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- The 17th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK), organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, will conclude on Wednesday.
- chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will present awards for competition categories at the closing ceremony, starting at 6 p.m. at the Kairali theater.
- Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian will preside over the event alongside other dignitaries including General Education and Labor Minister V. Sivankutty; Agriculture Minister P. Prasad; Antony Raju, MLA; culture Department Director Divya S. Iyer; and Kerala chalachitra Academy personnel.
- Acclaimed filmmaker Rakesh Sharma is set too receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his “fearless filmmaking” and contributions to social justice in indian documentary cinema. The award includes ₹2 lakh cash prize, a certificate, and statuette.
- Jury chairpersons Ranajit Ray (Non-Fiction) and Gurvinder Singh (Fiction) will deliver jury reports, while jury members Faiza Ahmad Khan, Rintu Thomas, Rajshri Deshpande, and Madhu C. Narayanan will be felicitated.
indian Opinion Analysis
The conclusion of IDSFFK underlines Kerala’s ongoing efforts to promote cinematic excellence through both recognition of accomplished filmmakers like Rakesh Sharma as well as support for aspiring talents in various competition categories. Such platforms offer opportunities to spotlight socially relevant narratives that align with India’s cultural diversity and issues surrounding justice through creative expression in visual media.Rakesh Sharma’s Lifetime Achievement Award highlights the importance of independent filmmaking in driving societal conversations-an area often underrepresented yet critical to India’s democratic ethos. By celebrating fearless storytelling in addition to hosting artists from diverse perspectives during events like IDSFFK, festivals foster engagement beyond mainstream entertainment while encouraging innovative forms of narrative art across India.
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