Best Short Film
Kanam
Directed by Mridul S
₹25,000 Cash Prize & Trophy
Endowed by Rishi Group, Bangalore
Season 02 (2025)
Held on 29 November 2025 at Varna Theatre, Mananthavady, in commemoration of Pazhassi Day. Organized jointly by Mananthavady Municipality, Pazhassi Raja Smaraka Granthalayam, and Drishtidosham Chalachithravedi.
Festival Overview & Key Milestones
EditionSeason 02 (2025)
Date29 November 2025
VenueVarna Theatre & Outdoor LED Arena, Mananthavady
Inaugurated byAjayan Chalissery (Kerala State Award Winner - Manjummel Boys)
Jury ChairmanSanthosh Mandoor (Writer & Director)
Season 02 Award Laureates
Jury & Audience VerdictBest Popular Short Film
Kanam
Directed by Mridul S
₹10,000 Cash Prize & Trophy
Endowed by Inox Agencies, Mananthavady (Voted via Electronic Voting)
Best Director
Ura
Sruthil Mathew
₹15,000 Cash Prize & Trophy
Endowed by Nilgiri Arts & Science College, Thaloor
Best Cinematographer
Golden Love
Nijo Abraham
₹10,000 Cash Prize & Trophy
Category Introduced in Season 02
Jury Special Mentions
01
Tta
Jury Special Mention
02
Treesa
Jury Special Mention
03
Timeless
Jury Special Mention
Festival Glimpses & Public Screenings
Varna Theatre Arena
Dignitaries & Festival Leadership
01.Ajayan Chalissery (Chief Guest & Inaugurator)
02.Santhosh Mandoor (Jury Chairman)
03.P. C. Sanath (Patron, Drishtidosham Chalachithravedi)
04.Pradeep Mangalassery (Advisor, Drishtidosham)
05.Babu Philip (President, Spandanam Charitable Trust)
06.Neethu Vincent (President, Pazhassi Smaraka Granthalayam)
07.Thomas Sevior (Secretary, Pazhassi Smaraka Granthalayam)
08.A. Ayoob (Joint Secretary, Pazhassi Smaraka Granthalayam)
09.K. P. Sunith (Convenor, Drishtidosham Chalachithravedi)
10.E. V. Arun (Joint Convenor, Drishtidosham)
11.A. Ajaykumar