First Clap is an organization registered under The Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act, 1955, operating under the guidance of film directors Shajoon Kariyal and M Padmakumar. Based in Kerala, India, its primary objective is to impart technical knowledge related to various departments of cinema to the public, promote progressive cinema, and encourage the study and appreciation of films. The organization also hosts events such as the Mittayi Theruvu International Short Movie Festival.