07-09-2013 … The tenth edition of the international film festival of India to be held in goa this year could have south Indian superstar rajnikhant as the chief guest for the opening ceremony which could be held at the upcoming stadium at goa university at taleigao
Preparations in the state have already been started for holding the tenth edition of the international film festival of India 2013 to be held from 21st of November to 2nd of December 2013 and the state government this year have made plans of holding the inaugural ceremony of iffi-2013 at upcoming stadium at the goa university which has a capacity of four to five thousand spectators and would be also used for the lusofonia games in November before iffi 2013 ……
Speaking to goanreporter vice chairman of entertainment society of goa Vishnu surya wagh said that the inaugural ceremony of iffi-2013 could be held in a more spacious stadium covering four to five thousand delegates and for this we have almost shortlisted the stadium which is coming up for lusofonia games at taleigao close to goa university which could be put to use also for opening ceremony of iffi 2013
On asked if the state was able to provide the required infrastructure permanently for holding iffi in goa every year wagh said that the state government was not able to create that type of infrastructure was due to dff who had still not signed a permanent or a long period agreement with the state for iffi
Wagh also stated that the entire budget would go up to 15 to 17 crores and goa government participation was about 85 percent in organizing iffi 2013 …
