IFFK should be recognized as the best film
festival in India says Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan. Minister opined this
at the inaugural ceremony of the Delegate Cell of 19th International Film
Festival of Kerala. ‘We have an eminent panel of jury members this year and all
of us should take part in the fest without any political differentiation and
also the presence and leadership of distinguished personalities like Adoor
Gopalakrishnan will always add to our strength’. Since the government is
facing slight financial constrains some efforts will be made to reduce the
expenditure on these festival, the fund saved through such measures will
definitely be diverted to
the meaningful causes in
the film industry in the state added Thiruvanchoor in his inaugural address of
the delegate cell.
After the inaugural speech, Thiruvanchoor
handed over the first delegate pass and kit to MA Baby, MLA. Chalachitra
Academy Chairman, T Rajeev Nath made the welcome address and the presence of
renowned filmmaker and Festival Advisory Committee Chairman Adoor
Gopalakrishnan added to the prominence of the event. Adoor opined that it has
been a great opportunity to be a part of the festival and added that best
effort will be made to enhance the richness and color of the fest and also
wished his best regards for the success of the 19th edition if the festival.
MA Baby in his address responded to ministers
statement on cost cutting measures, he pointed such measures should be
implement not only to the cultural sector but other sectors and departments as
well he also stated that IFFK has already made its signature as the pride of
Kerala. GV Hari, Delegate Cell Committee Chairman expressed the vote of thanks
for the immense participation of all dignitaries and delegates for the ceremony.
Federation of Film Society Secretary, V K Joseph and Department of Cultural
Affairs Secretary Rani George, IAS also attended the function.
Delegate cell comprises of 10 counters for
delegates, along with an official counter and an information counter which is
functioning in the premises of Tagore Theatre, Vazuthacaud from 8 December 2014
to 14 December 2014. The Delegates can collect their respective pass and kit
comprising of a handbook and a film schedule on these days from 9 am to 7 pm.
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