The 10th, 11th, and 12th editions of the Goa State Film Festival will be held from 14th–17th August 2025 in Panaji, featuring screenings at Maquinez Palace Theatre and INOX. The festival will celebrate Goan cinema in Konkani and Marathi with 19 feature films and 4 non-feature films in competition, vying for 21 feature film awards and 7 non-feature awards.
Feature film titles include Questaio de Confusao, Miranda House, Kaajro, Amori (Dusk), Mopa Diary, Ransaavat, and MOG. Non-feature entries include Wagro and Goy: Swatantryach e Homkhan.
The event will also host interactive sessions:
Workshop “Painting with Light: Cinematography as the Soul of Cinema” – Shri Neelaabh Kaul (15 Aug, 10:30 am)
Masterclass on Acting – Mr. Kanwarjit Paintal (16 Aug, 10 am)
Masterclass “Understanding the Power of Cinema” – Pankaj Saxena (16 Aug, 11:30 am)
Masterclass on Movie Action – Shri Chitah Yajnesh Shetty (17 Aug, 10 am)
Register at www.esg.co.in for details on films, workshops, and masterclasses.
Organised by the Department of Information & Publicity, Govt. of Goa and executed by the Entertainment Society of Goa.
