Goa Khabar : In a creative bid to tackle the rising tide of nicotine dependency, the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), in collaboration with the Goa Dental College and Hospital, has officially announced the 8th Goa Anti-Tobacco Film Festival.
Scheduled to take place on May 31, 2026, the festival coincides with World No Tobacco Day. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the appeal: Countering Nicotine & Tobacco Addiction,” challenges filmmakers to strip away the glamour of tobacco use and highlight its devastating links to oral cancer and heart disease.
Competition Categories and Eligibility
The festival is divided into two primary sections to encourage both local talent and national participation:
| Feature |
Goan Section |
National Section |
| Target Audience |
Goan Producers, Students, & Institutions |
Producers and Institutions across India |
| Languages |
Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, or English |
Hindi or English only |
| Format |
Ad Films (Max 2 minutes) |
Ad Films (Max 2 minutes) |
| Subtitles |
Mandatory English Subtitles |
Mandatory English Subtitles |
Prize Pool
The ESG has incentivized the competition with significant cash rewards for the most impactful films:
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National Section:
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Goan Section:
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1st Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
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2nd Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
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3rd Prize: Rs. 20,000/-
Important Deadlines for Participants
Filmmakers looking to submit their work must adhere to the following timeline:
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Registration Deadline: April 17, 2026
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Final Film Submission: May 13, 2026
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Festival Date: May 31, 2026
How to Apply: Registration forms and the complete list of rules are available on the official ESG website at www.esg.co.in.
Beyond the competition, the festival serves as a non-profit initiative to promote film art while driving a vital public health message across the state of Goa and the country.
