The LK Film Festival upholds the highest standards of cinematic excellence by assembling a distinguished jury panel for each category. Every festival edition features a five member jury, carefully selected based on the level of the competition—state, national, or international. These jury members are renowned filmmakers, producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, critics, and industry experts, ensuring a diverse and well-rounded evaluation process.

At the state level, the jury consists of celebrated filmmakers and industry professionals from Kerala, bringing deep insights into regional cinema. At the national level, the panel expands to include leading figures from the Indian film industry, representing various genres and filmmaking styles. For the international level, esteemed global filmmakers and industry veterans join the jury, adding a broader perspective to the selection and awards process.

The jury members evaluate films based on originality, storytelling, direction, cinematography, editing, and overall impact. Their expertise ensures a fair, transparent, and merit-based selection process, recognizing the best talents in filmmaking.

By bringing together some of the most respected voices in cinema, the LK Film Festival guarantees that every film is judged with integrity, professionalism, and a passion for great storytelling.