Film from Myanmar Appreciated by Audience at 15th Global Film Festival

Film from Myanmar was Honoured with Award of Distinction at 15th GFFN

Noida: On the second day of the 15th Global Film Festival Noida, a film screening of the movie “The Attachment” from Myanmar was organised. The guest panel included Festival President Dr Sandeep Marwah, Renowned Actor Brijendra Kala, Rajan Sehgal Chairman at TAAI- (Travel Agents Association of India)  and the Ambassador of Myanmar to India HE Moe Kyaw Aung.

Addressing the gathering, Festival President Dr. Sandeep Marwah expressed his happiness regarding the Indo-Myanmar relations and forum and how it’s helping to build good relations between both the countries. He laid stress on the importance of film and cultural tourism and how that industry is flourishing with time. He said that two countries can definitely come together with the help of art and culture.

Rajan Sehgal said that Global Film Festival Noida is a great platform for all the students to be have a wider exposure and learn from the top-notch Industry professionals. Renowned actor Brijendra Kala said that events like these should keep going on even in the future. He also said that age does not and will never matter as long as one has the passion and will to learn and achieve something big. He shared some acting tips with the students of AAFT.

The Ambassador of Myanmar HE Moe Kyaw Aung mentioned about good cultural relations between India and Myanmar. He said that “film is a medium to promote people to people contact and understanding”. He also said that his country is very closely related to the Indian film industry and hence expressed his wish of inviting Indian filmmakers to produce films in Myanmar.

The award of distinction for the film “The Attachment” was presented by Dr. Sandeep Marwah to HE Moe Kyaw Aung alongside presentation of mementos to the esteemed guests. The event was coordinated by  Assistant Professor Ruhi  of AAFT School of Animation  and   Assistant Professor Niharika of AAFT School of PR Events & Advertising. The event was supported by International Film and Television Club, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance, World Peace Development and Research Foundation and Indo Myanmar Film and Culture Forum.

Film From Venezuela Steel Clad Honoured with Award of Distinction

Film From  Venezuela Steel Clad Honoured with Award of Distinction

Noida:  On the second day of the 15th Global Film Festival Noida, a film from Venezuela “Steel- Clad”, was screened at the festival. During the screening, the Festival President, Dr. Sandeep Marwah said “Art is an essential element to build relations between countries”. He enlightened the audience about the Indo-Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum and relation between the two countries.

“Thirty years back we gave one term to English dictionary that is “Film & Cultural Tourism”, no body could understand that but now every country is talking about it. To honour our own term we have been able to attract three million people so far to Noida Film City under Film and Cultural Tourism,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and founder of Noida Film City.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Alfredo Caldera, talked about Venezuela’s solitary cinema and how the movie, “Steel Clad” is a significant milestone in the evolution of the art, culture and cinema of Venezuela. He also extended his gratitude, to connect with ICMEI and India. Lastly, he explained how these events strengthen relations between the countries and are essential tools to propagate cinema. 

 Dr. Sandeep Marwah felicitated  Alfredo Caldera, with the distinction award for the film “Steel Clad” for being one of the most distinguished films of the festival, which was followed by the screening of “Steel Clad”. The event was supported by AAFT University, AUA-Asian Unity Alliance,, ICMEI-International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and WPDRF-World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

World Class Exhibition of Photography at 15th Global Film Festival

Exhibition of Photography by Students of AAFT at 15th Global Film Festival

Noida: For me photography is no different than art. I see photography as a tool just like painting, sculpture or other artistic manifestation that serves an artist in order to express himself. Photography is still a very new medium and everything must be tried and dared. Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. It’s the result it counts no matter how it’s achieved.” Spoke Dr. Sandeep Marwah at the inauguration of exhibition of Photographs by AAFT School of Photography at 15th Global Film Festival Noida 2022.

“You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved. Never take a picture of anything you are not passionately interested in,” expressed Dr. Amol Kolhe Actor & Member Parliament Lok Sabha while lighting the ceremonial lamp and inaugurating of the exhibition.

Neelam Sharma Model & VJ, Kanchan Bhor Actress, Priya Dhingra Social Media Influencer, Shubh Malhotra Film Stylist, Katianna Ley Actress from Slovenia, Tatiana Bhardwaj Secretary General of Russia House Federation, Jaswinder Gardner Actress, Dr. P K Rajput from Ahmedabad, Surendra Jagtap Film Producer, Dr. Mariann Erdo Cultural Counsellor of Embassy of Hungary were the other guests at the inauguration of exhibition.

The exhibition remained open for three days. Thousands of people appreciated the exhibition which was world class display of art. The event was supported by International Film and Television Club, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, AAFT University, WPDRF, and Asian Unity Alliance.

Seminar on Importance of Social Media in Film Production at 15th GFFN

Seminar During 15th Global Film Festival Noida 2022 at Marwah Studios

Noida: Social Media are interactive media technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, interests, and other forms of expression through virtual communities and networks.  The office of Communications and Marketing manages the main Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts etc.,” initiated Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of 15^th Global Film Festival Noida 2022, Seminar on the first day of the festival on Social Media and Cinema.

“Big film studios and indie film production companies alike are mastering the tools of social media to tell the stories of their projects, drive the conversations and generate that all important buzz well before their projects are seen by audiences,” added Malena Rojas Medina Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of Cuba.

“Social media marketing is a very useful tool for introducing your venue to new audiences, or further engaging existing ones. It is also particularly useful for targeting audiences for more niche screenings and events,” expressed Rajesh Talang renowned actor from Mumbai.

