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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ESG spent over Rs 29cr to organise last edition of Iffi
Porvorim: The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) spent Rs 29.6 crore to organise the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India in 2024. Of this, Rs 1.8 crore was borne by the National Film Development Corporation of India, CM Pramod Sawant — also the minister for information and publicity — stated in the assembly on Tuesday. The ESG spent Rs 11.4 crore towards 'events', which included Rs 10.2 crore for the appointment of vendors for ideation, design, fabrication on roads, and decor. The govt agency spent over Rs 5 crore towards 'technical' expenses. This included the appointment of an agency for setting up infrastructure for open-air screening, installing digital cinema projectors, renting bag scanners, and upgrading the PA system at Maquinez Palace. Another Rs 6.4 crore was incurred towards 'administration', which included Rs 2.9 crore for air travel, Rs 2.3 crore for accommodation, and Rs 1 crore for transport. ESG's Rs 2.4 crore 'HR' spend comprised expenses such as the appointment of personnel, catering for various personnel, providing security services at various venues, and appointing an agency for providing chemical toilets. Another Rs 1.5 crore was spent on 'IT'-related work, including using card printer consumables, providing internet leased lines, supplying laptops on a rental basis, upgrading the mobile app and the film guide, renewing the firewall license, supplying toners/consumables for printers, and providing batteries. Towards 'PR', the ESG spent Rs 1 crore on advertisements and media plans for the festival. It also incurred expenses of Rs 6.4 lakh towards 'marketing', which included obtaining insurance for all venues and personnel, cultural programmes, and printing and artwork.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tawadkar defends Film City amid local opposition
Margao: Residents of Loliem, Canacona, continue to intensify their opposition to development projects on comunidade land in the area, but assembly speaker and local MLA Ramesh Tawadkar said the Film City project has potential to create employment opportunities for local youths. The opposition to the project was evident at the Loliem gram sabha held earlier this year, which demanded immediate revocation of all permissions for the Film City project, planned across 11 lakh sqm of eco-sensitive plateau land. However, Tawadkar said that with the Loliem-Pollem comunidade having already decided to provide the required land at Bhagwati plateau to state govt for the project, an agreement was signed with the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) as part of their commitment to employment-generating initiatives. 'A project like Film City will not only create employment but also generate new opportunities for local youth in arts, technology, and the film industry,' Tawadkar said. He said that the rocky terrain, unsuitable for agricultural projects, makes it appropriate for such development. Loliem-Polem citizens' committee member Manoj Prabhugaonkar said their signature campaign has been receiving 'great support', with five out of nine panchayat members supporting their efforts to save the plateau. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The committee has written to the panchayat demanding rejection of 'non-traditional' projects on the plateau. Locals raised environmental concerns and cited threats to water resources, cattle grazing lands, agriculture, forest produce, wildlife, and biodiversity. They said that documents obtained through RTI reveal that the project, marketed as a Film City, includes various recreational facilities such as water sports, a golf course, spa facilities, caravan parks, and adventure sports — activities that gram sabha members argue cannot be permitted in an eco-sensitive zone.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Goa state film festival to be held from Aug 14 to 17
Panaji: Goa will celebrate 75 years of Mogacho Aunddo with a special edition of the Goa Film Festival from Aug 14 to 17. The festival will be held at the Entertainment Society of Goa, showcasing Goan cinema across the 10th to 12th editions, featuring films from 2018 to 2023. The festival will honour Konkani and Marathi films, with separate feature categories and a combined non-feature section. Feature films must have a minimum runtime of 70 minutes, while non-feature films should range between 5 and 70 minutes. All films must feature at least 15% Goan-origin artists and technicians (except international co-productions), a censor certificate, and English subtitles. The awards will honour excellence in cinema across categories, with cash prizes for best film, best direction, and best acting performances in both Konkani and Marathi. The feature film section will offer prizes for best actor, actress, cinematographer, music director, story, and more, with each winner receiving Rs 25,000. The best film will win Rs 5 lakh (first prize) and Rs 3 lakh (second prize) in both sections. In the non-feature category, best fiction and non-fiction films will each get Rs 1 lakh, while awards for best cinematography, editing, music, and theme will carry Rs 25,000 each. A key highlight is a short filmmaking competition, where filmmakers have 48 hours to create a short film after receiving a topic, with prizes of Rs 25,000 for best film and Rs 15,000 each for best director, actor (male and female), cinematographer, and editor. The festival will host workshops, masterclasses, and talks with industry experts, along with market interactions to share insights on filmmaking. Submissions for the competition will open on June 17 and close on July 7.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Goa film finance scheme reopens after 10 yrs
Panaji: The Goa film finance scheme is set to reopen from June 18 to 25, inviting filmmakers to submit any pending applications for financial support. The scheme, inactive since 2015, offers financial assistance to Goan filmmakers producing feature and non-feature films in Konkani, Marathi, English, and Hindi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the last window in Nov 2024, 30 applications were received for films made from 2016 to 2023. Entertainment Society of Goa chairperson Delilah Lobo said that the grant will be given to select films. 'The scrutiny is complete, and an evaluation committee will now begin grading the applications. The finance committee will then decide on the distribution of funds for the selected projects,' Lobo said. Feature films get financial aid in three categories—A category Rs 50 lakh, B category Rs 30 lakh, and C category Rs 10 lakh. Producers can receive up to 50% of the total expenditure, based on an audited statement or income tax return (ITR) filed, whichever is lesser. For non-feature films, grants include—A category Rs 10 lakh, B category Rs 5 lakh, and C category Rs 3 lakh, covering up to 50% of expenditure, as per audited statement and ITR, whichever is lesser.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt approves Rs 1cr sponsorship for Troy Costa's Italy show
Panaji: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the sponsorship of Brand Goa at Troy Costa's Menswear Showcase during Namaste India in Milan, Italy, on June 20, 2025, with financial support of over Rs 1 crore. The Entertainment Society of Goa received a proposal from Troy Costa, a globally recognised Indian menswear designer, proposing Goa govt's participation and branding association with his upcoming fashion showcase at the international event. This is a two-day flagship event to showcase Indian lifestyle brands in Italy, as per the invitation received from the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Costa had received an invitation to present the prime fashion showcase featuring his spring-summer 2026 menswear collection. In response, he has extended an invitation to the govt to partner and headline the show under the Brand Goa initiative, the cabinet said. The benefits of sponsorship include branding visibility for Brand Goa across all event collateral, including invitees, press releases, venue placements, and digital platforms. Additionally, there are 20 exclusive VVIP invitations for the fashion show in all official show kits and giveaways.
