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30th edition

International Film Festival of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, India

About International Film Festival of Kerala

Annual international film festival held in Thiruvananthapuram, organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Features 25+ sections including World Cinema, International Competition, Indian Cinema Now, retrospectives and tributes, with documentary programming woven across its curated sections.

Festival details

Location Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, CIFRA, Kinfra Film & Video Park, Chanthavila, Kazhakuttom, Sainik School P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695585, Kerala, India · Thiruvananthapuram, India
Scope International
Focus World Cinema · Indian Cinema · Malayalam Cinema · Documentary · Restored Classics
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Awards

Suvarna Chakoram (Golden Crow Pheasant)
Best Film award with a prize of ₹20 lakh.
Rajata Chakoram (Silver Crow Pheasant)
Best Director award.
FIPRESCI Award
International film critics' prize.
NETPAC Award
Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema prize.
Lifetime Achievement Award
₹10 lakh cash prize for career honor.

Special programs

International Competition
Main competitive section for international feature films.
Indian Cinema Now
Contemporary Indian cinema showcase.
Malayalam Cinema Today
Current Malayalam films selection.
World Cinema
Non-competitive international cinema highlights.
Restored Classics
Screenings of restored classic films.

Best Documentary Films

Award-Winning Documentaries
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2187 films
And a new one every day

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Half of all revenue goes
directly to the filmmakers