Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Waves Film Bazaar 2025 concludes with global deals and filmmaker wins
The Waves Film Bazaar 2025, held in Goa, India, just finished.
It was a big event where filmmakers and producers from all over the world came together.
They had lots of activities like showing movies, talking about new ideas, and giving awards.
Some movies won money and support to help them finish.
They also talked about how computers (AI) are being used in making movies.
It was a great time for everyone involved, especially new filmmakers who got a lot of attention and support.
The NFDC Waves Film Bazaar 2025 concluded with significant project discoveries and global partnerships.
Top awards included USD 10,000 for 'Kakthet (Idiot)' and USD 5,000 for 'Ulta (Madam)' in the Co-Production Market.
Netflix Documentary Grant went to 'Simhastha Kumbh' and the Red Sea Fund award was shared by three projects.
Post-production and finishing support were extended to multiple in-progress projects.
The AI Film Festival and CinemAI Hackathon highlighted the growing role of AI in creative production.
- Who
- Filmmakers, producers, studios, and international delegates
- What
- NFDC Waves Film Bazaar 2025 and its awards and deals
- When
- November 25, 2025
- Where
- Panaji, Goa, India
- Why
- To bring together filmmakers, producers, and studios for networking, project discoveries, and global partnerships
- Event
- NFDC Waves Film Bazaar 2025
- Location
- Panaji, Goa, India
- Duration
- Five days
- Top Award Winner
- Kakthet (Idiot) directed by Stenzin Tankong
- Netflix Documentary Grant Winner
- Simhastha Kumbh directed by Amitabha Singh
- Red Sea Fund Award Winners
- The Manager, Azhi, Ustad Bantoo
- Platoon One Script Grant Winner
- Nazma Ka Tadka by Sapan Taneja
- AI Film Festival
- Highlighted AI in creative production
