Panaji: The 10th edition of the
National Film Development Corporation
of India (NFDC) Film Bazaar to be held on the sidelines of the
International Film Festival of India
(Iffi) features a commendable collection of
Konakni films
this year, including Arvind Sivakumaran’s ‘J’aurais Toujours Paris’ (I'll Always Have Paris), Brijesh Kakodker’s ‘Tiffin Box’, Pia Shah’s ‘Waterbaby’ and Sripad Pai’s ‘Nirmon’ which will be presented at the Bazaar’s
Viewing Room
.
The Viewing Room aims to present films seeking finishing funds, world sales,
distribution partners
and film festivals and is a part of the Film Bazaar slated to happen from November 20-24 at Goa Mariott Resort and Spa, Miramar.
Sharing her thoughts on the Konkani film line-up, Deepti D’Cunha, programmer for work-in-progress lab and Viewing Room, said, “It’s heartening to see there is an increase in Konkani film submission at the bazaar. It is a clear indication that the Konkani film industry is gaining strength because of audience support. It’s a fabulous example of how a regional industry is emerging with improved production values and narratives.”
“Konkani cinema is bound to find commercial successes among diaspora audiences in countries like the Middle East and also as far as USA,” she also said.
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