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RE: Goan Voices' of Nov 28 on "IFFI: A Cultural Milestone for Goa" It remains to be seen as to whether IFFI is a cultural milestone or a financial millstone. To me, it doesnt make much sense to think in terms of a "cultural milestone for 'Goa'". We are talking about IFF"I" not FF"G". It has to be a cultural milestone for INDIA. Let's face it this will be some time in coming. For all his brave efforts, our honorable CM is still noted for building the infrastructure (despite some dabbling in film societies for the past 9 months) and will continue to remain so. After all, he has now created huge expectations for "more of the same" (i.e. beautification) in other parts of Goa. He has yet to make a worthwhile mark on our fim culture. His main challenge is to harmonise the fissiparous Indian film industry to back Goa as the "Permanent Venue for IFFI". We have seen no sign of that so far. He has, of course, been visibly obsequious to the I&B Minister who ultimately calls the shots regarding permanent venue. Let's wish the CM all the luck as the financial viability of the huge investments made may depend heavily on that decision.
