Film on Palau “Hideaways Unseen Palau” Inaugurated at 14th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2026

Film on Palau “Hideaways Unseen Palau” Inaugurated at 14th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2026

Noida: The captivating documentary film “Hideaways Unseen Palau” was formally inaugurated by Meenakshi Lekhi, former Minister of State for External Affairs and Minister of State for Culture, Government of India, during the 14th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2026 held at Marwah Studios.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by Dr. Neeraj A. Sharma, Consul General of Palau, along with distinguished guests from the diplomatic, media, and cultural fraternity. The festival is one of the most prominent global platforms celebrating journalism, cinema, and creative arts.

Directed by Amber Sharma and produced by Mowgli Productions, “Hideaways Unseen Palau” beautifully captures the pristine natural beauty, marine biodiversity, rich traditions, and untouched landscapes of the island nation of Palau. The film highlights sustainable tourism and environmental conservation while showcasing the unique cultural heritage of the Pacific region.

Speaking on the occasion, Meenakshi Lekhi appreciated the initiative of presenting lesser-known destinations through meaningful cinema. She emphasized that such films strengthen cultural diplomacy and deepen mutual understanding between nations. She also underlined the importance of media and films in promoting ecological awareness and responsible global citizenship.

Dr. Neeraj A. Sharma expressed his gratitude for showcasing Palau on an international platform like the Global Festival of Journalism. He noted that the film serves as a bridge between India and Palau, encouraging tourism, cultural exchange, and stronger bilateral ties.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Festival President and Global Art & Culture Laureate, congratulated the entire team for producing a visually compelling and culturally enriching film. He reiterated the festival’s commitment to promoting international cinema that educates, inspires, and connects people across borders. Dr. Marwah highlighted that platforms like this not only celebrate journalism and filmmaking but also foster global unity through art and culture.

The screening of “Hideaways Unseen Palau” received warm appreciation from the audience, marking yet another milestone in strengthening creative and diplomatic relations through cinema.

AAFT Film Awarded Best Documentary At Cannes Mobile Festival

AAFT Film Awarded With Best Documentary

Cannes: "A Connaught Tail" directed by Salman Mozaffar from AAFT won AFI World Peace Initiative Awards during  the 72^nd Cannes International Film Festival 2019. It was adjudged as the best documentary filmed on Cellphone.

 

“I had the honor to receive on behalf of the Asian Academy of Film And Television the award for the best documentary announced for the film from AAFT. It was a great moment; never any Mobile film has ever been honored in Cannes from India. I am proud of my students,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT.

Filmmaker Prof. Karl Bardosh of New York University has designed the festival. Lawrence David Foldes member Executive Committee Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Science is the President of Jury, Petra Terzi President Cultural International Festivals, , Luba Balagova Kandour Founder President of Sochi International Film Festival, Yuanyuan Chen from China, Moradeum Adedoyin Solaris the authentic Princess Omoba and Peter Ferris of Ferris Entertainment London were the other members of Jury.

Marwah Studios Presented Documentary on Udit Raj

The Crusader-A Documentary on Dr. Udit Raj

New Delhi: The Capital witnessed the screening of the award-winning documentary, ‘The Crusader’ at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre on 26th July presented by Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios.

 The biopic is based on the life and career struggles of the popular Dalit leader Dr. Udit Raj who is also the Hon’ble Member of Parliament and National Chairman of The All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations. The thrust of the documentary is on the trials and tribulations faced by Dr. Udit Raj and how he came out triumphantly.

“It is a beginning of inspirational films on members of parliament. The public must know the hardship our leaders have gone through. A film on Udit Raj is the correct start. Today is 26^th July and It is Kargil Vijay Diwas I think this is the high time for all of us to debunk the myths that are breeding discrimination and injustice in society,” said Sandeep Marwah.

“The Crusader deals with the real-life experiences of Dr. Udit Raj—how Dalits are mistreated, discriminated, and denied every basic amenity essential for survival, not to talk about the respectful living,” said Ajay Chitnis Director of the film.

 “The dark and grim history of Dalits in our Indian society is very much ancient than the British Civilization in India. Yet, we are not able to break free from the stigma attached to Dalits. With this biopic, I feel people will get a much-needed insight into the lives of downtrodden Dalits. They will better be able to see how deep-rooted the culture of caste discrimination in our minds and society is said Dr. Udit Raj.

