Folklore films and documentaries are an effective tool to familiarise ourselves with our traditional knowledge and culture.  As we all know, everything linked to human life also comes under the purview of folklore. Folklore encompasses everything originating in the rural, the roots, aesthetics, mythology, arts, handicrafts, natural lifestyles and so on. A strong and extensive oral tradition, handicrafts tradition and artistic tradition are the tributaries of folklore. All traditional knowledge and art have its origin in nature and its diverse resources. Of course, for folklore film makers, chronicling tradition, natural heritage and culture is a challenge.

The 7th edition of IFFF is being organized jointly by the International Film Festival of Thrissur (IFFT), Centre for Media Studies, St. Thomas College, Thrissur, Naatukalakarakootam,and International Folk Films India during 05-10 January 2024.  IFFF will be held in hybrid mode in which both online and physical screening of the films are envisaged and the online screening will be done on an exclusive digital platform.
 

Entries on folklore-based short and documentary films on the broad realms of Art, Heritage, Culture, Oral Tradition, Biodiversity are will be showcased in the 7th edition of the International Folklore Film Festival.