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Joshy recalled that it was the late actor Thilakan who first warned him about a 'mafia' within the industry.
Long and short documentaries, short films, animation, music videos and campus films will also be showcased at the festival, which will open in the state capital on Friday.
Nine of the 15-member executive council convened a parallel meeting the other day and sent the letters to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Saji Cherian, and Chalachitra academy secretary, demanding that either Ranjith should change his “autocratic” style of functioning or he be ousted.
The actor also spoke about the importance of such festivals and how his vision and perceptions were shaped by a similar festival like the IFFK.
The 'Suvarna Chakoram' (Golden Crow Pheasant Award) for Best Film in the international competition category was awarded to Japanese film 'Evil Does Not Exist' by Aku Wa Sonzai Shinai.
The filmmaker also spoke about the future plans of the Academy at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
This is Prashant's second outing at IFFK. His earlier works are 'Athisayangalude Venal' and 'Manipulated by Fingers'.
Polish filmmaker Zanussi still considers his debate with CPM leader P Govindapillai in the 'Open Forum' of the IFFK in 1998 frustrating.
Polish filmmaker and winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award Krzysztof Zanussi participated in an Open Forum, which was moderated by C S Venketeswaran.
It is available for Rs 100 and makers say it has a 2-year shelf life.
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