Konkani Cinema Day should be given preference over other film festivals

Konkani Cinema Day should be given preference over other film festivals: Tomazinho Cardozo

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The first Konkani Cinema ‘Mogacho Anvddo’ produced by A L Jerry Braganza was screened on April 24, 1950 and hence April 24 is celebrated as Konkani Cinema Day.

The Dalgado Konknni Academy in collaboration with the Tiatr Academy of Goa celebrated Konkani Cinema Day on April 24 at the conference hall of Tiatr Academy of Goa.

Chief Guest for the function, director of Information and Publicity, Mr Menino Pires said that Konkani Cinema Day should be celebrated in a grand manner. He further said that Mr Tomazinho Cardozo had appealed to the government for a bigger venue, however, due things did not work out because another film festival suddenly came up. “Next year we promise that this day will be celebrated in a big way like other film festivals,” Mr Pires said.
Speaking further, Mr Pires said, “Cinema is a medium of entertainment and education for through cinema it is easier to convey social messages to children. It’s been a happy moment celebrating the completion of 60 years of Konkani cinema. Earlier, there was no financial support from the government and yet movies like ‘Nirmonn’, ‘Mogacho Anvddo’ became popular.”

The government will implement schemes for Konkani film producers Mr Pires informed, adding that Goa has produced some good films and has producers and scripts. The only hurdle is organising equipments, which is very expensive, he stated and so the government will provide 50 per cent grant to film producers. The scheme will be launched at a function that will be held at the Maquinez palace.
The president of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, Mr Tomazinho Cardozo said that he had appealed to the government to celebrate the Konkani Cinema Day at the ESG. Unfortunately, due to some other film festivals plans had to be dropped. “I firmly say that Konkani cinema should be given first preference. Such occasions need to be celebrated in a big way as Goans like to watch Konkani movies,” Mr Cardozo stated emphatically.
Film writer and director, Mr Darmanand Vernekar speaking on the occasion said, “Generally in Bollywood you will notice that Goa is associated with drug mafias, hippies, etc. It is a challenge to young filmmakers to change peoples’ mindset towards Goa. Try to write some good scripts in regional languages. Good cinemas can be dubbed in any other languages.”
On this occasion an exhibition of photographs of the first film ‘Mogacho Anvddo’ was held. Newly released Konkani film ‘Nisha’ produced by Neville Pereira was also screened.