Vision

Empower Editors Professionally to create a strong and recognized community of editors with a unified voice in the film, television, and digital media industries. Promote Excellence in Editing
Encourage high standards in creativity, storytelling, and technical editing skills. Recognition of Editors’ Contribution Ensure. editors receive their proper credit and respect as key creative contributors in filmmaking.

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Objectives

1. Welfare & Support

• Provide financial assistance during emergencies or medical needs
• Offer welfare schemes (depending on membership level)
• Support members during periods of unemployment by approaching Producers, Editors, and flashing about the job requirement in various groups of editing associations.

2. Professional Development

• Conduct workshops, seminars, and training programs
• Keep members updated with the latest editing technologies and software
• Facilitate knowledge sharing among senior and junior editors.

3. Fair Work Practices

• Establish standard pay scales and a minimum wage list approved by the Federation of Western India Employees.
• Working conditions & standard
• Protect members from exploitation in contracts and payments
• Mediate disputes between editors and producers.

4. Advocacy & Representation

• Represent editors’ interests with production houses, unions, and government bodies
• Advocate for copyright recognition and creative rights
• Work alongside other film associations for industry welfare

5. Ethical Standards

• Promote professional ethics and discipline.
• Ensure members follow fair and respectful practices in the workplace.

In the Mumbai Context

Since Mumbai is the center of India’s film and TV industry, AFVE plays a major role in:

• Connecting editors with Bollywood and OTT projects
• To ensure union-backed work opportunities
• Providing stronger industry influence and protection.