Lotus Film

Lotus Film Documentaries & Fiction Lotus Film & TV Production offers audiovisual services of production in the Indian sub-continent.

Lotus is a producer of television and cinema, hosted in Panjim. In the last four years, the main activity of Lotus was the production of the fortnightly series of documentaries “Contacto Goa”. These programs with the duration of half an hour were shown on RTPinternational and RTP Africa, channels with global diffusion of the Public Portuguese Television. As per the latest market research figures,

RTPinternational (Portuguese international channel) reaches an estimated 24 million Portuguese-speaking people worldwide. The series documents stories dealt with a wide variety of contemporary cultural connections between India and Portugal that continue to exist as a legacy of roughly five centuries of Portuguese presence, or influence, in places like Goa (mainly), Daman, Diu, Kerala, Madras, Calcutta. Lotus film and TV Productions also produces publicity, news, supplies support services of production and rent of equipment.

Hold onto your seats, folks, because "The Club" is hitting the big screens in Malta TOMORROW! 🎬✨But that's not all, beca...
30/10/2023

Hold onto your seats, folks, because "The Club" is hitting the big screens in Malta TOMORROW! 🎬✨

But that's not all, because the story has whispered something enchanting in our ears - there will be MORE screenings to come! 🧚‍♂️✨

We will share with you all soon!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that "THE CLUB" has secured two more remarkable selections in prestigious interna...
26/10/2023

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that "THE CLUB" has secured two more remarkable selections in prestigious international film festivals. Our film will be featured in the Your Way International Film Festival in Malta, taking place this month, and in the 25th Madurai International Film Festival in Tamil Nadu, India, scheduled for December. Additionally, we're elated to share that "THE CLUB" will grace the screen during the 6th edition of the Serendipity Art Festival in December in Goa.

This incredible journey of our film wouldn't have been possible without the support, dedication, and talent of all those involved. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every individual who has contributed to this success. Your passion and hard work have brought us to this remarkable moment, and we couldn't be more thankful.

Let's continue to celebrate every milestone on the way. Thank you, everyone, for making "THE CLUB" shine.

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Finally, the filmmaking workshop came to an end. We presented the three movies to the audience. It was a full house, wit...
17/09/2023

Finally, the filmmaking workshop came to an end. We presented the three movies to the audience. It was a full house, with clever questions from the jury and the audience, which the participants answered brilliantly. Their presentation of the movies was superb, and I felt so proud to have had them as my students for a month and a half. I do hope that some of them take this path as a profession and become my budding filmmakers.

I am thankful to my friends Sonia Filinto and Prashanti Talpankar who accepted to be the jury members and to my friends Marina Nédio, Maria Meireles, and Gasper D'Souza who supported me during these last 6 Saturdays. But most of all, I want to express my gratitude to Paulo Gomes and Fundação Oriente for giving me this opportunity to guide the participants in their endeavor.

And here, we've come to the conclusion of the filmmaking workshop for young amateurs. During our last two sessions, we d...
11/09/2023

And here, we've come to the conclusion of the filmmaking workshop for young amateurs. During our last two sessions, we delved into the intricacies of filming and editing, which took place throughout the remaining days of the week. In our final session, Gasper D'Souza, my favorite editor, joined the group and offered valuable advice on enhancing the editing of the three films. The outcomes of this workshop will be showcased to the public next Saturday, September 16th, at 5 p.m., at Fundação Oriente in Fontainhas, Panjim. Please know you are cordially invited to attend and witness our films. We assure you it will be an exhilarating evening.
Thank you, Fundação Oriente India, for this opportunity and Paulo Gomes for making it possible.

It is the first time Lotus Film has collaborated with Fundação Oriente. The result is 3 short movies that will be presen...
08/09/2023

It is the first time Lotus Film has collaborated with Fundação Oriente. The result is 3 short movies that will be presented on 16th September at 5pm. I am very proud of my students.
Do join us!

The third day of the filmmaking workshop was just as thrilling as the previous two. We delved into the stories we'll be ...
23/08/2023

The third day of the filmmaking workshop was just as thrilling as the previous two. We delved into the stories we'll be developing in the coming days, and what surprised me the most was the incredible variety. By the end of the workshop, we'll have crafted short fiction films, including a silent movie, a thriller, and even a documentary. I eagerly anticipate the creative journey as we bring these ideas to life.
Thank you to my friends Marina Nédio and Maria Meireles for collaborating in this session.
Thank you, Paulo Gomes and Fundação Oriente India, for collaborating with Lotus Film on this excellent opportunity.