“Digital media has restructured working models for the music, television, film, and publishing industries. As a result, TV shows and movies have gradually embraced the on-demand mode on every electronic device,” said Dr. P.K. Rajput former Vice President Cadila Pharmaceuticals.

“Social media is important because it allows you to reach, nurture, and engage with your target audience — no matter their location. When a business can use social media to connect with its audience, it can use social media to generate brand awareness, leads, sales, and revenue,” informed Hemant Nitin Das writer, producer and Cinema Director.

“The Internet simplifies the process of entering films into contests and makes it possible to network with many more people. Most of all, it allows filmmakers to get their work “out there”, getting attention on the web before a movie mogul ever sees it,” said Deepak Kalra renowned Youtuber & Actor.

“Overall, creating a social media profile is a no brainer for any business but can be incredibly useful for filmmakers. Taking time to plan out your strategy, look at trends and trying creative marketing techniques will provide you with a way to engage potential audiences and build movie hype,” said Priya Dhingra Social Media Influencer.

The event was conducted by Ashok Tyagi Director Festival, Dr. Sneha Samandar Associate Director School of Cinema anchored the program and Sushil Bharti proposed vote of thanks. Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented dignities with festival memento. The event was supported by Asian Unity Alliance, ICMEI, AAFT University and WPDRF.

Baluan Sholak from Kazakhstan Presented with Award of Distinction

Baluan Sholak Film from Kazakhstan won Award of Distinction at 15th GFFN

Noida: The first day of 15^th Global Film Festival Noida 2022 also screened award winning film from Kazakhstan. Yerlan Shakhay, Third Secretary Embassy of Kazakhstan light the ceremonial lamp to start the discussion on the film.

In 19th century Kazakhstan, the famous Kazakh fighter and poet, Baluan Sholak, became a national icon when as he tries to protect his people from a pressing wave of immigrants, who threatened to wipe out the peace of his small town. This is the story of a national hero, who faced an increasingly authoritarian government that decided to expatriate Kazakh lands to offer them to newcomers from the Russian Empire. The legend of Baluan Sholak is one of national passion, rebellion and perseverance.

Not only Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented an Award of Distinction to the film which was received by Yerlan Shkhay Third Secretary Embassy of Kazakhstan, but Yerlan also presented a memento to Sandeep Marwah on behalf of the Ambassador for his untiring contribution to Indo Kazakhstan Relation and Chairing Indo Kazakhstan Film and Cultural Forum.

Korepanova Anna Model from Russia, Tatiana Bhardwaj, Secretary General a social worker representing Russia House Federation were among the other guests. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance, AAFT University and World Peace Development & Research Foundation.

Sweet Taste of Imagination Honoured with Award of Distinction

Film from Iran Honoured with Award of Distinction at 15th Global Film Festival

Noida: “We are honoured to announce and present an Award of Distinction to the film from Iran Tilted Sweet Taste of Imagination directed by Kamal Tabrizi and produced by M.A. Hossein Neiad, an entry to 15^th Global Film Festival Noida 2022,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of the festival and Marwah Studios at the end of the screening of the film at the festival in a grand function.

The film  Sweet Taste of Imagination is a story about an imaginative dreamer of university named Garoos professor who falls in love with a student who resembles her teacher in this manner. Love story is endangered when a business competitor sets Garoos up for unethical behaviour.

The story is written by Naghmeh Samini. The cast includes Shahab Hosseini, Nazanin Bayati, Nader Fallah, Nazanin Farahani, Pariyash Nazarieh and many more. The  Cinematography is by Bahram Dehghani and costumes by Majid Lellail.

People associated with Indo Iran Film and Cultural Forum were also present there. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance, AAFT University and World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

Hungarian Film Apro Mesek won Award of Distinction at 15th Global Film Festival Noida

Hungarian Film Apro Mesek Won An Award of Distinction at 15th GFFN

Noida: The 15^th Global Film Festival was well received by the audience from all over India and abroad. Every film was screened before the full house of film lovers. Hungarian film Apro Medek-Tall Tales was well appreciated by the film makers and film goers on the first day of the festival.

“Hungarian has had a notable cinema industry since the beginning of the 20th century, including Hungarians  who affected the world of motion pictures both within and beyond the country’s borders. The former could be characterized by directors Istvan Szabo, Bela Tarr, or Miklos Jancso  the latter by William Fox and Adolph Zukor,  the founders of Fox Studios and Paramount Pictures  respectively, or Alexander Korda,  who played a leading role in the early period of British cinema. . Examples of successful Hungarian films include Merry go Round, Mephisto, Werckmeister Harmonies and Kontroll,” informed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chair for Indo Hungarian Film and Cultural Forum.

“In the rubble and ruin of war’s aftermath, an opportunistic con man named Balász pretends to be a close friend of soldiers killed in the war and insinuate his way into their families and their bank accounts. It’s a dangerous game and gets him into such serious trouble he must flee Budapest to save his skin. When he is given shelter in a remote forest by a woman named Judit and her son, Balász’s con man trickery fades as he finds himself falling in love. Things go well in their passionate affair until Judit’s brutish husband returns home from the front,” story of Tall Tales was narrated by Dr Mariann Erdo Cultural Counselor Embassy of Hungary.

Lt. Col. Laszlo Kovari  Defence Attache Embassy of Hungary and Katianna Ley Actress from Slovenia also spoke on the occasions. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry & Indo Hungarian Film and Cultural Forum. Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented the Award of Distinction to Dr Mariann Erdo for the film Tall Tales.