IFFK

The Team

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Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Kerala
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Sri. Saji Cherian

Hon'ble Minister for Fisheries, Culture and Youth Affairs
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Dr. Rajan N Khobragade IAS

Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Department of Cultural Affairs
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Smt. N Maya IFS

Director, Department of Cultural Affairs
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RANJITH BALAKRISHNAN

Chairman & Festival Director
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PREMKUMAR

Vice-Chairman
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C AJOY

Secretary & Executive Director
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GOLDA SELLAM

Festival Curator

 
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RANJITH BALAKRISHNAN

Chairman & Festival Director

Ranjith Balakrishnan, the Chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, is a veteran Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He is a recipient of five State awards and his films Thirakkatha, Indian Rupee, and Spirit won the National Film Award for Best Malayalam Film in 2008, 2011 and 2012 respectively.

 
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PREMKUMAR

Vice-Chairman

Prem Kumar, the Vice-Chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, is an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam films. He is an author and is notable for his roles in Tele films. He has acted in more than 100 films, and played lead roles in a large number of films.

 
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C AJOY

Secretary & Executive Director

Secretary, Kerala State Chalachitra Academy Executive Director, 28th IFFK

 
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GOLDA SELLAM

Festival Curator

Golda Sellam is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of consulting experience in the culture and audio-visual sectors. As a certified expert for international agencies like OIF, ACP Fund, Europe Creative Media, CFI, and MAE, she specialises in guiding Film/TV producers in developing and financing projects on a global scale—focusing on Asia, Africa, and Europe. Golda's influence extends to coaching talents and creative entrepreneurs through all stages of production, contributing to the success of over 150 productions.