Since the latter half of the 19th century, Goa has played a vital role as a central point of departure for a significant...
21/08/2023

Since the latter half of the 19th century, Goa has played a vital role as a central point of departure for a significant migration flow to the east coast of Africa. This migration has brought noteworthy contributions to politics, economics, and music. In this presentation, we will delve into the transoceanic relationships forged by Goans between their homeland, India, and the countries of Mozambique and Tanzania in East Africa. These intercontinental connections facilitated the exchange of knowledge, skills, and cultural values and gave rise to an enduring musical affinity that resonates today.
This research is part of the Liber|Sound project of Aveiro University, Portugal, dedicated to connecting the archives of shellac discs in Goa, Mozambique, Brazil, and Portugal and the political, aesthetic, and social importance of the repertoire they safeguard.
To register for the talk on 27th August, you must send a message with your name to the phone on the poster.
See you there!
MOG - Museum of Goa, Instituto de Etnomusicologia - Centro de Estudos de Música e Dança, Universidade de Aveiro, Biancamaria Binazzi, Nilankur Das, Nalini Elvino De Sousa

É já amanhã precedido de lanche às 17:00. Eu estarei lá e o Pedro Pombo online.
04/07/2023

É já amanhã precedido de lanche às 17:00. Eu estarei lá e o Pedro Pombo online.

This evening, Pedro Pombo and I will be online with the audience.
15/06/2023

This evening, Pedro Pombo and I will be online with the audience.

Don't miss Goa in Film Sunaparanta Art Centre. Starting on 3th February and do join us on 5th February to watch the docu...
29/01/2023

Don't miss Goa in Film Sunaparanta Art Centre. Starting on 3th February and do join us on 5th February to watch the documentary THE CLUB. co-authored by Nalini Elvino De Sousa and Pedro Manuel Pombo.
A special thank you to Dar es Salaam Institute for all the support extended to us.
A special thank you to Gasper D'Souza, Simoes and Jacinta Barros, Real Ficção

This will be the first presentation in Goa and what better place than Campal where I have been living for the last 24 ye...
12/11/2022

This will be the first presentation in Goa and what better place than Campal where I have been living for the last 24 years!
You are all invited! Free entry. Thank you to
Goa Heritage Festival, Real Ficção

Quem está em Portugal, marcar no calendário:10 de Novembro, 22:00 na RTP2
31/10/2022

Quem está em Portugal, marcar no calendário:
10 de Novembro, 22:00 na RTP2

07/10/2022

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
The Cluster of Excellence is proud to be a sponsor of the annual MAU Bayreuth Conference that is known for its well-grounded contents and fascinating debates on today's African political and socio-economic challenges and opportunities.

For registration and information on this year's programme "Africa and the Diaspora" follow this link: https://www.modelafricanunion.de/schedule-baymau22/

...and this time let's sing and dance while we watch one more episode of Hora dos Portugueses. It's the 24th edition of ...
07/10/2022

...and this time let's sing and dance while we watch one more episode of Hora dos Portugueses. It's the 24th edition of Vem Cantar organized by Fundação Oriente India and Rosary College Of Commerce & Arts which was celebrated at Instituto Menezes Braganza.

Building bridges between Goa-Jaipur- Tanzania
02/09/2022

Building bridges between Goa-Jaipur- Tanzania

Here is a glimpse of the International Jaipur Film Festival (JIFF). I had such a lovely time!Music credit: Seaside Junction - Jimmy Wahlsteen (Epidemic sound)

The next episode is this Sunday, 4th September 2022.Mrinalini Tewari presented her documentary Ruins and Remains in Fund...
01/09/2022

The next episode is this Sunday, 4th September 2022.
Mrinalini Tewari presented her documentary Ruins and Remains in Fundação Oriente and the very next day I assist her with a filmmaking workshop for children creating two short 1 minute movies.
Don't miss it.
Paulo Gomes, Fundação Oriente India, Yvonne Rebello, Mrinalini Tewari

Marina Nédio who is teaching currently Portuguese in Goa will be talking about her experience here. I had the opportunit...
27/08/2022

Marina Nédio who is teaching currently Portuguese in Goa will be talking about her experience here. I had the opportunity to meet her students as well.
Get to know them all at the Indo-Portuguese Friendship Society.
Rene Mendes, Sebastian Almeida

27/08/2022

In Jornal da Noite, Mozambique, news about the screening of SPECIAL ENVOY at Casa do Professor. I participated online in this presentation and had an opportunity to interact with the audience. It was an unforgettable moment.
John Lino, Real Ficção, Emidio Josine

