The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) began as the Mysore Film Chamber of Commerce in the year 1944, comprising of a few members who formed themselves into an Association, which subsequently became The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce.

It is the apex body of the Karnataka Film Industry and takes care of the smooth sailing of the industry and in solving the problems of the members who are the Producers, Distributors and the Exhibitors, and also sometimes in between the member and non-members like Artists, technicians, workers, etc.

The Chamber also takes interest in the government decisions both state and central on film industry policy and negotiates with the government for suitable amendments in the interests of the film industry. It also acts as the Conciliation Board, which arbitrates decision for their members, which is recognised by the Honourable Court.

KFCC have also been involved in programmes like AIDS awareness, Blood donation camps, etc. They contributed to the Kargil victims, Orissa Cyclone and Gujarat Earthquake affected victims. "All the film personalities had contributed and a rally was organised for collecting funds which were later distributed to the affected victims," says
K.C.N Chandrashekar, President.

"We had conducted a workshop on film script writing for 10 days for which famous personalities like Shyam Benegal, Mahesh Bhatt, Prof. Satish Bahadur, Sangeetham Srinivas Rao, etc had attended and it was a unique kind of experience," recalls Chandrashekar.

They even help budding artists whose talents will be exposed to the producers who later absorb the artist if they are impressed.

KFCC had played a major role during the Dr.Rajkumar abduction period. It took the lead role in maintaining the peace and communal harmony.

At present KFCC is busy co-ordinating for the Film Festival that will be held from 10th to 20th October wherein around 2000 delegates would be participating.

They are bringing out a special book 'Kannada Film's History' which talks about the development of the Kannada films from the beginning and the volume is 1500 pages and will be published by Hampi Vishwa Vidyalaya.

Their future plan is to demolish the present building and construct a new multi purpose building, which accommodates those who are connected with the film industry and associations and to have an ultra-modern high technology Preview Theatre, which would be the first of its kind in the state.

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