What is the new film finance scheme in Goa?

Goa is introducing a revised film finance scheme to provide subsidies and support to local filmmakers.

What is the Konkani film 'Halad' about?

'Halad' is a film about a family in rural Goa facing challenges related to an alcoholic father, and how an event changes their lives.

How can Goan filmmakers benefit from the new scheme?

The scheme aims to help Goan filmmakers, particularly those making Konkani and Marathi films, get selected for the Indian Panorama at IFFI.

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Goa Film Fund Boost: New Subsidy for Local Filmmakers

21 Nov, 2025

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Summary

State government plans a new film finance scheme for Goan filmmakers.
The scheme aims to increase Konkani and Marathi films in Indian Panorama.
Filmmaker Sobita Kudtarkar's Konkani film 'Halad' premiered at IFFI.

Goa Film Fund Boost: New Subsidy for Local Filmmakers

Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant revealed plans for a new film finance scheme tailored for local filmmakers. This revised subsidy aims to enhance the prospects of Konkani and Marathi films produced in Goa securing spots in the prestigious Indian Panorama section at future International Film Festival of India (IFFI) editions.

The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Goan film section at the 56th IFFI, where the Konkani film 'Halad,' directed by Sobita Kudtarkar, was screened. Kudtarkar expressed her joy over the film's international platform, emphasizing her contribution to the Konkani language rather than seeking accolades.

'Halad' portrays a family's resilience in an interior Goan village, navigating hardship under an alcoholic father, with an unexpected event altering their destiny. Kudtarkar, an actor with a theatre background, highlighted her long-held desire to share this story, driven by artistic satisfaction.