A major setback for Goan cinema emerged this year as the Goan Section of the International Film Festival of India recorded a significant drop in local representation. Fourteen Goan films were selected in 2024, compared to only five in 2025—an approximate two-third reduction that sharply narrows the presence of Goan filmmakers at the festival.

The decline is compounded by the complete absence of Goan feature films in the 2025 Goan Section. All selected works fall under non-feature filmmaking, resulting in a year where no Goan full-length narrative is showcased. This marks a major shift for a category established specifically to highlight the state’s own cinema. Read Also IFFI 2024 Concludes With Grand Closing Ceremony; Record Participation From 28 Countries, Over ₹500...

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