The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) Goa Medical College successfully hosted a state-level Ad Film and Reel Making competition on the theme of organ donation. This initiative aimed to inspire filmmakers and content creators in Goa to explore the concept of organ donation and convey this vital message to a broader audience through their creative talents.
The competition, announced in mid-January, garnered an impressive response with 25 Ad Films and 8 Reels submitted. A distinguished panel of judges, comprising Dr. Preeti Varghese, Joint Director, SOTTO Goa, Mr. Sachin Chatte, Film Reviewer of Goa, and Ms. Shraddha Kelkar, Consultant IEC, SOTTO Goa, carefully evaluated the entries.
While each film presented a unique perspective, several standout entries effectively conveyed powerful messages, including:
- “Organ Donation Hich Amchi Sanskruti” (Organ Donation Is Our Culture)
- “Don’t Burn Or Bury Your Organs, Donate Them And Save Lives”
- “Give A Second Chance, Be An Organ Donor”
- “Don’t Light Up Your Organs, Light Up Someone’s Life By Donating”
- “No Technology Can Replace What Nature Has Given Us, Support Organ Donation And Give The Gift Of Life”
These impactful messages highlight the significance of organ donation and its potential to transform lives.
The winners of the competition were felicitated at ‘Pratibha,’ a prize distribution ceremony and cultural event of Goa Medical College. The Health Minister of Goa, Vishwajit P. Rane, awarded the winners with certificates, trophies, and cash prizes in the presence of esteemed dignitaries like Dean Goa Medical College Prof. Dr. S.M. Bandekar, Mrs. Trupti Manerkar, Additional Secretary Health, Government of Goa, professors and heads of various departments at Goa Medical College, students, and parents.
The winners of this competition are as follows:
Ad Film Winners
1st Prize of ₹50,000
Film: Dvipraan
Aarya Mayekar
2nd Prize of ₹30,000
Film: Sanskruti
Aashirwad Moving Images
3rd Prize of ₹20,000 (Shared By Two Films)
Film: Aiz Maka Falea Tuka
Desmond Pinto
Film: Organ Donation
Vibrant Films Goa
Reel Winners
1st Prize of ₹15,000
Film: True Meaning Of Life
Amey Khandeparker
2nd Prize of ₹10,000
Film: Uzzoh
Akshay Volvoikar
3rd Prize of ₹5,000
Film: Donation – The Ultimate Pass
Atharv Salgaonkar
Special Prize of ₹5,000
Mrs. Alia J. Mallah
Film: Innocence
