Noida: “Bulgaria may not be a large film producing country
but some of the quality films it has given to the World of Cinema. I am
thankful to ICMEI for taking an initiative to have this festival. It is just
the beginning of our strong relations between the two countries India and
Bulgaria” said H.E. Petko Doykov Ambassador of Bulgaria in
India inaugurating Bulgarian Film Festival at Marwah Studio at Noida Film City.
“ International Chamber of Media And
Entertainment Industry will leave no stone unturned to develop and promote
relationship with Bulgaria through art and culture to spread the word of love,
peace and unity” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio & ICMEI.
The festival was attended by Sangram Shirke
President of Western India Film Producers Association also he is the President
of Film Craft and Treasurer of Film Federation of India who promised full
support to AAFT and ICMEI in its growth and expansion of film, TV, Media and
cultural business.
Dharmendra Mehra the Secretary General
of Film Makers Combine now also part of ICMEI assured another big meet at
Mumbai with Bulgarian Ambassador to promote Bulgarian locations to Indian Film
makers.
Renowned filmmaker Rahul Mittra of
Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster fame spoke about the importance of film festivals in
the industry and appreciated the efforts of Sandeep Marwah who has established
film city, studio and a world-class film school in this part of the World.
Kapil Gupta Country Head of PolyPlex
Corporation, India also spoke on the subject. Later Marwah presented the life
membership of International Film And Television Research Centre to the
Ambassador and other distinguished guest. Ashok Tyagi Secretary General
coordinated the program and paid vote of thanks.
