Ronita Torcato

Oscar Maron Filho, a Brazilian journalist and director of "Mario Filho:The Creator of Crowds" died of a heart attack at the  IFFI in Goa Sunday afternoon.

Mr Filho (56) was taking part in the Open Forum in the Panaji venue collapsed in the middle of a discussion with delegates and filmmakers and was rushed to hospital where he passed away.

 A minute's silence was observed in the Media Centre and homage paid  as a mark of respect to the late Mr Filho.

Only yesterday, Mr Filho had addressed a lively media meet where he's talked about his film and football. His film was being shown at a special package titled "Soccer and Cinema"  at the 42nd IFFI in football crazy Goa.

Its origins in the state can be traced back to 1883 when an Irish priest Fr. William Robert Lyons established the sport as part of a "Christian education". On 22 December 1959, the Associação de Futebol de Goa was formed, which continues to administer the game in the state under the new name, Goa Football Association.