Distinguished Panels of Adjudication
Presiding over the official competition sections with rigorous artistic discernment. Our deliberating bodies convene seasoned auteurs, academy scholars, and visionaries shaping contemporary global cinema.
International Jury
Prasanna Vithanage
Acclaimed Film Director, Screenwriter & Producer
Celebrated figure in South Asian cinema known for poetic humanist narratives including ‘With You, Without You’and ‘Paradise’.
Jury Member
France
Golda Sellam
International Producer, Film Executive & Acquisitions Consultant
Renowned European co-production strategist and international festival delegate advising premier cinematic development bodies across Cannes and Venice markets.
Jury Member
India / Kerala
Kaviyoor Sivaprasad
Veteran Filmmaker, Screenwriter & Film Academician
Influential parallel cinema pioneer and state film award laureate whose structural studies have shaped cinematic curricula and aesthetic movements.
Students Jury
Nikhil S Praveen
National Award-winning Cinematographer
Acclaimed visual architect celebrated for masterstrokes in visual storytelling across contemporary Indian cinema and luminous chiaroscuro compositions.
Jury Member
National Film Award - Best Actress
Aparna Balamurali
National Award-winning Actress, Classical Dancer & Vocalist
Versatile artist recognized for transformative, critically lauded performances in contemporary cinema, bridging naturalistic method with expressive depth.
Jury Member
Emerging Film Talent
Yadhu Vamsee
Film Director, Screenwriter & Visual Narrative Innovator
Dynamic young filmmaker championing distinct new-wave cinematic grammar, boundary-pushing short-form formats, and fresh generational perspectives.
