About | NFR Kochi Festival

About NFR Kochi Festival

NFR, an annual celebration of cinematic excellence organized by NEO Film School, Kochi, recognizes exceptional talent across 15 categories. A distinguished jury, including renowned filmmakers, industry experts, and a select public panel, meticulously selects award recipients.

NEO
FILM
REPUBLIC

KOCHI FESTIVAL

An International Short Film, Documentary and Animation Film Festival, is just around the corner.

A Mega Film Festival for regional, national, & international non-feature filmmakers, technicians & artists showcasing short films, documentaries & animation films

MASTERS CURATING THE FESTIVAL

Shri. Sibi Malayil

FESTIVAL CHAIRMAN

PRESIDENT – FEFKA
PRESIDENT – GOVERNING COUNCIL
NEO FILM SCHOOL

DR. JAIN JOSEPH (FTII, IIM)

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN
& COURSE DESIGNER
NEO FILM SCHOOL

SHRI. LEO THADDEUS

FESTIVAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

WRITER, FILM DIRECTOR
& SCHOOL DIRECTOR
NEO FILM SCHOOL

A Glimpse of NEO Film School

NEO Film School in Kochi, India’s first integrated film school, uniquely combines art, technology, management, and entrepreneurship, fostering a confident and creative spirit among its students. With a legacy of producing thousands of successful film professionals, NEO is now poised to become a global leader in film education.

NEO Film School is affiliated to Media and Entertainment Skills Council (MESC), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and National Skill India Mission (NSIM). Industry Training Partners include Canon Imaging Academy, Sony and the Indian Navy.

15 Years of Legacy
2000+ Alumni
1500+ Student Productions
Drugs-Free Campus
Film Incubator

Drawing inspiration from Plato’s seminal work “The Republic,” in which the profound concepts of Justice, Virtue and Happiness are deeply explored, the NFR Film Festival invites filmmakers to embark on a creative journey. By translating these profound ideas into compelling narratives, the festival seeks to inspire filmmakers to use their art to contribute to a more just and virtuous society.