The delegate cell of the International Film Festival has started functioning. Minister V N Vasavan inaugurated it and  actress Annie received the first pass. Actor Gokul Suresh received the first delegate kit bearing an anti-drug message from Minister MB Rajesh. Ranjith, Chairman of the Film Academy presided over the function.Rani George, Principal Secretary of the Department of Culture, Madhu Pal, Chairman of the Cultural Welfare Board, KG Mohan Kumar, Chairman of the Delegate Committee, Deepika Suseelan, Artistic Director of the festival, Academy Secretary C. Ajoy, Shaji, Deputy Director and others were present.

The passes will be distributed through the delegate cell arranged at Tagore Theatre, the main venue of the festival. Pass distribution will start from Wednesday at 9 am. Delegate kits are distributed through 14 counters. Delegates should arrive with ID proof to collect the passes. A separate counter has been set up for students, senior citizens and differently-abled persons.