CSpace – India’s first state-run OTT

CSpace - India’s first state-run OTT mind map
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Launch
Date
March 7, 2024
Event Location
Kairali Theatre, Thiruvananthapuram
Significance
India's first government-owned OTT platform
When
Announcement
Date
Prior to March 7, 2024
Launch
Date
March 7, 2024
Why
Objective
Provide meaningful infotainment
Streamline content selection and propagation in OTT sector
Bridge gap between traditional and digital distribution
Serve as digital archive for Malayalam cinema
What
Managed by
Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC)
Content Selection
Panel of 60 cultural experts
Criteria
Artistic and cultural merit
National or state awards
Featured in major festivals
Content Types
Feature films
Documentaries
Short films
Initial Lineup
42 films including six documentaries
Revenue Model
Pay-per-view basis
Feature films at ₹75
Shorter content at lower price
Revenue Sharing
Half to content providers
Access
App available on PlayStore and App Store
Usage on three devices per UserID
Where
Kerala, India
Who
Kerala Government
Cultural Affairs Department
Kerala State Film Development Corporation
How
Launch Event
Location
Kairali Theatre
Time
9:30 AM
App Deployment
Platforms
PlayStore
App Store
Revenue Model
Pay-per-view
Revenue sharing with content providers
Significance
Supports Malayalam cinema
Promotes cultural diversity
Transparent content selection
Fair revenue sharing model
Challenges
Stability
Requires time to stabilize
Competition
With existing OTT platforms
Way Forward
Suggestions and innovations welcome
Addition of government and Chalachitra Academy content

CSpace, Kerala’s first government-owned OTT platform, was launched on March 7, 2024, marking a significant move towards digitizing the state’s entertainment sector. Managed by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), it aims to offer a mix of meaningful infotainment by carefully selecting content that meets specific artistic and cultural standards. The platform differentiates itself through a transparent selection process involving a panel of 60 cultural experts and a fair revenue-sharing model with content providers. CSpace offers a variety of films, including award winners and festival features, on a pay-per-view basis. This initiative not only supports the Malayalam cinema but also addresses the challenges of content selection and propagation in the OTT sector, offering a new chapter for digital entertainment in Kerala​​​​​​.

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