IFFK News

Manoramaonline wins IFFK award for online reporting

Manoramaonline bagged the Media Award for the best online reporting at the 20th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).

Jayaraj's 'Ottaal' sweeps top honours

Malayalam film Ottaal directed by Jayaraj, emerged the top winner by bagging four awards, including the Suvarna Chakoram (Golden Crow Pheasant Award) for the Best Feature Film.

Impeccable IFFK 2015 - Truly, a people's festival

If there was an award for the best organisation of a film festival, the organisers of IFFK 2015 are sure to walk away with the trophy.

IFFK taught me natural dubbing: Bhagyalakshmi

Veteran dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi says IFFK is not just a forum for interacting with seniors, peers, and technicians from across the globe but also a learning platform.

IFFK 2015: Audience Poll closes today at 2 pm

The delegates and media persons can vote for their favourite films screened in ‘Competition’ category through their online IFFK log-in account.

A celluloid extravaganza marks IFFK 2015 Day 7

The seventh day of the fest became the busiest of all as the day showed only the best ones of 20th edition of IFFK.

Day 8: Must watch five @IFFK

Here goes the top picks for the last day of the International Film Festival of Kerala 2015.

Now 'Love', then 'Fire'; for the film 'passionate' IFFK crowd

When it comes to the question -'what's hot this time in IFFK' - the crowd becomes, may be, too much 'passionate' about the art of 'show'.

Trusted Keralites to accept 'Kakka Muttai': Manikandan

Director Manikandan, who had a busy time last year collecting awards and accolades for his film, 'Kakka Muttai', is on his maiden visit to IFFK for the screening of his next outing, 'Kutrame Thandanai'.

Rewinding Indian cinema at IFFK 2015

The National Film Archive of India's (NFAI) exhibition of old movie posters, organised as part of the 20th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) is a rewind of history of Indian cinema.

IFFK 2015: Four member international jury to decide the winners

A four-member international jury headed by acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker Julio Bressane will decide the winner of the Suvarna Chakoram at IFFK 2015.

IFFK session calls need to promote Malayalam cinema through film societies

The 20th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) highlighted the need for promoting Malayalam cinema in different parts of Kerala through film societies.

'Need fund to support new film-makers'

Remembering how made his debut hilm 'Garam Hawa', which is featured in the IFFK's 'Indian Classics' segment, director MS Sathyu said there is an urgent need for fund to support upcoming film-makers.

Malayalam subtitles a success in IFFK

When Iranian movie 'Nahid' came up for screening at IFFK 2015, the audience were seen completely bewitched by the movie and its characters.

99 pc of art are inspiration from others works: Dariush Mehrjui

Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui, who will be accorded with the Life Time Achievement award at IFFK 2015, said that 99 per cent of art works are inspirations from other works.

IFFK souvenir released

A souvenir of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) has been released.

Day VII: Must watch five @IFFK

Here goes the top picks for the seventh day of the International Film Festival of Kerala 2015.

Clash erupts at first screening of hot favourite 'Love'

Clashes erupted at the first screening of the much talked about erotic French 3D film 'Love' at the 20th IFFK.

IFFK should promote quality Malayalam cinema: Adoor

The ongoing IFFK 2015 should focus on promoting quality Malayalam cinema through the festival, says renowned filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan.

IFFK 2015: World Cinema draws huge crowd on Day 5

As the IFFK 2015 enters its last leg, the delegates seem busy choosing the right movies to watch.

Bring in laws to effectively tackle piracy: Argentinian director

Pablo Chernov, the producer of Cuban movie 'Project of the Century' was addressing a press conference at Tagore theatre on the fourth day of the International Film Festival of Kerala 2015.

Day VI: Must watch five @ IFFK 2015

Here goes the top picks for the sixth day of the International Film Festival of Kerala-2015.

'Sri Lankan govt encouraging foreign productions'

Director Kalpana Ariyawansa, in an interaction during IFFK 2015 lamented the slow growth of the film industry in Sri Lanka.

Int'l filmmakers introduce foreign production schemes

International film professionals participating in the ongoing International Film Festival of Kerala 2015, have offered incentives for Indian productions in their respective countries.

Theatres should run a movie at least for a week: VK Prakash

Malayalam director V.K. Prakash was speaking at the 'Meet the Press' at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2015.

