Two Goan films to be screened at IFFI

The State of Goa has been successfully playing host to the International Film Festival of India since 2004; a platform that showcases the Indian and International films to participants from across the globe. In recent years, the Goan film industry itself has grown by leaps and bounds and is slowly stepping onto the national scene. It is no wonder then, that Konkani cinema has carved a place for itself at IFFI . The film festival this year, will be celebrating Goan films under two distinct sections that is the premiere and non premiere section .

This year for the 51 st edition of IFFI 2021, a total of seven entries in both the sections, were received, that is premiere section five entries (one feature and four non-feature) and non-premiere section two entries (one feature and one non-feature).

The jury members on board were Sanjay Kapoor, Rajat Nagpal and Ridham Janve, who are distinct professionals from the Indian Film Industry.

The selected films in respective sections are as follows:-

Premier Section –
, a short film by Manguirish Bandodkar and Pravin Parker.

Non-Premier Section -
, a short film by Suyash Kamat.



Further, it has always been the endeavor of the festival authorities, especially the Entertainment Society of Goa to promote Goan cinema. Thus in 2014, the organising body took to the initiative to introduce the Goan Section, which would showcase Goan feature and non-feature films produced during the year.

The festival which has made Goa its permanent home, is indeed a perfect platform for many a delegates to be introduced to the niche Goan Film industry. The festival authorities are hoping that delegates enjoy this select snapshot of Konkani films.