Prepared for: educators, film‑makers, cultural policy‑makers, and digital‑platform curators Date: April 2026 1. Executive Summary | Goal | What it means | Why it matters | |------|---------------|----------------| | Plus‑Two 2 2025 | A forward‑looking curriculum framework for Indian higher secondary (Class +2) that emphasises interdisciplinary, digital‑first learning, with a 2025 target for full implementation. | Aligns secondary education with the skills demanded by the creative‑economy of the 2020s. | | Malayalam Short‑Film Ecosystem | A vibrant, language‑specific community that produces narrative, documentary, and experimental works ≤ 20 min, often distributed via OTT platforms. | Showcases Kerala’s cultural narratives, nurtures local talent, and fuels regional OTT growth. | | Boomex | An emerging, AI‑enhanced short‑film marketplace (www.boomex.io) that offers creators: hosting, monetisation, analytics, and collaborative tools. | Provides a scalable, data‑driven distribution channel for emerging Malayalam creators. | | “72 Links” | A curated set of 72 online resources (courses, archives, funding bodies, technical tools) that connect the above three pillars. | Acts as a practical, one‑stop navigation kit for students, teachers, and filmmakers. |