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31st IFFK Announces International Competition Lineup and New Critics Discovery Section
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 07:02 PM
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The 31st International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) has unveiled its international competition slate and selected Indian films for the festival, while introducing a new Critics Discovery section aimed at spotlighting emerging talent.
The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) announced the lineup for its 31st edition, featuring a curated selection of international films competing in the festival’s main competition. The announcement also revealed the Indian films chosen for the festival’s Indian Panorama section.
In addition to the established categories, IFFK introduced a new Critics Discovery section. The segment is designed to showcase fresh voices and innovative storytelling from emerging filmmakers.
Festival officials highlighted that the new section would provide a platform for debut directors and short‑form works, encouraging a broader range of cinematic expressions.
The IFFK, held annually in Thiruvananthapuram, continues to be a key event on the global film calendar, drawing filmmakers, critics, and cinephiles from around the world.
In addition to the established categories, IFFK introduced a new Critics Discovery section. The segment is designed to showcase fresh voices and innovative storytelling from emerging filmmakers.
Festival officials highlighted that the new section would provide a platform for debut directors and short‑form works, encouraging a broader range of cinematic expressions.
The IFFK, held annually in Thiruvananthapuram, continues to be a key event on the global film calendar, drawing filmmakers, critics, and cinephiles from around the world.