The maiden short film festival, December Dreams, organised jointly by the Pathanamthitta Press Club and the district panchayat, will be held at the Town Hall here on Friday.
Screening of all the 36 eligible entries selected from both the school and general categories will begin at 9 a.m. Entry will be free.
District panchayat president R. Haridas Edathitta will inaugurate the festival. Press Club president Sam Chempakathil will preside over the function.
District Collector S. Harikishore will deliver the keynote address.
The panel of judges comprises Kaviyur Sivaprasad, Biju, both award-winning film-makers, Abraham Mathew, short story writer, and journalist.
The prizes will be presented at a cultural evening to be held at St. Stephen’s auditorium on December 27.