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Goa is hosting a special edition of its State Film Festival from August 14-17. The event marks 75 years of the iconic Konkani film Mogacho Aunddo. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant invites Konkani and Marathi filmmakers to participate. The festival includes screenings, workshops, and competitions with submissions open from June 17 to July 7.

Key Points: Goa Film Festival Celebrates 75 Years of Mogacho Aunddo

  • Festival runs August 14-17 in Goa
  • Celebrates 75 years of Mogacho Aunddo
  • Features Konkani-Marathi films and workshops
  • Submissions open June 17-July 7
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Goa State Film Festival to be held from August 14-17

Goa State Film Festival from Aug 14-17 honors Konkani-Marathi cinema with workshops, screenings, and competitions.

"This film festival is a great opportunity for Konkani and Marathi films. – Pramod Sawant"

Panaji, June 16

Goa is all set to celebrate 75 years of iconic Goan Konkani-language film 'Mogacho Aunddo' with a special edition of the Goa State Film Festival.

On Monday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the Goa Film Festival will take place in the state from August 14 to 17.

Speaking with ANI, Sawant shared, "On behalf of the Goan Entertainment Society, we have organised a four-day Goa Film Festival on August 14, 15, 16 and 17. I am inviting all Konkani, Marathi films made of Goan origin or worked on by Goan technicians to participate in it. This film festival is a great opportunity for Konkani and Marathi films."

The festival aims to honour Konkani and Marathi films. Audience will get a chance to participate in insightful sessions, workshops, in-conversation sessions, knowledge series, and market interactions.

Submissions for the competition will open on June 17 and close on July 7.

- ANI

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Rahul P.
This is fantastic news! Goa's rich cultural heritage deserves this platform. Konkani cinema has given us gems like 'Mogacho Aunddo' - hope this festival revives interest in regional cinema. Will definitely plan a trip to Goa in August! 🎬
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Priya M.
Great initiative but why only Konkani and Marathi films? Goa has a multicultural identity - including English and Hindi films made by Goan filmmakers would make it more inclusive. The festival has potential to become bigger like IFFI if planned well.
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Suresh K.
As someone from Mangalore where Konkani is also spoken, I'm thrilled! Our regional cinema needs more recognition. Will they have subtitles for non-Konkani speakers? That would help wider appreciation of these films.
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Anjali D.
Perfect timing during Independence Day weekend! Goa + good cinema = amazing holiday plan. Hope they screen some classics along with new films. The workshops sound interesting too for aspiring filmmakers.
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Vikram S.
Good move but the submission window seems too short (just 20 days). Many independent filmmakers need more time to prepare their entries. Hope the government extends the deadline by at least 2 weeks.

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