Kerala International Children’s Film Festival, 2018

Question: Recently where was the International Children’s Film Festival, 2018 organized in Kerala?
(a) Thrissur
(b) Thiruvananthapuram
(c) Kochi
(d) Kovalam
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • During May 14-20, 2018, the International Children’s Film Festival, 2018 was organized in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • For the first time in Kerala, Children Film Festival was organized for children above the age of 5 years and below 18 years of age.
  • It was organized by the Kerala Child Welfare Council of State with the support of the Kerala State Film Academy, the Kerala State Film Development Corporation and State Children’s Literature Institute.
  • Over 140 films, short films and documentaries were exhibited in this ceremony.
  • This event was organized in Tagore Theater, Kairali, Neela, Shri and Kala Bhawan Theater.
  • During the ceremony, daily workshops were organized on the methods of making cinema.
  • The main focus was on children related to orphanages and tribal areas for participation in this.
  • Over 4000 national and international representatives attended the program.

Reference:
http://www.icffk.com/about-icffk.php
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/thiruvananthapuram-to-host-first-ever-childrens-film-festival/articleshow/64094755.cms