Archive · 21 Sep 2026
I&B Ministry Says No IDSFFK Film Was Denied Permission
The government said that no movie was banned from being shown at a film festival in Kerala.
The festival is called the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala.
It is scheduled to happen from September 25 to 30.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said six movies were asked for more detailed descriptions.
A synopsis is a short explanation of what a movie is about.
The ministry said this request was not a rejection.
The festival is organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.
The statement was issued to clarify questions about which films could be screened.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said no film was denied screening permission at the 18th IDSFFK.
Six films were asked to provide more detailed synopses, according to the ministry.
The festival is organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.
The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala is scheduled for September 25 to 30.
The clarification addresses a dispute over screening permissions at the Kerala film festival.
- Who
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, and films selected for the festival.
- What
- The ministry clarified that no film was denied permission to screen, although six films were asked for more detailed synopses.
- When
- The clarification was published on September 21, 2026; the festival is scheduled for September 25 to 30.
- Where
- The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala in Kerala.
- Why
- To clarify the dispute over screening permissions at the festival.
- Festival
- 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK)
- Ministry statement
- No film was denied permission for screening
- Additional request
- Six films were asked to provide more detailed synopses
- Festival dates
- September 25–30
- Organizer
- Kerala State Chalachitra Academy
- Clarification date
- September 21, 2026