Minister Saji Cherian gives away the 29th IFFK Media Awards
Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian presented the media awards at the closing ceremony of the 29th IFFK. The event took place at the Nishagandhi Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram on December 20, 2024. During the week-long festival, a total of 177 films from 68 countries were screened, attracting over 16,000 movieholics.
Deshamani won the award for the best print media coverage, while Asianet News won for the best visual media coverage S R Praveen (The Hindu) and Aparna Nair (The New Indian Express) shared the award for Best Print Media Reporter. Rinkuraj Mattancheriyil (Malayala Manorama) was recognized as the Best Print Media Photographer. K B Jayachandran (Metrovartha) received a Special Jury Mention.
Rahul G Nadh (Mathrubhumi) was awarded Best Visual Media Reporter, while Ramesh V S (Kaumudi TV) secured the honor for Best Visual Media Cameraman. Salim Malik and Ajeesh Jayakumar (24 News) shared a Special Jury Mention for Visual Media Reporter.
RED FM was recognized for Best Radio Coverage, while Asianet News Online and Onmanorama shared the award for Best Online Coverage. Kairali Online received a Special Jury Mention in the online coverage category.
