Bosnian Film Festival Attracted People From All Over India at AAFT

Closing Ceremony of Festival of Films From Bosnia

Noida: Three day Bosnian Festival of Cinema brought many film lovers, filmgoers, film professional and film students from all over India to AAFT at Noida film city to be the part of this international event.

The first ever festival of Bosnian films was appreciated for the grand opening and closing function, selection of best films and two major workshops by renowned film writers and directors Aida Begic Zubcevic and Faruk Loncarevic.

The six films which were shown are The perfect Circle, 1997 directed by Ademir Kenovic and will also showcase Walter Defends Sarajevo, 1972 directed by Hajrudin Kravac, Fuse (Gori Vatra), 2003 directed by Pjer Zalica, An Episode in the Life of Iron Picker, 2013 directed by Danis Tanovic, Mom (Sa Mamom), 2014 directed by Faruk Loncarevic and Never Leave Me, 2017 by Aida Begic Zubcevic.

“The six films and two directors in person leaving a huge impact on the Indian film industry. The films are of international standard and emphasis has been given to emotions like Indian cinema. I would love to visit Bosnia to meet many more film makers soon,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah thanking every one for their deep interest.

“We are in reality from the dream which we saw a month back to organize a festival this statute. ICMEI, AAFT and Sandeep Marwah   with his complete team has shown again their capability of fulfilling dreams,” said H.E. Muhamed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia to India.

Present on the occasion the Consul General of Montenegro in India Janice Darbari proposed to make a feature film in joint venture with the Bosnian directors.” I would love to see these capable directors a film in India and I would love to be part of it,” said Janice Darbari.

More than one hundred film lovers from all over India opted to be the member of Indo Bosnia Film And Cultural Forum whom membership certificated were also presented during the festival.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah Honored Ambassador with life membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation and      presented life membership of Indo Bosnian Film And Cultural Forum to Aida Begic and Faruk.

First Bosnian Film Festival Inaugurated At Marwah Studios

Inauguration of Festival of Films From Bosnia And Herzegovina

Noida: Three days festival of Films from Bosnia And Herzegovina was inaugurated today at Marwah Studios at Noida Film City with great pomp and show.

“Under Indo Bosnian Film And Cultural Forum It was decided at International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry to have a festival of films in association with AAFT University of Media And Arts and invite people from film, television, media art and culture fraternity. Bosnian films have brought many accolades in different international festivals,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

The event started with the lighting of ceremonial lamp by Lt. General K.M. Seth former Governor of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Tripura who congratulated Embassy of Bosnia And Herzegovina for opting the best venue-- Marwah Studios for the first film festival of Bosnian Films. ”I am aware that Bosnia produces 5to 6 films in a year but every film is a piece of art,” said Lt. Gen. K. M. Seth.

“We have brought best six films with two most popular film directors from Bosnia to interact with Indian audience. We all are witness to history as this is the first film festival of Bosnian films in India. Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina is thankful to ICMEI and Indo Bosnia Film And Cultural Forum for taking initiative in organizing this festival,” said H.E. Muhamed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina to India.

“Bosnian Films mat not be big in numbers but they have been part of Academy Awards in USA and Cannes film Festival in France. We have pre war movies and post war movies,” explained Farouk Loncarevic renowned film director from Bosnia.

“Film is my passion and I am teaching films too. Opening of the festival in film University is a wonderful idea. We have the right audience for the films,” added Aida Begic screen play writer and film director from Bosnia.

Later Dr. Kcalpana Bhushan renowned Bharatha Natyam exponent presented a dance recital and Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented the life membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film And Television to the distinguished guests and membership of Indo Bosnian Film And Cultural Forum to other members.

The festival started with The perfect Circle, 1997 directed by Ademir Kenovic and will also showcase Walter Defends Sarajevo, 1972 directed by Hajrudin Kravac, Fuse (Gori Vatra), 2003 directed by Pjer Zalica, An Episode in the Life of Iron Picker, 2013 directed by Danis Tanovic, Mom (Sa Mamom), 2014 directed by Faruk Loncarevic and Never Leave Me, 2017 by Aida Begic Zubcevic.

National Day of Bosnia And Herzegovina Celebrated at AAFT University

National Day of Bosnia And Harzegovina Celebrated at AAFT

Noida: We extend our heartiest congratulations to H.E. Muhamed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina to India and people of Bosnia on the National of their country falls on 1^st March.

“I am touched by the gesture of ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry for celebrating the National Day of my country at their International head quarters. I on behalf of my country thank you all for this personal greetings,” said H.E. Muhamed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia & Herzegovina.

“I thank you the Ambassador for trusting us and believing our activities of promoting relation between two countries India and Bosnia. Indo Bosnia Film And Culture Forum is trying its best to bring our relations to lime light,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

Later a poster was released to mark respect to the national day. Also Dr. Marwah presented the memento to the Ambassador as part of National Day celebration.

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Bosnia Government

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Honored By H.E. Muhamed Cengic

 Noida: Dr. Sandeep Marwah an educator, philanthropist, social worker, film maker and President of Marwah Studios was honored by HE. Muhamed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina to India for his     untiring contribution for the promotion of Indo Bosnia relations through arts and culture.

“We have decided to honor Dr. Sandeep Marwah as he is the first one to initiate for the formation of Indo Bosnia Film And Cultural Forum and has been working for the better relation between two countries since then,” said H.E. Muhamed Cengic and handed over the plaque to Marwah in a   function to welcome new Ambassador to   International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

I take this opportunity to thank Ambassador and his complete team for supporting us at each and every time. Bosnia involvement during Global Festivals and other International summits and events is always appreciated,” thanked Dr. Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chair for Indo Bosnia Forum

Sandeep Marwah Honored And Nominated by Bosnia Government

Noida: The 6^th Global Festival of Journalism 2018 brought another title to renowned media personality Sandeep Marwah from Bosnia And Herzegovina as the Chairperson of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum.

“It is a great pleasure and honor to nominate Sandeep Marwah as the Chairperson of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum. His experience and networking all over the World will bring more lime light to this relationship,” said H.E. Dr. Sabit Subasic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina to India while honoring & handing over the chairmanship to Sandeep Marwah.

“I am feeling elevated and charged with my new role of Chairman of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum. I assure you and to the Government of Bosnia And Herzegovina that I will do justice to this designation,” said Sandeep Marwah while receiving the memento from Ambassador in a jam packed hall full of film, television and media persons from all over India and abroad.

Sandeep Marwah is six times World Record holder in media. He is the founder of Noida Film City, renowned Marwah Studios and Asian Academy of Film And Television. Marwah is the recipient of more than 500 national and international awards. He is an international Media Guru and has trained more than 12000 media professionals from 120 countries of the World.

The event was witnessed by H.E. Michael Aaron N. N. Oquaye Esq (Jnr) High Commissioner of Ghana to India., Veteran Journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik, Dr.Xiaoxian Zhu  from Teesside University UK, Kumar Mohan Editor Complete Cinema from Mumbai and renowned PR Consultant Himanshu Zhunzhunwala.