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'''Christ Sunjo Silva''' (born 5 October 1993) is an Indian filmmaker working in [[Konkani language]] cinema. He is known for directing films such as ''[[Connection (film)|Connection]]'' (2017) and ''Crazy Mogi'' (2023).<br />
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==Early life and education==<br />
Silva was born in [[Margao]], [[Goa]]. He trained as a mechanical engineer before entering filmmaking. He is the son of [[tiatr]]ist [[John D' Silva]].<ref name=toi>{{cite news |last1=Azavedo |first1=Gary |title=Christ Silva's back in 'Action' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/christ-silvas-back-in-action/articleshow/53531551.cms |access-date=24 April 2026 |work=The Times of India |date=4 August 2016}}</ref><br />
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==Career==<br />
Silva began his filmmaking career with the telefilm Limits (2013), followed by Action (2016), a Konkani feature film.<ref name=toi /><br />
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He later wrote and directed Connection, a Konkani-language thriller film employing a non-linear narrative structure with multiple character perspectives.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Naik |first1=Sachi |title=Connection – a film for the Konkani thriller buffs |url=https://epaper.navhindtimes.in/PageImages/PDF/2017/11/15/15112017-md-ga-17.pdf |access-date=24 April 2026 |work=Navhind Times}}</ref> The film received attention in Goan media and was screened across the state following its release.<ref name=herald>{{cite news |title=Celebrating the best in Goan Cinema – 9 May 2018 {{!}} O Heraldo |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/cafe/celebrating-the-best-in-goan-cinema/45543/ |access-date=24 April 2026 |work=Herald Cafe |date=9 May 2018}}</ref><br />
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Silva's subsequent film ''Crazy Mogi'' (2023) was selected for screening in the Goan section of the [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Goes |first1=Katia |title=IFFI 2023: Red carpet rolled out for Goan films |url=https://www.gomantaktimes.com/my-goa/art-culture/iffi-2023-red-carpet-rolled-out-for-goan-films |access-date=24 April 2026 |work=Goa Travel News on Gomantak Times |date=25 November 2023 |language=en}}</ref> It was later screened for Konkani-speaking audiences in locations including Kuwait and Qatar.<ref>{{cite news |title=Award-winning Konkani film 'Crazy Mogi' premieres in Kuwait |last1=Fernandes |first1=John |url=https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/award-winning-konkani-film-crazy-mogi-premieres-in-kuwait/ |access-date=24 April 2026 |work=arabtimes |date=13 February 2026 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Konkani film 'Crazy Mogi' to be screened in Qatar on Dec 12 |url=https://www.thegoan.net/goa-inshorts/konkani-film-crazy-mogi-to-be-screened-in-qatar-on-dec-12/139718.html |access-date=24 April 2026 |work=The Goan EveryDay |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Silva also wrote and edited the third season of Goa's popular Konkani web series 'The Malkiryads'.<ref>{{cite news |title=Konkani web series ‘The Malkiryads’ makes it to the big screen – 15 September 2022 {{!}} O Heraldo |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/cafe/konkani-web-series-the-malkiryads-makes-it-to-the-big-screen/133263/ |access-date=24 April 2026 |work=Herald Cafe |date=15 September 2022}}</ref><br />
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==Awards==<br />
Connection received multiple awards at the Goa State Film Festival, including awards in categories such as story and editing.<ref name=herald /><br />
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==Filmography==<br />
* Limits (2013) - director<br />
* Action (2016) - director<br />
* Connection (2017) - director, writer<br />
* ''Crazy Mogi'' (2023) - director, writer<br />
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==References==<br />
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