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.

Films

Goan Film Claudia by Rajendra Talak Invited for Indian Panorama–Special Presentation at IFFI 2025


Although no Goan film was selected in the official Indian Panorama category for IFFI 2025, acclaimed filmmaker Rajendra Talak’s Konkani feature Claudia will be screened under the “Indian Panorama – Special Presentation” section of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) confirmed the selection, with its Managing Director, Prakash Magdum, facilitating the special invitation.

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.