Do we need mainstream actors, asks Jayaraj

'Non-actors are fresh, credible and easier to work with', said filmmaker Jayaraj during the 'Meet the Director' programme at IFFK 2015.

VS attends screening of ‘Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal’ at IFKK

Opposition leader V S Achuthanandan attended the screening of 'Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal', a film on the lives of ‘endosulfan’ victims, at the IFFK.

Kim Ki Duk show 'Stop'per on IFFK day 4

An action-packed day four of the 20th International Film Festival of Kerala once again brought back the spirit of the festival, thanks to the proactive organisers and delegates.

Day V: Must watch five @ IFFK 2015

Here are some of the best movies from the list of IFFK 2015 that have been lined up on Tuesday.

IFFK delegate registration to begin on Nov 9

IFFK 2015, Kerala's premier film festival, will run from December 4 -11 at 13 venues in the state capital.

IFFK: Chalachitra Academy finalises Indian-language films

Nine movies across six Indian languages, besides Malayalam, will be screened at the 20th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala.

IFFK 2015: Online delegate registration starts from Nov 15

Only a certain percentage of the total seats in cinemas would be available for reservation.

IFFK: Eight classic films to pick from for public screening

In the run-up to the fast-approaching 20th edition of the IFFK, the KSCA will screen every Sunday evening the movie most-voted-for over the week preceding.

IFFK 2015: Brazilian filmmaker Julio Bressane to be jury chairman

A total of 180 movies, both Indian and international, will be screened in this year's IFFK.

IFFK to pay homage to Vincent Master

Popularly known as Vincent Master among his admirers, the veteran directed some 30 movies in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, including 'Bhargavi Nilayam' and 'Murappennu'.

IFFK 'Touring Talkies' to showcase previous winners

The initiative, which looks to whet appetite for cinema in the run-up to the 20th edition of the (IFFK), will screen films that won the Suvarna Chakoram at past festivals.

IFFK 2015: Kim-ki Duk’s ‘Stop’ among festival line-up

The 20th edition of IFFK will screen celebrated Korean filmmaker Kim ki-Duk’s latest movie Stop in the ‘Korean Panorama’ section.

IFFK a 'must attend': 50 films to have India premiere

Nearly 180 films, including many award-winners and Oscar nominees, will be screened at 13 venues across Thiruvananthapuram.

IFFK 2015: Films from Lithuania, Myanmar to be showcased

The 20th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), which begins here from December 4, will feature seven movies from Lithuania and Myanmar.

Zakir Hussain to grace IFFK at opening ceremony

Hussain, the Guest of Honour at the festival's curtain-raiser on December 4, will serenade the audience at Nishagandhi auditorium.

IFFK 2015 to showcase films by six South Korean directors

The 20th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), will feature works by six South Korean filmmakers in the Korean Panorama section.

IFFK 2015: Shyam Benegal lauds Screen Lab concept

The three-day workshop, a first-of-its-kind event to mark the upcoming 20th edition of the IFFK, was declared open during a special function.

180 films from 64 nations to feature at IFFK

A total of 180 films from 64 countries will enthrall audiences in the Kerala capital as the 20th edition of the IFFK begins on Friday.

3D films to be showcased at IFFK

The festival will open with a 3D film, 'Wolf Totem' (Mongolian) directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.

Tempers fray as Gasper Noe's 'Love' splits IFFK panel

'Love' prevails after heated arguments for and against screening the 3D movie with sexually explicit scenes at IFFK.

Mammootty to grace IFFK 2015

Adding more colour to the 20th edition of International Film Festival of Kerala, IFFK 2015 will witness the presence of actor Mammootty.

Reservation facility open for IFFK delegates

The delegates can avail of four venues to reserve a selected number of seats at movie screenings - through the official IFFK website.

‘I reject the festival that doesn’t cater to common man’

With just a few more hours for the 20th IFFK to commence on a grand note, director Dr Biju has come out strongly against the non-admission of delegates to the inaugural ceremony.

Delegates are welcome: Rajeev Nath

Chairman and festival Director of IFFK 2015 Rajeevnath said, "The delegates are welcomed on a first come, first served basis.”

IFFK 2015: Celluloid jamboree to grip Capital city from today

Among 14 films in competition category, two are in Malayalam - Jayaraj’s 'Ottal' and Satish and Santosh Babusenan’s 'Chaayam Pooshiya Veedu'.