PANAJI: The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) announced a special Goan section on Konkani and Marathi feature and non-feature films for the 51st Iffi which is scheduled to be held in January 2021. Films made between November 1, 2019, and December 31, 2020, are eligible in this section. Applicants can log on to the ESG website to submit their entries.
A jury will select feature and non-feature films of cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence in the special Goan section for the promotion of film art through the non-profit screening of such films. The last date for submitting the applications along with supporting material is January 4, 2021. ESG has said that applications received after the last date may be rejected without any reference to the applicant.
ESG said that the jury panel who are from the film industry will consist of non-Goan members to ensure a non-biased selection. To ensure that there is no language barrier, the applicants have been urged to add sub-titles to their film submissions.
After the entries are selected slots will be decided for the screening of each of the films. The 51st Iffi will be held from January 16 to 24, 2021.