Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 31 -- The 31st Kerala International Film Festival (IFFK) will have more screenings, with the first show scheduled at 7 am and additional performances extending late into the night, to ensure that delegates can watch films without prolonged waiting, Minister for Cinema, Culture and Tourism P.C. Vishnunath said on Saturday.

The expanded screening schedule is intended to manage the rush and avoid situations in which film enthusiasts wait for hours but are unable to watch their chosen films, he said.

Inaugurating the meeting to form the organising committee for the 31st edition of the festival, the Minister said the IFFK had earned a unique place through its content, organisation and widespread public participation. ...