International Film Festival of Kerala
The International Film Festival of Kerala (abbreviated as IFFK) is a film festival held annually in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. This film festival started in 1996 and is hosted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. The festival is held in November or December every year and is acknowledged as one of the leading cultural events in India.
| Location | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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| Most recent | 2022 |
| Awards | The Golden Crow Pheasant Award, The Silver Crow Pheasant Award, Best Debut Film Award, Audience Prize, FIPRESCI Award, Netpac Award |
| Hosted by | Kerala State Chalachitra Academy |
| Artistic director | Deepika Suseelan |
| Festival date | November / December |
| Language | International |
| Website | www |
Several national and international films have their premiers at the IFFK each year. Competition section is limited to 14 selected films produced in Asia, Africa or Latin America. The festival also has a section devoted to Malayalam cinema. On the lines of the IFFK, the Chalachitra Academy also organises the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala. The Academy also organized a regional film festival in 2022, Regional International Film Festival of Kerala held in Kochi.