102th Convocation of AAFT at Noida Film City

Convocation of 102th Batch of AAFT

Noida: Seventy students of Short Term Course from AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television celebrated their success when 102^nd Convocation was held at Marwah Studios at Noida Film City.

“We are the only institution in the World where we have been able to conduct 102 sessions of short term courses in film, television and media. AAFT has been rated as one of the ten best film schools of the World. We are thankful to Government for making AAFT as first Film University in this country,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT.

“I am observing from so many years the working of this institution, very gradually AAFT has created a wonderful niche for itself and same with the students of this institution. I bless you all to do well in the industry and create a wonderful name for yourself and for the institution,” said T.P. Agarwal President Film Federation of India and Indian Motion Picture & TV Producers Association at the convocation of 102th batch.

Syed Mahmoud Nawaz film maker and journalist, Aijaz Iilmi Chair person Siyasat Jadid and spokes person of BJP, Lovleen Thadani film producer and director and former student of AAFT, Dr. Kcalpana Bhushan renowned Classical Dancer, Rahul Agarwal producer and actor, Dobby Sonthalia Publisher & Editor Fame India Magazine also spoke on the function.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented the life membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation of Marwah Studios to all the dignities.

Lamhe-Farewell to Students of ASMS School of Cinema

Farewell to Students of School of Cinema

Noida: ASMS-Asian School of Media Studies planned a farewell get-together for the students of 2016-18 batch of masters in Cinema and 2015-18 Undergraduate Batch in Cinema at Marwah Studios.

“We are proud of our students. Not only they have educate and trained themselves for the film and television industry but also learned the ways of living a good life. We want them to be good human beings first and then perfect professional,” said Sandeep Marwah President ASMS while addressing the students of cinema on the farewell day.

“The life is full of competition and there is only survival of the fittest. You must keep on reading and learning your subject. The continuous efforts always pay in life,” added Marwah blessings the young aspirants.

The event was followed by cultural evening, cake cutting ceremony, presentation of awards and a networking session. The director ASMS Amir Abdullah, Dean ASMS Vikas Singh, HOD Cinema Arfa Rajput also spoke on the occasion.

Sandeep Marwah Honored With 9th BCS Ratna Award

AAFT Awarded With -Largest Media Education Hub in Asia

New Delhi: A colorful presentation of 25 years of cable and broadcasting business in India was projected by the Aavishkar Group at Hotel Lalit followed by the 9^th Edition of BCS Rattna Awards to some of the most prominent persons of the industry.

The award was bestowed upon internationally known media person Sandeep Marwah who was there to receive his award personally at the mega event designed by Dr. A.K. Rastogi.

“Largest Media Education Hub in Asia ” announced for AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television and presented by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Union Minister of State  Ministry of Agriculture And Farmers Welfare, Government of India in the presence of Vijay SAmpla Union Minister of State Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment Government of India,   Minakshi Lekhi Member Parliament Loksabha  from Delhi, S.P.Jain  a well known Social Worker and august audience of broadcasting trade from all over India.

“We are proud of Sandeep Marwah and his untiring contribution to the nation. He truly deserves the appreciation,” said Gajendra Singh Union Minister.

“I am thankful to Aavishkar Jury for awarding me I assure you that I will keep the flag of India flying in film and television training. We have touched 120 countries so far, we will be more next time,” said Sandeep Marwah thanking the organizers.

Sandeep Marwah Invited Shankardass to India

 

Sandeep Marwah With Shankardass

Sandeep Marwah had a special meeting with AVT Shankardass in London and invited him to Delhi for further talks. He has already been associated with Asian Academy of Film And Television.

AVT Shankardass is a motion picture financier and producer. His films include, Captain America: The First Avenger (Chris Evans), Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (Tom Cruise) and Superman: Man of Steel (Henry Cavill).

Shankardass worked in theatre as a director in London and Edinburgh. After a brief transition into film directing with Praying for Pay, The Commuters and The Stepmother, he moved to film production. He joined Victory Productions, UK-based Film Finance Corporation, as Head of Motion Picture and produced The War Zone and A Fortune Teller Told Me. He also wrote and developed ‘Saffron’, ‘A Drop of Life’ and ‘Noor’.

 Later, as CEO & Managing Director of Victory Productions, he financed successful films such as K-19: The Widowmaker (Harrison Ford & Liam Neeson), and Femme Fatale (Antonio Banderas) and produced Spy Game (Brad Pitt), Alexander (Colin Farrell), Fly Boys (James Franco), Johnny Was (Vinnie Jones) and Ball & Chain (Kal Penn). He was also a screenwriter with Tomhawk Entertainment and Warner Bros for 5 years.