Christ Silva
Christ Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christ Sunjo Silva 5 October 1993 Margao, Goa, India |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Father | John D' Silva |
Christ Sunjo Silva (born 5 October 1993)[citation needed] is an Indian filmmaker known for his work in Konkani films. He is known for directing films such as Connection (2017) and Crazy Mogi (2023).
Early life and education
[edit]Silva was born in Margao, Goa.[citation needed] He trained as a mechanical engineer before entering filmmaking. He is the son of Konkani comedian John D' Silva.[1]
Career
[edit]Silva began his filmmaking career with the telefilm Limits (2013), followed by Action (2016), a Konkani feature film.[1] He later wrote and directed Connection (2017), a Konkani-language thriller film employing a non-linear narrative structure with multiple character perspectives.[2] The film received attention in Goan media and was screened across the state following its release.[3]
Silva's subsequent film Crazy Mogi (2023) was selected for screening in the Goan section of the International Film Festival of India.[4] It was later screened for Konkani-speaking audiences in locations including Kuwait and Qatar.[5][6] Silva also wrote and edited the third season of Goa's popular Konkani web series The Malkiryads.[7]
Awards
[edit]Connection received multiple awards at the Goa State Film Festival, including awards in categories such as story and editing.[3]
At the 12th Goa State Film Festival (2025), Crazy Mogi earned 14 awards. Christ himself received 5 individual honours, including Best Director, Best Story, Best Screenplay, Best Dialogues and Best Editor for Crazy Mogi.[8]
At the 11th Goa State Film Festival, Christ also won the Best Dialogues award for Pedru Poder (shared with Jojo D'Souza).[8]
Filmography
[edit]- Limits (2013) - director
- Action (2016) - director
- Connection (2017) - director, writer
- Crazy Mogi (2023) - director, writer
References
[edit]- 1 2 Azavedo, Gary (4 August 2016). "Christ Silva's back in 'Action'". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ Naik, Sachi. "Connection – a film for the Konkani thriller buffs" (PDF). Navhind Times. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Celebrating the best in Goan Cinema – 9 May 2018 | O Heraldo". Herald Cafe. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ Goes, Katia (25 November 2023). "IFFI 2023: Red carpet rolled out for Goan films". Goa Travel News on Gomantak Times. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ Fernandes, John (13 February 2026). "Award-winning Konkani film 'Crazy Mogi' premieres in Kuwait". arabtimes. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ "Konkani film 'Crazy Mogi' to be screened in Qatar on Dec 12". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ "Konkani web series 'The Malkiryads' makes it to the big screen – 15 September 2022 | O Heraldo". Herald Cafe. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- 1 2 Team Café (19 August 2025). "Goa State Film Festival showcases excellence in Konkani cinema across three editions". Herald Café.