Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa has made a mark on the national and international independent film circuit, with Marathi short film *Medium Piece*, directed by Goa-based filmmaker Jay Amonkar, winning an impressive 13 awards at the International Tagore Film Awards (ITFA) 2026 held in Kolkata.
The film received recognition across several categories, including Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Story, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematographer, Best Editor, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Marathi Film, Best Producer, Best Comedy Film and the prestigious Tagore Best Filmmaker Award.
Director Jay Amonkar received the Best Director honour along with the prestigious Tagore Best Filmmaker Award, while Vardhan Kamat won Best Actor and Sayali Bandkar was honoured with Best Actress.
Gaurav Gokhale received recognition for Best Cinematographer and Best Editor, adding to the film’s impressive list of achievements.
Produced under the banner of Big Banner Entertainment & Media LLP, the film’s success reflects the collective efforts of its cast and crew and highlights the growing recognition of independent Marathi cinema.
Medium Piece has also earned selections and recognition at several international film festivals, including the Bracciano Film Festival in Italy, Cinema Village Festival in New York and the International Film Festival in Budapest, Hungary.
The 13-award achievement at Kolkata marks a significant milestone for filmmaker Jay Amonkar and his team, while bringing pride and recognition to Goa’s creative community and Marathi storytelling.