Former Deputy Prime Minister L.K.Advani, filmmaker Madhur Bhandrakar, Delhi Pradesh BJP President Manoj Tewari, Ambassador of Venezuela H.E. Augusto Montiel and many other distinguished guest saw the film together.

Global Festival Of Documentary Films 2009

Global Festival of Documentary Films 2009

Global Festival of Documentary Films emerges as the most prestigious South Asian Documentary Film Festival as it bags the most awarded and talked about films for participation in the Festival organized by International Film & Television Club of Marwah Studios, a Creative Enterprise.

Eminent film makers like Megan Mylan, Teri McLuhan, A.S. Bedi, Kim Longinotto amongst a long list of internal names enter their films in the festival.Global Festival of Documentary Films is taking place from 20th to 22nd November, ’09 at Marwah Studios Complex, Film City, Noida, U.P.

The Festival venue would be buzzing with the celebrity attendance of film makers and film personalities not only attending the festival but also interacting with the audience and the young film makers during the daily networking sessions open to all film makers, media and film enthusiasts.

Amongst the celebrity attendance would be film makers like Boney Kapoor, Satish Kaushik, N. Chandra, A.S. Bedi, Feroze Abbas Khan, Esmail Shroff, Karl Bardosh, Kurt Inderbitzin etc. The media cell representing the four mediums print, TV, radio and Internet will be covering the Festival throughout the day. Journalist will get special briefing and one-on-one with the directors daily.

“We are proud of being able to bring the most coveted and celebrated films and film makers from across the world to our Festival. The rising excitement and expectation from our Festival is a challenge we are sure to live up to. It is heartening to see the response and enthusiasm” said Sandeep Marwah while addressing queries from the media.

Sandeep Marwah Welcomed The Team Of Oscar Winning Film Smile Pinki

It was a great pleasure to see the enthusiasm of Indians when the Director of Oscar winning film Smile Pinky Ms Megan Mylan along with the charismatic doctor Dr. Subodh Kumar visited Delhi. The president of Marwah Studios Sandeep Marwah welcomed them and informed them about the Global Festival Of Documentary Films where the film has been nominated as one of the best international Documentary by the jury., to be held in the month of November at Noida Film City.
“We are feeling proud to be associated with Marwah Studios and thankful for providing their facilities for this Oscar Winning film” said Megan Mylan, the director of the film Smile Pinki. “I would love to be present and part of Global Festival of Documentary Films 2009” she added. “The shooting arrangements at Marwah Studios are no less than any Hollywood studios” said Dr. Subodh Kumar.
The film is about eight year young girl Pinki Kumari who is living with a severe cleft lip in one of the poorest areas of India. Not allowed to attend school at her native village, and ostracized because of her deformity, Pinki lives a life of quiet desperation as she waits and wonders if she will ever receive the cleft surgery. Her parents could never afford the surgery that she desperately needs. By chance, Pinki's parents meet a social worker one day who is traveling village to village, gathering patients for a hospital that provides free cleft lip surgery to thousands of poor children each year through the The Smile Train program. The surgery was performed by plastic surgeon Dr Subodh Kumar Singh, who along with Pinki attended the 81st Academy Award ceremony

Marwah Studios Will Host Global Festival Of Documentary Films

The enthusiastic staff and members of Marwah Studios took no time in deciding to host the next Global Festival Of Documentary Films to be held in July, 09.” Which place can be better than the Noida Film City and specially Marwah Studios which is the hub centre for film and tv persons and surrounded by the best film companies of the industry” said Sandeep Marwah, the Owner of Marwah Films And Video Studios.

Documentary Film Festival is going to be different as entries are invited from all over the World and there is three different categories of 10 minutes, 20 minutes and 30 minutes .The members of International Film And Television Club have assured the prize of 5000 US Dollars for the best documentaries. A special cell has been created at Marwah Studios to provide complete infrastructure to the festival and specialized people have been appointed to look after the planning and execution of the project.

Viney Kumar, manager of the studios said ,”We have ample space and facilities to present Global Festival Of Documentary Films .We have full confidence in our President Sandeep Marwah who has wide experience of these kind of activities.”