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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Goan Film Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri Wins Best Documentary at AISFF 2026
Goan documentary Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri, directed by Prachi Shirodkar, won the Best Documentary Award at the Amader International Short Film Festival (AISFF) 2026 in Kolkata. Shirodkar also received the Best Director – Festival Mention, marking a significant international milestone.
“Ancessao” by Manguirish J. Bandodkar Officially Selected for IFFSA Toronto 2025
"Ancessao", a Konkani short film by emerging Goan filmmaker Manguirish J. Bandodkar, has been officially selected for the prestigious International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto 2025. This recognition marks a significant milestone for Konkani cinema on the global stage.