Leadership
Executive Office
Responsible for administration, planning, policy implementation, and coordination with the WeSantal Governing Body.
Chairperson
Leads the council and ensures alignment with community values.
Vice-Chairperson
Assists the Chairperson and oversees committee operations.
Member Secretary
Manages administration, communications, and official records.
Joint Secretary
Supports the Member Secretary in day-to-day operations.
Treasurer
Handles financial planning, budgeting, and transparency.
Executive Members
Provide strategic input and support various initiatives.
Divisions
10 Standing Committees
Specialized divisions ensuring cultural integrity, professional standards, and efficient programme implementation.
Cultural Review & Verification Committee
- Review voluntary submissions
- Recommend Community Cultural Verification
- Issue Cultural Advisory Reports
- Publish cultural guidance
Film & Documentary Development Committee
- Documentary projects
- Community films
- Short films
- Heritage documentation
- Educational films
Photography & Visual Heritage Committee
- Historical photography
- Village documentation
- Heritage photography
- Digital preservation
Community Journalism & Publications Committee
- Community journalism
- News publication
- Media reports
- Magazine
- Press releases
Digital Media & Broadcasting Committee
- YouTube
- Podcast
- Social media
- Website
- Digital campaigns
- OTT initiatives
Research, Documentation & Archives Committee
- Oral history
- Traditional governance
- Sarna Dharam documentation
- Language & Audio archives
Media Education & Training Committee
- Workshops
- Media literacy
- Photography training
- Documentary training
- Journalism training
Film Festival & Cultural Events Committee
- Annual Film Festival
- Cultural screenings
- Competitions
- Awards
- Exhibitions
Ethics & Community Standards Committee
- Code of Ethics
- Conflict resolution
- Community complaints
- Cultural sensitivity
Partnerships & Outreach Committee
- Universities
- NGOs
- Government departments
- Museums
- Researchers
- International cooperation
Special Advisory Council
To ensure our work remains deeply rooted in authentic traditions and academic rigor, SFMC is guided by a Special Advisory Council comprising:
Elders from the Manjhi Pargana System
Academic Scholars and Researchers
Senior Santali Authors and Poets
Veteran Filmmakers and Artists