Mass gazatte 4.O Media fest 2026

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, MES Kalladi College, Mannarkkad, successfully organized MaSS Gazette 4.0 Media Fest on February 16 and 17. The two-day fest aimed to provide students with practical exposure and insights into the evolving media landscape. The fest commenced on February 16 with two engaging workshop sessions. The first session, titled “From Idea to Screen: Script Writing Workshop,” was handled by Joseph Kiran George, a scriptwriter in the Indian film industry. The session provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of transforming ideas into structured screenplays, highlighting key elements of storytelling and script development. The second session, “Step into Interactive Realities: AR and VR Workshop,” was conducted by Illuzia Lab, led by its CEO and founder Noufal P. The workshop introduced students to the emerging fields of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), offering hands-on insights into immersive technologies and their applications in modern media. The second day, February 17, marked the official launch of the media fest. Actor and director Anand Sathyan, known for his works Vazha and Gauthamante Radham, attended as the chief guest. He interacted with the audience, sharing his experiences in the film industry and offering valuable advice to aspiring media professionals. Following the inaugural session, a panel discussion was held on the topic “Madhyama Meghalayile Maatavum Velluvilikalum” (Changes and Challenges in the Media Field). The panel featured Shahala Vellincode, Chief Sub Editor and writer at Manorama, and Jijo George, Senior Reporter at Deshabhimani. The discussion focused on the current transformations in media, ethical challenges, and the future of journalism. As part of the fest, the department also organized a film screening of Feminchi Fathima for the students of the college, adding a creative and reflective dimension to the event. Overall, MaSS Gazette 4.0 was a vibrant and informative media fest that successfully combined academic learning with industry exposure, enriching the students’ understanding of contemporary media practices.