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222nd Pazhassi Day Commemoration
Pazhassi Short Film Fest Season 03

28 November 2026 • Mananthavady

In Association With
Mananthavady Municipality
Mananthavady Municipality
Pazhassi Raja Smaraka Granthalayam
Pazhassi Raja Smaraka Granthalayam
Drishtidosham Chalachithravedi
Drishtidosham Chalachithravedi
Entries Open NowPSFF 2026
Awards & Cash Prizes
Best Short Film₹25,000 + Memento
Best Director₹15,000 + Memento
Best Cinematographer₹10,000 + Memento
Popular Short Film₹10,000 + Memento

Short films completed between 01 September 2023 and 31 August 2026 are eligible to apply.

Deadline

30 Sept 2026

Total Run Time

Max 30 Mins

Registration Fee

₹1,000 (Per Film)

Announcements:
Entries are being invited for: Best Short Film
Best Director
Best Cinematographer
Best Popular Short Film
Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026
Screening: 28 November 2026 at Mananthavady
Entries are being invited for: Best Short Film
Best Director
Best Cinematographer
Best Popular Short Film
Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026
Screening: 28 November 2026 at Mananthavady
Official Evaluation CommitteePSFF Season 03

Jury & Patrons

Distinguished filmmakers and cinema practitioners heading the official evaluation panel for Season 03.

Sherry Govindan
Jury Chairman

Sherry Govindan is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker whose cinematic works have earned prominent state and national recognition, making him a deeply respected voice in Malayalam independent cinema.

• National Film Award (2011) — Special Mention for Best Director
• Kerala State Film Award (2011) — Best Debut Director
• Jury Member — International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK)
Arjun K
Jury Member

Arjun K

Filmmaker & Film Critic

Arjun K is a Kerala-based filmmaker and critic whose work bridges fiction, documentary, and experimental cinema. Rooted in history, memory, and philosophical inquiry, his films challenge narrative conventions while maintaining sharp socio-political relevance.

• Director — K-Pop (2025) - 13th ARKIPEL Jakarta International Documentary & Experimental Film Festival (2026)
• Director — Dialogues on Emancipation (2023)
• Festival Programmer — Independent & Experimental Film Festival of Kerala
Sanath PC
Festival Patron

Sanath PC

Visual Effects Designer, Coordinator and Supervisor

Sanath Pilleri Chelleri professionally credited as P. C. Sanath is an Indian visual effects designer, coordinator and supervisor known for his works primarily in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam cinema. Sanath is Co-Founder of the Visual effects company Firefly Creative Studio. Sanath is a Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Visual Effects category.

• Distinguished industry professional
• Evaluation committee member for official selections
• Co-Founder of the Visual effects company Firefly Creative Studio
Previous EditionOfficial Laurels

Season 02 Winners

Festival Retrospective

Kanam - Best Film & Popular Film
Best Film & Popular Film

Kanam

DirectionMridul S
CinematographyAnil Babu
Ura - Best Director
Best Director

Ura

DirectionSruthil Mathew
Golden Love - Best Cinematographer
Best Cinematographer

Golden Love

CinematographyNijo Abraham
Festival RetrospectivePhoto Archives

Frames & Moments

Glimpses From Season 02

Official Press & BulletinsDispatches

Festival Updates

PSFF Season 03 Newsroom

Institutional Alliances • PSFF Season 03

Partners & Sponsors

Official Supporters & Patrons

Mananthavady Municipality

Mananthavady Municipality

Pazhassi Raja Smaraka Granthalayam

Pazhassi Raja Smaraka Granthalayam

Drishtidosham Chalachithravedi

Drishtidosham Chalachithravedi

Aegis Auctor

Aegis Auctor