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18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) is scheduled from September 25 to 30 in Thiruvananthapuram. This festival showcases a variety of documentary and short films, with its 18th edition experiencing public discussion regarding screening permissions.

Date
Sep 25-30, 2026
Location
Thiruvananthapuram
Status
Ongoing
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18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala

Event summary

Highlights

  • Showcase of documentary and short films
  • Public discussion regarding film screening permissions
  • Organized by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy
The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) is organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. It takes place at the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy in Thiruvananthapuram, providing a platform for filmmakers to present their works.

The 18th edition has encountered public discussion concerning screening permissions for some of its selected films. Festival organizers claimed that 31 films were denied permission by the Union government, after a list of 347 films was submitted seeking exemption from certification. Among the films mentioned as being denied permission is 'Sanitized Republic: Cast and Contracts'.

Conversely, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting disputed claims of denial, clarifying that permission had not been denied to any film. The Ministry indicated that some films were sent to various sectoral authorities for review, others required more detailed synopses, and exemptions were issued for 291 films out of the total submitted.

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