The Department of Konkani, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), in association with Mahamayi Cine Creations, Puttur organized a one-day Workshop on “International Konkani Film Day 2019” on 25th May 2019 at LCRI Hall, SAC, Mangaluru.

Sri Rajesh Fernandes from Honnavar was the Chief Guest. Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Principal of the College addressed the gathering.

During this workshop, 4 stalwarts from Konkani Cinema, Sri Ramesh Kamath, Bengaluru, Sri Richard Castelino, Mangaluru, Sri Ron Rodricks, London, Sri Sevrino Fernandes, Goa were conferred “Life Time Achievement Award” for their remarkable achievement in the field of Konkani Cinema. Sri Ramesh Kamath, Bengaluru shared his views and experiences in making of Konkani films.

Besides this, two Konkani films ‘A Vai Ja Sa’ & ‘Planning Dechem’ were screened and Poster of Konkani Short Film, ‘Urbaa’ was released.  

Flora Castelino welcomed the gathering, Ashok Kasaragod rendered vote of thanks and Neola Mascarenhas compered the programme.