by combating online piracy and copyright violations.

Bhubaneswar, Odisha:
The Indian Film Makers Association (IFMA) has officially appointed Producer Sanjay Mohanty as the President of the IFMA Odisha Chapter, marking a significant step toward strengthening the association’s presence in the state and promoting the growth of the Odia film industry.

With years of experience in film production and industry development, Sanjay Mohanty is expected to lead initiatives that support filmmakers, producers, directors, writers, technicians, and other creative professionals across Odisha. Under his leadership, the Odisha Chapter aims to encourage collaboration, protect filmmakers’ interests, and create new opportunities for regional cinema.

The newly appointed President will work closely with IFMA’s national leadership to expand membership, organize industry workshops, promote film festivals, facilitate networking opportunities, and strengthen anti-piracy awareness to safeguard intellectual property rights.

Speaking on the appointment, IFMA stated that the Odisha Chapter will focus on empowering local talent, promoting quality Odia cinema, and building stronger connections between the regional and national film industries. The association also plans to launch several professional development programs and industry support services in the coming months.

Sanjay Mohanty expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him and reaffirmed his commitment to working with filmmakers, artists, and industry stakeholders to elevate the standards of the Odia film industry.

His appointment is expected to bring fresh momentum to IFMA’s mission of creating a stronger, more connected, and professionally driven filmmaking community in Odisha.

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Producer Sanjay Mohanty, newly appointed President of the Indian Film Makers Association (IFMA) – Odisha Chapter, will lead initiatives to promote the growth and development of the Odia film industry.