Docs & Shorts In Focus

Traces the humble beginnings of International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala and its evolution from a video fest to a full-fledged film festival

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—Students from film schools who want to showcase their work, internationally acclaimed filmmakers who are committed to this genre, as well as admirers of documentaries and the short versions," he says, adding the day is soon coming when the IDSFFK will break free from Kairali complex, the single-venue it is held at now, and will move to multiple screening venues much like the IFFK.

This year's festival, marking its 17th edition, features an enticing lineup of 332 films from various sections. Aspiring filmmakers, first-time directors, and acclaimed ones are included in the list, which also features some hallmark entries that have made a mark in global venues. One is an attractive package of 18 animation films, as a collaborative effort between Annecy International Animation Film Festival and the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy (KSCA).

The France-based Annecy festival is said to be the world's largest animation festival, and IDSFFK will showcase films from its latest edition. "Last year, too, we had an officially curated package and showed films screened at Annecy. However, this time, apart from a package on animated films, we are also collaborating with Annecy to show their best pick here," says H Shaji, KSCA deputy director (Festival).