The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will open with a parade instead of the usual inaugural ceremony at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will flag off the IFFI Parade, which will feature Goa’s signature carnival and Shigmo floats. The change comes as the stadium is booked for the FIDE World Cup, confirmed ESG Chairperson Delilah Lobo.
The wait is over! The official theme for this year’s 48 Hours Short Film Making Competition at GSFF 2025 is “शेजारी – Neighbour”. Participants now have exactly 48 hours to write, shoot, and submit their short films. With a submission deadline of 4th August 2025 at 10:00 AM at the ESG Office, the challenge is on! Films must be between 5 to 40 minutes, in Konkani or Marathi, with English subtitles. Lights, camera, action! 🎥
The 10th, 11th, and 12th editions of the Goa State Film Festival will unfold from 14th to 17th August 2025, promising four days of powerful cinema, cultural celebration, and competitive filmmaking. A key highlight this year is the “48 Hours Short Film Making Competition,” inviting local talent to create impactful short films in just two days.
