Culture Minister opens 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival
25 September 2026
Culture Minister P.C. Vishnunath inaugurated the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival at Kairali Theatre.
He said the government is planning a special scheme for young documentary filmmakers, to be implemented with the Film Academy, film societies, universities and media organisations.
He said 31 of the films selected for the festival had not received screening permission and the government is pursuing legal options.
Filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan was the chief guest.
Culture Department Director Imbashekhar K presided; non-fiction jury chairperson Ruchir Joshi spoke.
In plain words
Screening permission Censor exemption certificate — Permission from the Union government needed to screen uncertified films at a festival.