The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) was held in Thiruvananthapuram. This film festival is hosted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. The competition section is limited to 14 selected films produced in Asia, Africa or Latin America.

The 26th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala was held from 18-25 March 2022. The festival was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Kurdish film-maker Lisa Calan was awarded the Spirit of Cinema award at the inaugural function.

Award Winners

Suvarna Chakoram for Best Film: Clara Sola by Nathalie Alvarez Mesen

Rajata Chakoram for Best Director: Ines Maria Barrionuevo for Camila Saldra Esta Noche

Rajata Chakoram for Best Debut Director: Nathalie Alvarez Mesen for Clara Sola

Audience Poll Award: Koozhangal by Vinothraj P S

FIPRESCI Award for Best International Film: You Resemble Me by Dina Amer

FIPRESCI Award for Best Malayalam Film: Aavasavyuham by Krishand

NETPAC Award for the Best Asian Film: Koozhangal by Vinothraj P S

NETPAC Award for the Best Malayalam Film: Aavasavyuham by Krishand

FFSI KR Mohanan Award for Best Debut Director from India: Prabhash Chandra for Be Ches Ne Veth

FFSI KR Mohanan Award for Best Debut Director from India: Tara Ramanujan for Nishiddho

Special mention for performance: Nina Dziembrowski for Camila Saldra Esta Noche

Special mention: Let it be morning by Eran Kolirin

Jury Prize: Koozhangal by Vinothraj P S