Short Films a Platform for social reformation: Thiruvanchoor

‘Short films are a platform for social reformations ’ opined Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan while inaugurating the 7^th International Documentary and film festival of Kerala at  kairali theatre today at 6.30. Padmasree S Priyadarsan, Chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy (KSCA) welcomed the guests. ‘Independent documentaries are what the festival zooms into’ said artistic director Beena paul, while introducing the festival to the audience. ’Independent documentaries are Independent voices’ added Rajiv Mehrotra, the managing trustee of Public Service Broad Casting Trust while rendering the keynote address. The Festival catalogue was given to Rajiv Mehrotra by Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan. The Festival bulletin was received by actress Mythili from director Priyadrasan. Deepa Nair, MD, Kerala State Film Development Coporation( KSFDC) felicitated over the function. S Rajendran Nair, Executive Director of IDSFFK and secretary KSCA concluded the ceremony with vote of thanks. A silent prayer was offered on the demise of director Sasi kumar, JC Daniel award winner.  The opening film ‘Nelson Mandela, The myth and me’ and ‘La Estanica’    was screened to a packed audience after the inaugural function.