Goan short film The Awakening, directed by 21-year-old filmmaker Rameez Shaikh, has been officially selected for screening at the 5th Mitee Environment Short Film and Documentary Festival in Pune, standing out as the only Goan film at the festival.
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IFFI Closes International Section on a High with Thailand’s Surreal Gem A Useful Ghost
Thailand’s A Useful Ghost wrapped the International section at IFFI with a whimsical, surreal story of love, loss, and an unusual ghost—a vacuum cleaner. Director Ratchapoom and his team reveal the playful visuals, emotional depth, and global journey behind this extraordinary film.
“This Tempting Madness” Team Unpacks Memory, Misogyny & Survival at IFFI 2025
At the IFFI press conference, the cast and crew of This Tempting Madness opened up about transforming a painful real-life story into a psychologically charged film. Director Jennifer Montgomery, producer Andrew Davis, and actors Suraj Sharma and Zenobia Shroff discussed trauma, memory, misogyny, and the responsibility of portraying truth with empathy.
Dr. Pramod Sawant Inaugurated the Goa Section at the 56th International Film Festival of India
Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Goa Section at the 56th IFFI, marking the event with the opening screening of the Konkani film Halad and celebrating the growing vibrance of Goan cinema.
WAVES Film Bazaar Launches in Goa, Celebrates Global Filmmaking Collaboration
The 19th edition of WAVES Film Bazaar opened in Goa, bringing together 300 film projects and delegates from over seven countries, highlighting innovation, collaboration, and India’s growing role as a global filmmaking hub.