To freshen up the memories of the master film-maker A K Lohithadas andoffering him a bouquet of flowers with films from all over India, a national levelshort film festival will be organised in the City.
The festival will be held at MaharajasCollege Auditorium, Ernakulam Public Library and Maharajas College Main Hall onOctober 26,27 and 28.
The Lohithadas NationalShort Film festival (LNSFF) is organised by the Maharaja’s Youth Theatre andthe Old Students Association of Maharaja’s.
“One of the biggest short filmfestivals ever to have happened in South India, the LNSFF will include shortfilms from renowned short film makers from all over India and film makers fromleading universities,” the organisers said.
There will be awards for best director,best script, best cameraman, best actor and best actress.
There will be a separate section forthe campus film selection.
The last date for submitting the filmsis September 15 and a poster designing competition will be held during thefestival.
The details are available in thewebsite www.mythkerala.com
The short film festival will start withthe screening of the film ‘Chaya’ at 8.30 am on October 26 at the Maharajas College Auditorium.
The competition section films will bescreened at Maharajas College Auditorium and Ernakulam Public Library.
Actor Mammootty will inaugurate thefestival. The movie ‘Bhoothakkanadi’ will bescreened by 7 pm as a homage to Lohithadas.
Minister for Cinema K B Ganeshkumarwill be the chief guest of the valedictory function.
Prominent personalities from thepolitical and cultural spheres including Mayor Tony Chammany, Hibi Eden MLA,Benney Behnan MLA, former mayor Dinesh Mani, district Collector P I Sheik Pareeth,former minister Binoy Viswam, script writer John Paul, national award winnerUmesh Kulkarni, Tamil script writer Jayamhoan and directors including Sibi Malayil,Salim Ahamed, Ashiq Abu, Lal Jose, Anwar Rasheed, Sameer Thahir and actorsMeera Jasimne and Jyothirmayi will also attend the opening and valedictoryceremonies.