The 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India 2025 (IFFI 2025) scheduled from 20th November to 28th November 2025, will witness Entertainment Society of Goa’s special section of Premiere/Non Premiere films produced by Goan film-makers in Feature and Non-Feature category.
ESG received a total of 17 entries in both the sections this year. Out of which, 5 non-feature films have been selected by Jury members.
Following are the films that are selected:
Goan Director’s cut
1) ZERO BULB directed by Soham Prasad Bhende (Non feature, Premiere)
2) HALAD directed by Sobita Kudtarkar (Non feature, Premiere)
3) “MY DAD INVENTED THE VADAPAV” ASHOK VAIDYA AND SONS directed by Sainath Uskaikar (Non feature, Non Premiere)
Goan Producer’s Cut
1) MERAKI, BY THE SEA produced by Dr. Gwendolynn De Ornelas (Non feature, Premiere)
2) GHAR produced by Sahit Studios LLP (Non feature, Premiere)
ESG has thanked all 3 Jury Members for the excellent work done – P. Sheshadri, Chairman of Jury, Priya Krishnaswamy, Member of the Jury and Rajeev Bhatia, Member of the Jury, who are distinct professionals from the Indian Film Industry.
ESG also congratulated all the directors, producers, casts and crews and all those who are involved outside and inside to make these films as the films have got selected for IFFI screenings.
IFFI FLOAT PARADE PRIZES ANNOUNCED
The inaugural event for 56th IFFI will witness a grand Float parade on 20th November, marking the ceremonial opening celebrations of the festival. The parade will commence from the Old GMC Building at 3:30 PM and proceed towards Kala Academy, showcasing the vibrant spirit of Indian cinema and Goan cultural artistry.
This year’s parade is themed “Celebrating Indian Cinema, India on Global Platform and the Future of Cinema.” The event will consist of two segments: Segment 1 – Goan Cultural Floats. This segment features floats created by talented Goan individuals and cultural groups. A total of 12 Goan groups will participate in the competition.
Prizes for Segment 1
• 1st Prize – ₹3,50,000
• 2nd Prize – ₹3,00,000
• 3rd Prize – ₹2,50,000
• 4th Prize – ₹2,00,000
• 5th Prize – ₹1,50,000
• 5 Consolation Prizes – ₹1,00,000 each
• Remuneration of ₹30,000 each will be paid to all participating float groups not receiving any prize.
Segment 2 – Promotional Floats
This segment will feature promotional floats by production houses, media houses, and other creative industry stakeholders.
Prizes for Segment 2
• 1st Prize – ₹2,50,000
• 2nd Prize – ₹2,00,000
• 3rd Prize – ₹1,50,000
• 4th Prize – ₹1,25,000
• 5th Prize – ₹1,00,000
• Remuneration of ₹30,000 each will be paid to non-winning participants in this category.
Romtamel Competition (21st to 25th November 2025)
As part of IFFI’s cultural celebrations, the Romtamel traditional performance competition will be held from 21st to 25th November 2025, featuring 10 leading Romtamel groups from across Goa.
Romtamel Competition – Prizes
• 1st Prize – ₹3,00,000
• 2nd Prize – ₹2,50,000
• 3rd Prize – ₹2,00,000
• 4th Prize – ₹1,75,000
• 5th Prize – ₹1,50,000
• 5 Consolation Prizes – ₹1,00,000 each
Peripheral programme/transportation update:
• Open-air screenings will be held at Miramar Beach, Ravindra Bhavan Fatorda and Vagator Beach parking (Helipad) Beach.
2. IFFI Mile from ESG to Kala Academy– Stalls and other activities for people engagement.
3. Free transport facilities for Delegates that includes Rickshaws, Pool cars & KTC electric Buses (8.30 am to till the last movie show).
5. 3 routes for buses –
1) Miramar circle to Inox Porvorim & Vice Versa,
2) Miramar circle to Magic Moviez-Ponda & Vice versa
3) Miramar to Ravindra Bhavan, Margao & back.
