Goa, June 3 -- Dolcy D'Cruz

Goa has earned international recognition with 'Waai', a short documentary directed by Goan filmmaker Sainath S Uskaikar, winning the Best Documentary (Short) award at the prestigious New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2026, held in New York, USA. Produced by acclaimed filmmaker Bharatbala under Virtual Bharat, in association with HCL Enterprise, 'Waai' was honoured at one of North America's oldest and most respected festivals dedicated to Indian independent cinema. The New York Indian Film Festival is known for showcasing some of the most significant voices in contemporary South Asian filmmaking and has served as an important global platform for emerging and established filmmakers alike. An alumni of the Fi...