Government of Goa raises financial limit under Film Finance Scheme from 25 to 50 lakh

Chairman, governing Council of Entertainment Society of Goa, Vishnu Surya Wagh
In an interaction with the media at the 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the Chairman, governing Council of Entertainment Society of Goa, Vishnu Surya Wagh said that government of Goa has increased the limit of film finance to 50 lakh for the promotion of regional cinema. 

He said that scheme is for both categories i.e. feature films (60 %) and short films (40%). The earlier limit was 25 lakh which has now been increased to 50 lakh. 

The cast and crew of highest box office grossing Marathi film ‘Duniyadari’ was also present during the interaction. Sanjay Jadhav, the Director of film ‘Duniyadari’ said that his film is based on Suhas Shirvalkar’s novel set against the backdrop which is of 1970s. He said that it is a completely entertaining film depicting friendship, romance and sacrifice.

 He said that his film has already earned 30 crores and still working well in different theatres. 

Swapnil Joshi, lead cast of the film said that he enjoyed a lot during the making of film. AnkushChoudhary, who have also acted in the film said that the film is working well even in the smaller towns.