Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Producer Sandra Thomas Reports Death Threat from Production Controller
Sandra Thomas, a film producer, says someone threatened her life.
She had spoken out about changes in the film industry's production controllers.
The person who threatened her was Reni Joseph, a production controller.
She reported it to the police, and the union suspended Joseph.
Sandra feels that the industry isn't taking the threat seriously.
Producer Sandra Thomas alleges death threat from production controller Reni Joseph.
The alleged threat was made via phone on March 20, 2025.
The threat was in response to Thomas's comments on production controllers' roles.
A police complaint was filed, but no immediate action was taken.
The Production Executives’ Union suspended Joseph and Mukesh Thripunitura.
- Who
- Producer Sandra Thomas received a death threat from production controller Reni Joseph.
- What
- Sandra Thomas alleges she received a death threat from Reni Joseph.
- When
- The phone call threat was made on March 20, 2025; police investigation is ongoing.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Sandra Thomas's comments questioned the changing roles of production controllers.
Sandra Thomas
Production Controller Union
Industry Response
Sandra Thomas
Thomas accuses the Federation of protecting those who threatened her.
Production Controller Union
The Union responded after the media reported the issue.
- Target
- Sandra Thomas, Producer
- Threat Maker
- Reni Joseph
- Threat Type
- Death threat
- Trigger
- Thomas's comments on production controllers
- Date of Threat
- March 20, 2025
- Union Action
- Suspended Joseph and Mukesh Thripunitura
