Goa has earned international recognition as filmmaker Sainath S Uskaikar’s short documentary Waai won the Best Documentary (Short) award at the prestigious New York Indian Film Festival 2026. The film celebrates the legacy of the last four Waai singers from a Muslim nomadic community in Kutch.
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Hovyo Selected for Waves International Film Festival, Showcasing Goa’s Fading Folk Heritage
Hovyo, a documentary created by students of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, has been officially selected for the Waves International Film Festival, highlighting Goa’s traditional oral folk songs and their cultural significance.
“I Am Nothing” Documentary on Vamona Navelcar Premieres to Acclaim in Lisbon
The documentary I Am Nothing (2025), directed by Ronak Kamat and scored by Ashley Fernandes, received a powerful response at its Lisbon premiere at Museu Do Oriente, celebrating the life and legacy of acclaimed Goan artist Vamona Navelcar.