World famous director Mira Nair has instituted a special award from this year at IFFK, in memory of her assistant director Hassan Kutty. The award which constitutes of Rs 50,000 and a citation will be presented to the best debut director.
Meanwhile, the IFFK is surprising every other festivals of the circuit with the immense participation of people from every corner of life. When reports last came in, the number of delegates who have already registered for the 13th edition has already crossed 6,500.
And for the first time in the history of the festival, the delegates will be allowed to book the balcony seats in advance online, for the screening of films. A delegate will be allowed to book a seat for three films in a day, which will be left unoccupied till five minutes before the screening.
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