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On 28 February 2024, Club Filmatics of Don Bosco College Panjim, in association with the institute’s Department of Mass Communication organised Goa’s first intercollegiate event ‘Filmbuster’, curated towards media students. The theme for the event was ‘Roll into the Cineverse’. The event began with faculty incharge of Club Filmatics, Assistant professor Sonika Lotlikar, and Coordinator of the department of Mass Communication Department, Assistant professor Archie Fernandes escorting the Chief Guest, Rajendra Talak to the dais. Also present were President of Club Filmatics, Devonna Gomes, Vice President of Club Filmatics, Joel Rodrigues and Media Coordinator, Mario Pimenta.
Assistant professor Archie Fernandes welcomed the gathering and appreciated the uniqueness and changes brought about by Club Filmatics. Chief guest Rajendra Talak, who is a national award-winning director in Konkani and Film Industry, appreciated assistant professor Sonika Lotlikar for her dedication towards the students and leadership that led to the curation of a very unique media event, which involved testing students’ creative skills. Talak spoke about the importance of learning and declared Filmbuster 2024 open.


Renowned personalities from the film, entertainment, and media industry graced the event as judges along with faculty members for multidimensional competitions. These included Goan Actor, Salil Naik; Director, Dnyanesh Moghe; Associate Editor and Senior Journalist, Ramnath Pai Raikar; Dancer, Simran Haldankar; Photographer, Aliston Dias; Filmmaker, Prasad Naik; Model, Saisha Prabhu; Creative Director, Vijay Xavier; Footballer, Beckham Veron Xavier and Social Media Influencer, Flexcia D'Souza.
The on-stage events, off-stage events and pre-events were called ‘The Showcase’, ‘Behind The Scenes’, and ‘Director's Cut’, respectively. The pre-events of ‘Director's Cut’ included ‘Parde Ke Piche Kya Hai’, ‘Loop Lapeta’ and ‘Ruk Ruk Ke’, which tested the contestants' digital content creation skills and talent. The participating teams introduced themselves through ‘Ensemble Assemble!’. Each team was given names based on popular directors such as Karan Johar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Raj Kumar Hirani, etc. The mascots then interacted with the audience at the event ‘Pehchaan Kaun?’. Through the event ‘Definitely Maybe’ contestants explored different endings to popular films. Participants grooved to beats and showcased their dance moves during ‘Jhalak Dikla Ja’.


Participants of the event styled, shuffled and sold iconic props at ‘Sell A Prop’. The fashion show ‘Walk of Fame’ revealed students’ style and teamwork. The most awaited event 'The Crown', saw participants exhibit their strengths and talent to win the coveted titles of Mr. And Ms. Filmbuster. The event concluded with a musical performance by DJ Doel.


The participants' efforts and hard work came to fruition at the valedictory ceremony where they were awarded based on their performance. Overall winners’ trophy was won by Team Sanjay Leela Bhansali (St Xavier’s College, Mapusa). Runners-up were Team Karan Johar (SS Dempo College, Cujira).