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.

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Bosnia Government

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Government of Bosnia

Noida: Dr. Sandeep Marwah is an educator, philanthropist, social worker, filmmaker and President of Marwah Studios. Recently, he was honored by H.E. Muhamed Cengic the Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina to India for his untiring contribution to 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.

Bosnia And Herzegovina Signed MoU With ICMEI For Business Promotion

Muhamed Cengic With Sandeep Marwah

Noida: A standing ovation was given to the H.E. Muhamed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina on signing Memorandum of   Understanding with International Chamber of Media And Entertainment when India and Bosnia     have decided to work together to promote arts and culture of both the countries.

The event took place at Asian Academy of Film And Television at Noida Film City.

“The MoU is covering development of journalism, Radio, Television, Cinema, Tourism, Animation, Hospitality, Fashion, Design, Performing and Fine Arts, Skill Development, Environment, Solar Energy etc. in both the countries India and Bosnia,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

“We have been dealing with Dr. Marwah and ICMEI from last four years. We have full confidence in his capacity and capability. His experience in these fields will bring faster results in building up powerful relation between two countries,” said H.E. Cengic Mohamed Ambassador of Bosnia to India.

“I am feeling honored to honor Dr. Sandeep Marwah an international personality by presenting this memento of appreciation for his deep interest in the country of Bosnia,” said Ambassador while honoring Dr. Marwah in the presence of many media persons present on the occasion.

Dr. Sandeep informed that a special student committee has been formed in Asian Education Group who all are working on the subjects like fashion, tourism, cinema and have prepared a research book for Indo Bosnia Film And Cultural Forum created by H.E. Sabit Subasic the former Ambassador to India. A copy of the report was also handed over to Mr. Cengic.

A poster was released to mark respect to the completion of first year of formation of Indo Bosnia Film And Cultural Forum. Ashok Tyagi Secretary General ICMEI briefed the Ambassador with the details of last activities under IBFCF.

A visit of media delegation to Bosnia, a festival of films from Bosnia, an AAFT scholarship for the deserving student from Bosnia and participation in 7^th Global Festival of Journalism are the points discussed in the meeting.

“I am happy to be the Chair of Indo Bosnia Film And Cultural Forum nominated by the Government of Bosnia and assure you that we will leave no stone unturned to make it a popular and powerful organization,” thanked Dr. Sandeep Marwah and presented Patronship to the new Ambassador H.E. Muhamed Cengic.

Muhamed Cengic Patron to Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum

Muhamed Cengic Now Patron to IBFCF

Noida: On the first visit of H.E. Muhamed Cengic the new Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina to the International Head Quarters of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry signed MoU to promote art and culture between two countries.

“I know ICMEI has a wonderful relation with Embassy of Bosnia in India and we are working together for the common cause  of building powerful relation between two countries. Indo Bosnia Film & Cultural Forum has completed one year of its existence, we have to move forward,” said Ambassador Cengic.

We are pleased to honor Ambassador with the Patronship of the form as we will be able to work faster under his leadership,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI while handing over the certificate of Patronship to Ambassador.

Ambassador Muhamed Cengic presented his credentials to H.E. Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, President of the Republic of India, on 7 th December 2018.

Ambassador Muhamed Cengic is a career diplomat with more than two decades of experience in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Foreign Service. Prior to his current assignment, he served as Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Singapore and DR Timor Leste.

Ambassador Muhamed Cengic pursued Faculty of Political Science at Sarajevo University, Bosnia and Herzegovina and diplomatic training course from Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, Kula Lumpur, Malaysia. His Interest includes photography, bee keeping. Apart from Bosnian language, Ambassador Muhamed Cengic speaks English and Russian.

Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum Launched at 6th Journalism Festival

Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum Launched

Noida: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry created another organization to build and promote relations between two countries India & Bosnia And Herzegovina under the name and banner of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum.

The remarkable opening of 6^th Global Festival of Journalism was followed by the launching of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum at Noida Film City where media persons from all over India and abroad were present to see the auspicious launch by the international dignities.

Well known media personality and world record holder Sandeep Marwah was honored and nominated as the Chairperson of this forum as he has been well aware of international relations between two countries. H.E. Sabit Subasic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina was offered Patron ship of the forum.

The event was witnessed by 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.

“There is a need of these kind of organizations which can work people to people of the country and bring them close to each other through arts and cultural events,” said H.E. Sabit Subasic.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to all present here on this historical moment on the 6^th Global Festival of Journalism and on the formation of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum,” said H.E. Michael Aaron N. N. Oquaye Esq (Jnr) High Commissioner of Ghana to India.

           

Sabit Subasic Now Patron to Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum

Sabit Subasic Patron to Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum

Noida: “It is my pleasure to accept the Chair of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum but the forum needs guidance by the most appropriate person and that person is H.E. Sabit Subasic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina. We request him to be the Patron of the forum,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios at 6^th Global Festival of Journalism.

“I am keen in developing relations between two countries and culture diplomacy is the best way to proceed,” said Sabit Subasic to the large audience at the launching of forum.

Ambassador Sabit Subasic officially became the Bosnian Ambassador to India in 3rd March 2014. Before coming to India he was a diplomat in Turkey for several years, where he witnessed some of the crucial phases of unique democratic development of the nation.

Earlier he was the Minister/Advisor of the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Australia. Prior to this he has also held several other positions including Editor of the Municipality Paper of Ilidza, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Minister/Counselor/Head of Department of the Department for Planning and Analysis, Head of Department for human rights and acting Head of Department of Planning and Information among others.