Kerala to host short film festival on autism; organisers call for entries

Published Dec 06, 2023 | 4:13 PMUpdated Dec 07, 2023 | 10:50 AM

The theme of the festival is to explore the diverse narratives and experiences related to Autism in a positive manner. (cadrre.org)

The Centre for Autism and other Disabilities Rehabilitation Research and Education (CADRRE) on Tuesday announced an international short film festival on autism.

Titled CIFA, the CADRRE International Film festival on Autism, invited entries of short films between one to five minutes duration. The theme is to explore the diverse narratives and experiences related to autism in a positive manner.

The festival is set to take place in Thiruvananthapuram. 

A jury, comprising experts in the fields of film and autism, would be announced later, the organisers said.  The event will also award the best film with a cash prize and an official certificate of recognition.

The deadline for submission of entries is 29 December. The award ceremony will be conducted on the World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April.

The Centre for Autism and other Disabilities Rehabilitation Research and Education (CADRRE) is a not-for-profit organisation founded in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with the aim of transforming the lives of children affected with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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