A Indo-Portuguese Friendship Society Goa, tem vindo a promover várias atividades em Goa desde 1989 de forma a manter a p...
22/08/2022

A Indo-Portuguese Friendship Society Goa, tem vindo a promover várias atividades em Goa desde 1989 de forma a manter a presença da língua e cultura Portuguesas.
Em 1990 começam por promover aulas de língua, mais tarde introduzem uma festa com música portuguesa para angariação de mais sócios e ainda uma festa de Natal.
Hoje contam com 350 sócios.
Marina Nédio, Rene Mendes
Este programa é um tentar resumir de tudo o que fazem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlI_t1Z6__g&t=4s

A Indo-Portuguese Friendship Society Goa, tem vindo a promover várias atividades em Goa desde 1989 de forma a manter a presença da língua e cultura Portugues...

News on JIFF. Film Festival starts on 24th August:
19/08/2022

News on JIFF. Film Festival starts on 24th August:

The ones who cannot read in Devanagri:
The world-wide best cinemas in the fest Oscar award winner Rasul Pukutti's animation short film Kanditundu, a documentary feature film from Poland Maharaja's children - a brave brunch in India, from India Sinu Ramasamy's film, the Club film directed by Nalini Elvino de Sousa and many other films will be screened.
translated by Sayaji Salokhe

I am so happy to announce the screening of Bread and Belonging in MOG.I loved being involved with the documentary and wh...
08/04/2022

I am so happy to announce the screening of Bread and Belonging in MOG.
I loved being involved with the documentary and whoever has not watched it, take your chance now.
Bread and Belonging - the film
Sonia Filinto

O Clube é um dos nomeados para melhor documentário no festival de cinema: Pan African Youth Film Festival a realizar-se ...
02/04/2022

O Clube é um dos nomeados para melhor documentário no festival de cinema: Pan African Youth Film Festival a realizar-se em Lagos, Nigéria, já no próximo mês.
O Pedro Manuel Sobral Pombo e eu Nalini Elvino De Sousa eu estamos muitos felizes por este reconhecimento.
Um especial agradecimento ao nosso editor Gasper D'Souza e a todos os que colaboraram neste documentário.

Let's go back in time:I was at Fernando Monte da Silva and Griselda's home in October 2021. I had a lovely lunch just be...
28/03/2022

Let's go back in time:
I was at Fernando Monte da Silva and Griselda's home in October 2021. I had a lovely lunch just before coming to Portugal.
Fernando Monte Da Silva and Griselda are wonderful hosts and I really felt like staying the whole day there.
Have a look:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGSdn8iAYF4

Fernando e Griselda servem estes almoços fantásticos em Margao que são de chorar por mais.A nossa equipa teve a sorte de poder participar num destes almoços....

This Sunday at 11:30am Portugal and 5Pm in India, on RTPi, watch Fado in Cidade de Goa. This hotel has been promoting fa...
17/03/2022

This Sunday at 11:30am Portugal and 5Pm in India, on RTPi, watch Fado in Cidade de Goa. This hotel has been promoting fado for many years and Anju Timblo talks about it in a very emotional and caring way.
Do notice that the program is for 30min and Goa is a part of it so it might start with it or end with it. You have to watch the whole episode.

Este domingo!José Vila Real já está a viver na Índia há 12 anos. Começou a trabalhar numa empresa portuguesa em Tamil Na...
06/01/2022

Este domingo!
José Vila Real já está a viver na Índia há 12 anos. Começou a trabalhar numa empresa portuguesa em Tamil Nadu e em 2019 é convidado para trabalhar na empresa espanhola Zahonero. Apesar da pandemia, José manteve-se na Índia e hoje não se arrepende.
A não perder.

I did not make 12 wishes at midnight as usual in New Year, but I did visit this beautiful city where I was born. I had w...
06/01/2022

I did not make 12 wishes at midnight as usual in New Year, but I did visit this beautiful city where I was born. I had with me my son Anish Afonso and my student Rinol Job.
Rinol tasted pastéis de Belém for the first time and I couldn't resist and bought castanhas assadas.
Come with us and get to know a part of Lisbon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvgh6DL2lQM

Camera and Editing : Namitha NairAbout the vloggers:Nalini Elvino de Sousa: Nalini is of Portuguese Origin but has been living in Goa, India for the past 20 ...

04/01/2022
New date for THE CLUB. This Sunday at DI in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
07/12/2021

New date for THE CLUB. This Sunday at DI in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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