Entertainment Society of Goa in association with the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Goa Dental College and Hospital will organise the 8th Goa Anti-Tobacco Film Festival on 31st May 2026.
The aim of the initiative is to select Ad-Films to spread the message of harmful effects of Tobacco use and its ill-effects. The awareness event aims at decreasing the incidence of Oral Cancer and heart diseases in Goa, and also for the promotion of film art through the non-profit screening of these films.
The festival will be held in two sections, Goa and National sections. The theme for the festival is “Unmasking the appeal: Countering Nicotine & Tobacco Addiction”.
Goan Section Ad-Films: The films should be in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi or English language and should be produced by Goan producers/Production Houses, Goan individuals, students studying in Goa and educational and social institutions only. The Ad film should not be more than 2 minutes and should carry English subtitles.
National Section Ad-Films: The film should be in Hindi or English language only and should be produced by an Indian producer/ Production Houses, Individuals/Students and educational and social institutions from India only. The Ad-film should not be more than 2 minutes and should carry English subtitles. The producer(s) and /or right holder (s) may register by filling the Registration Form latest by 17th April 2026. The form and Rules and Regulations for this competition are available on www.esg.co.in termed as “8th Goa Anti-Tobacco Film Festival Registration Form”.
The last date for receipt of film entries along with supporting documents is 13th May 2026. The prizes for Goan section will be: 1st Prize: Rs. 50,000, 2nd Prize: Rs. 30,000; 3rd Prize: Rs. 20,000; National section prizes: 1st Prize: Rs. 1,00,000, 2nd Prize: Rs. 50,000, 3rd Prize: Rs. 30,000.
