Mumbai, June 29, 2026: In a significant development for creators embracing analog storytelling, Monsoon Color Lab, the lab reviving the 85-year-old legacy of Film Lab India, has entered into a strategic partnership with Prasad Corpone of India’s most respected names in film post-production, film preservation and media technology.
The collaboration aims to create state-of-the-art film-to-digital infrastructure for India’s growing community of film-based filmmakers. Together the Monsoon color laboratory and Prasad Corp will offer a comprehensive workflow including film processing, native 4K scanning, restoration, color grading and post-production services in 35mm, 16mm and Super8 formats.
At a time when shooting on film is experiencing a remarkable resurgence around the world, the partnership aims to make analogue production more accessible and sustainable for creators in India and South Asia. Having created a robust local ecosystem that supports production from camera negative to final screen output, Monsoon Color Lab and Prasad Corp The company’s goal is to bring world-class opportunities closer to home.
The collaboration also aims to address the industry’s long-standing need for an integrated film infrastructure in India. By providing processing, scanning and post-production services locally, the partnership helps reduce reliance on overseas facilities, reducing turnaround times and increasing operational efficiencies for productions that choose to shoot on film.
The key advantage of the partnership is Prasad Corp the introduction of Scanity HDR, a built-in 4K film scanner capable of scanning camera negatives at up to 15 frames per second while preserving the unique aesthetic qualities of film. The system delivers flawless 4K digital quality through an efficient daily release pipeline, and can also produce cost-effective, lower-resolution viewing copies for production teams. These capabilities allow creators to enjoy the artistic benefits of film while simultaneously gaining quick digital access to footage during production.
Over the past few months, the combined capabilities of Monsoon Color Lab and Prasad Corp has already supported three feature films, one in 35mm and two in 16mm, as well as several short films, commercials and music videos, reflecting the growing interest in filmmaking among contemporary creators.
Speaking of partnerships, Abhishek Prasad, Director and CTO, Prasad Corp.said:
“Cinema continues to offer a unique creative experience that is deeply valued by many filmmakers. Through this partnership, Prasad Corp provides creators in India with access to world-class film processing, scanning and post-production infrastructure locally. Together, we are helping to preserve the legacy of cinema while ensuring its future for a new generation of storytellers.”
Karan Talwar, founder of Monsoon Color Labadded: “This collaboration creates a complete ecosystem for creators looking to work on films. By combining Monsoon Color Lab’s processing expertise with Prasad Corp’s advanced scanning and post-processing capabilities, we are making analogue production more practical, accessible and reliable for filmmakers in India.”
About Prasad:
Prasad Corp is a global leader in film conservation, restoration and post-production with over seven decades of experience. Founded in 1956 by legendary director Shri L.V. Prasad, the company has worked on over 30,000 films and is a trusted partner to Hollywood studios, OTT platforms, broadcasters and national archives around the world.
With a team of over 1,100 professionals in India, USA, France, Philippines, Germany, Japan and Saudi Arabia, Prasad offers end-to-end digital solutions including film restoration, DI, HDR grading, Dolby Atmos mixing, film and tape digitization, audio restoration, data migration, media storage management, visual effects and colorization. With over 20 national awards to his name, Prasad continues to champion cinematic heritage and transform legacy content into valuable digital assets of the future.
For more information, visit: www.prasadcorp.com.
About Monsoon Color Lab:
Monsoon Color Lab is a film lab in Mumbai dedicated to supporting filmmakers working with 35mm, 16mm and Super8 film formats. Reviving the legacy of FilmLab India, the lab offers solutions for film processing, scanning and workflow while advocating for the revival of analogue filmmaking through industry education and public engagement.
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