Entertainment Society of Goa

Name: Entertainment Society of Goa
Address: Entertainment Society of, Panaji, 403001, IN
Telephone: +918322428111
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ESG (Entertainment Society Of Goa) is tasked with helping promote Goa as a film-production destination.
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ESG also has been hosting the prestigious International Film Festival of India since 2004 Established by the Government of Goa in 2004, as the nodal agency in the organization of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the main objective of the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) is to frame an entertainment policy to help cultivate Goa into a world-class international entertainment nerve center of the country.

02/05/2026

Experience the authentic spirit of Goa at Purumentache Fest 2026, in full swing in Panjim since 1st May. From fragrant spices and dry fish to traditional sweets and handcrafted pottery, the festival brings together the finest of Goan flavours and craftsmanship. The perfect place to prepare for the monsoon while celebrating the richness of local culture and enterprise.

27/04/2026

Celebrate Goa’s rich monsoon traditions at Purumentache Fest 2026! 🌿🌧️
Organised by the Entertainment Society of Goa, this vibrant fest brings together local artisans, self-help groups, and entrepreneurs showcasing:

✨ Dry fish & spices
✨ Traditional sweets & homemade foods
✨ Pottery, fertilisers & kitchen essentials
✨ Seasonal products like mango, kokum & cashew
…and much more!

🗓️ 1st to 3rd May
📍 Multiplex Courtyard, Panjim

Come, explore, and support Goan vendors while keeping our traditions alive. 💛

24/04/2026

Happy Birthday to Honorable Chief Minister, Goa & Chairman, ESG Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji!

Celebrating your visionary leadership that drives Goa’s growth and progress. Your dedication continues to inspire and guide us toward a brighter future.

Wishing you another year of success and achievements! Stay blessed!

[happy birthday cm, cm pramod sawant, esg, cmo goa]

13/04/2026

On 16th April (Thursday), at 6.30 p.m., we are screening the acclaimed Romanian film, _4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days_ (2007,1 hr 54) directed by Cristian Mungiu

Winner of several awards, including the Palm d’Or at Cannes Film Festival and the Golden Peacock at IFFI Goa, the film, inspired by a true incident, is set during the final years of the Ceaușescu era. The story revolves around the friendship of two female students who face a moral test when one of them seeks an abortion. This powerful film was also praised for the remarkable performances by the lead actresses.

30/03/2026

This Thursday, 2nd April at 6.30 pm, we are screening the documentary _The Show Must Go On_ (60 mins) directed by Divya and Jall Cowasji. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

In 2017, a group of veteran actors from the Parsi theatre scene reunited to stage one final performance. What began as a documentation of their rehearsals evolved into a film that captures the spirit of a close-knit community—where their enthusiasm for life and its simple joys proves truly contagious. The film has since been showcased at numerous festivals around the world and was selected to open the non-feature section at IFFI in 2022.

The membership for the film club is open. Please visit - https://cinephile.iffigoa.org/

08/03/2026

With Women’s Day just being celebrated, this Thursday,12th March at 6.30 pm, we are screening the award-winning documentary, The Beaches of Agnès (1hr 52 mins), as a tribute to one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Agnès Varda.
As someone who broke the glass ceiling, this is Varda’s most personal and inventive work and features the legendary filmmaker herself as guide and storyteller. Blending autobiography, film clips, photographs, and playful staged scenes, the documentary traces Varda’s life. Moving across beaches that symbolize different chapters of her life, Varda reflects on memory, creativity, love, and the passage of time. Whimsical, reflective, and deeply human, the film becomes both a self-portrait and a meditation on art and remembrance.

03/03/2026

This Thursday, 5th March, 6.30 pm, we are screening the classic adventure drama, _The Treasure of the Sierra Madre_ (1948, English, 2 hrs 6 mins), directed by John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart.

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, one of John Huston’s most celebrated works, stars Bogart, alongside Tim Holt and Walter Huston. Set in the rugged landscapes of Mexico, the film follows two down-and-out Americans who join forces in search of gold in the Sierra Madre mountains. As fortune begins to favor them, suspicion and greed gradually erode their partnership. Taut, morally complex, and psychologically penetrating, the film stands as a powerful exploration of ambition, paranoia, and the corrupting lure of wealth. The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Supporting Actor.

25/02/2026

The Entertainment Society of Goa in association with the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Goa Dental College and Hospital is organizing the 8th Goa Anti – To***co Film Festival on 31st MAY 2026.

The aim of the 8th Goa Anti-To***co Film Festival 2026, organized by the Entertainment Society of Goa is to select Ad Films to spread the message of harmful effects of To***co use and its ill effects and also to decrease the incidence of Oral Cancer and heart diseases in Goa, and also for the promotion of film art through the non-profit screening of these films

The producer(s) and /or right holder (s) may register by filling the Registration Form latest by 17th April 2026. The last date for receipt of Entry Forms along with supporting materials is 13th May 2026.

23/02/2026

This Thursday, 26th Feb at 6.30 pm, we are screening the French film, _Elevator to the Gallows_ (Ascenseur Pour L’échafaud, French with English subtitles, 91 mins), directed by Louis Malle, with a music score by the legendary Miles Davis.

Director Louis Malle was just 26 years old when he made a smashing debut with this film, which went on to become a cult classic. Even though it was his first film, he convinced the great Miles Davis to score the music, and it was groundbreaking.

Adapted from the novel by Noel Calif, Elevator to the Gallows is about Florence (Jeanne Moreau) and Julien (Maurice Ronet), who works for her husband. The two lovers plot a crime, but it goes awry when Julien gets caught in a situation. Apart from Malle’s direction and the music score by Davis, which was completely improvised, the actress Jeanne Moreau also received praise for her performance. It is also one of those noir masterpieces that capture the beauty of Paris in all its glory and marked the beginning of an illustrious career for Malle.

The screening will be followed by a presentation by Sachin Ch**te about some of the filming locations of this classic noir.

18/02/2026

The Cinephile Film Club of the Entertainment Society of Goa presents Nosferatu (1922) with LIVE improvised music reviving the magic of silent cinema the way it was meant to be experienced.

📍 Maquinez Palace Theatre, Panjim
📅 19th Feb | ⏰ 6:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets at the venue (First Come, First Served)

Step into the shadows. Experience cinema like never before. 🕯️🎹

09/02/2026

This Thursday, 12th Feb at 6.30 pm, we are screening the romantic comedy, _Certified Copy_ (2010, English-French,1hr 46 mins), directed by Abbas Kiarostami.

_Certified Copy_ , the penultimate feature by Iranian auteur Abbas Kiarostami, stars Juliette Binoche as a French antiques dealer and William Shimell as a British writer. Set largely in Tuscany, the film follows the shifting dynamics of their relationship over the course of a single day. Richly layered and deliberately ambiguous, the film becomes a meditation on authenticity, intimacy, and the fragile constructions that shape relationships between a man and a woman. Binoche won the Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival that year.

Address

Entertainment Society Of
Panaji
403001

Telephone

+918322428111

Website

http://www.esg.co.in/

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