Films

Smoke and Mirrors Wins Best Student Short Film at Goa International Film Competition


Smoke and Mirrors, a psychological thriller directed by Goan filmmaker Rameez Shaikh, has won the Best Student Short Film award at the Goa International Film Competition, bringing national attention to student cinema from the region.

Events in Goa

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.

Entertainment

IFFI 2025 Unveils Goan Films Lineup & Cultural Celebrations for Its 56th Edition


The International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) has unveiled its Goan film selections and cultural highlights for the 56th edition, featuring five Goan films, open-air screenings, vibrant parades, and major competitions across the state from 20–28 November 2025.

Films

Goan Documentary “Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri” Wins Big at Miseentage Indian Film Awards 2025


“Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri,” a Konkani-language documentary directed by debutant filmmaker Prachi Shirodkar, has won the Best Documentary Award at the prestigious Miseentage Indian Film Awards 2025. The film highlights the heritage and craftsmanship of Goa’s traditional goldsmith artisans and arrives during the 75th anniversary of Goan cinema.

Events in Goa

Madganvcho Awaaz to Commemorate K. Vaikunth’s Birth Centenary in Margao


The birth centenary of legendary Goan cinematographer K. Vaikunth will be commemorated on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Imperial Hall, MCC Club, Margao, in a special event organised by Madganvcho Awaaz. The programme marks the concluding day of the centenary celebrations and pays tribute to his lasting impact on Indian cinema.