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Goa Film Set for International Debut
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Bosco Bhandarkar's directorial debut 'Shadow Hill' selected for IFFI Co-Production Market.
- Film explores treasure hunt, memory, loss, and human connection in changing Goa.
- Kindling Pictures seeks co-producers and financiers for the unique cinematic vision.
Director Bosco Bhandarkar's feature directorial debut, 'Shadow Hill: Of Spirits and Men,' has been selected for the Co-Production Market at the International Film Festival of India's Film Bazaar. The film centers on two men embarking on a treasure hunt in Goa, each seeking personal resolution amidst tales of the past. It delves into themes of memory, loss, and the search for human connection.
Inspired by Bhandarkar's childhood summers in a Goan village, the narrative blends humor and tragedy. It also addresses the environmental impact of real estate development and political corruption in Goa, reflecting on the drastic shifts in the locals' perception of space and time. Bhandarkar aims to inspire faith in humanity through the story.
Kiran Rao, co-founder of Kindling Pictures, expressed confidence in Bhandarkar's humanistic perspective and unique storytelling style. The production company is actively seeking co-producers and financiers to realize Bhandarkar's vision, having already invested 25% of the budget. They anticipate an extraordinary cinematic experience.
