Goa, November 24, 2025: Day 05 of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Panaji, Goa, brought together filmmakers, authors, storytellers and creative teams for a day filled with rich conversations, screenings, and thought-provoking press conferences.
Each interaction opened a window into the creative processes behind some of the festival’s most compelling works—ranging from intimate explorations of identity and memory to powerful narratives on environmental change, cultural heritage, and human resilience.
Audiences witnessed a diverse spectrum of cinematic voices reflecting on personal journeys, historical echoes, and contemporary realities. With stories that challenge, heal, question and inspire, Day 05 stood out as a celebration of narratives that stir the soul and broaden our understanding of the world.
Director Kaizad Gustad described the film as an honest, global story of love—one that just happens to be between two transgender protagonists. Years of research and engagement with queer communities shaped the screenplay, with an emphasis on authenticity, nuance, and emotional truth.
Flood
Producer Katarina Krnacova shared that Flood is rooted in the displacement of a Slovak village after the construction of a water reservoir. Shot in the Májová region, the film features nearly 80% Ruthenian minority actors performing in their native language—an opportunity rarely seen on screen.
The film had its second worldwide premiere at IFFI Goa. The team hopes to organise a special screening for communities affected by the real-life project that inspired the story.
