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MARGAO
India’s first-ever International Festival of Films on Cycling, Reels On Wheels 2018, will be held on April 7-8, 2018.
The two-day Reels on Wheels, organised by Ravindra Bhavan Margao in collaboration with Carmona-based Saxtti Films, will showcase some of the finest and award-winning films directed by internationally-acclaimed American and European film-makers.
It will be inaugurated on Saturday, April 7 at 4pm, followed by screening of the opening film.
On Sunday, April 8, films will be screened in two sessions “ from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. In addition, a Cycle Bazaar, a Flea Market and cycle-related Fun Games will be held at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao on April 7 and 8.
“This is the first-ever attempt at holding a festival of this kind, not just in Goa but in India,” reveals Prashant Naik, Chairman, Ravindra Bhavan Margao.
Naik said cycling culture in India is slated for an exponential growth, with young and old, men and women, and boys and girls taking to it “ for leisure, health, sports or even shorter commutes in the cities. “I expect large number of cyclists to attend this festival. Many of them will bring their spouses and children and use this opportunity to inspire them too,” Naik adds.
“We are excited about collaborating with Ravindra Bhavan Margao to synthesise our passion for good cinema with an environment-friendly activity,” explains Savia Viegas, Co-Founder and Curator of Saxtti Films.
Viegas said Saxtti Films is committed to cultivating and nurturing cinema ethos among viewers in India. “Reels on Wheels is the beginning of this exciting journey for us,” she informs.
Ravindra Bhavan Margao and Saxtti Films have finalised similar, theme-related film festivals, to be rolled out over next few months. The delegate fee for the two days event is Rs 100, students below 15 years will be admitted free.
For details and registrations, please contact Ravindra Bhavan Margao (0832-2726980) and Saxtti Films (9324614861).
