A Spectacular International Curtain Raiser for the 18th GFFN at Marwah Studios

A Spectacular International Curtain Raiser for the 18th GFFN at Marwah Studios

Noida, 2 December 2025: Marwah Studios once again became the cultural heartbeat of the global creative fraternity as the poster of the 18th Global Film Festival Noida (GFFN) was unveiled with extraordinary international participation and diplomatic presence.

The prestigious Poster launch ceremony was graced by eminent diplomats, including: H.E. Alonso Correa Miguel, Ambassador of Panama, H.E. Nestor Gabriel Baltodano Vargas, Ambassador of Costa Rica, H.E. Dharamkumar Seeraj, High Commissioner of Guyana , and Ms. Arlette Gabriella Bustamente Garcia, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of Bolivia.

The ceremony was led by Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of ICMEI and Founder of the Global Film Festival, along with Ms. Fauzia Bakshi representing Panama. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Marwah highlighted the remarkable journey of GFFN and its indomitable global reputation:
“The 18th Global Film Festival Noida is one of the most vibrant and culturally powerful film festivals in the world. Every year, it brings together filmmakers, students, professionals, and cine-lovers from across continents. With such distinguished international personalities unveiling the poster, this edition promises to be one of the grandest ever.”

The diplomats congratulated Marwah Studios and ICMEI for building a cultural bridge across nations and for continuously promoting global integration through art, cinema, and media education. Basile H Tokinai from High Commission of Togo, and Diplomats from Ivory Coast and Democratic Republic of the Congo were also present there.

The 18th Global Film Festival Noida 2025—widely recognized as the world’s largest academic film festival—is officially scheduled for 11th to 13th December. Known for its thought-provoking screenings, masterclasses, workshops, exhibitions, and cultural showcases, GFFN continues to inspire emerging talent and celebrate world cinema at its finest.

With this powerful and international poster launch, the countdown to the 18th edition has begun with renewed excitement, global support, and unmatched creative energy.

Appreciation for 7th Global Fashion Week From Day One

Show First Day Inaugurated by Panama Ambassador at Marwah Studios

The 7th Global Fashion Week at Marwah Studios in Noida kicked off with a spectacular range of garments designed by young and talented designers of AAFT School of Fashion and Design. In the third session of the event’s first day, the audience witnessed a fantastic display of creativity and design inspired by the cultural diversity of countries such as Cambodia, Bulgaria, Guyana, Armenia, Panama, Brazil, Cuba, Afghanistan, and Cyprus.

Amol Singh, Sunita Kushwaha, Komal Kumari, Pavannish Singh, Kashish Arora, VarshaGupta, Ayush Gupta, Aleena Israil, Gagandeep, Gudia Kashyap, HimaniNegi, and Priti Chandan were the designers from AAFT School of Fashion and Design who showcased their exceptional skills and expertise in front of the international audience.

The event was graced by the presence of H.E. Yasiel A. Burillo R Ambassador of Panama, who was the chief guest of the occasion. Tina, CEO True Fashion, Designer Anushka, and Designer Rahul were also present as guests of honor. Anabella Chavez Presstan, the third secretary of the Embassy of Panama, along with Anuj Lalwani, Shilpi Bahadur, Mania Kaur, Pankaj Choudhary, Means Malhotra, Ranju Rai, Ayati, and many others appreciated the show and applauded the designers’ efforts.

Sandeep Marwah, the founder of Marwah Studios, emphasized the significance of fashion as a means of artistic expression and a reflection of cultural trends. He praised the young designers of AAFT School of Fashion and Design for their creativity and the beautiful range of garments they presented. Marwah highlighted the importance of fashion shows as a platform for showcasing the talent of emerging designers and for promoting cultural exchange.

The first day of the event was a massive success, and the audience is looking forward to more such innovative and creative presentations in the coming days. The show was conducted by Ritu Lal Director AAFT School of Fashion & Design, Dr Akriti Singh anchored the show and Dr. Manoj Agarwal Executive Director supervised the arrangements.

ICMEI Celebrated National Day of Guyana at AAFT

Guyana National Day Celebrated

Noida: A National Day of Guyana, which falls on 23^rd February, was celebrated at the international headquarters of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry at Noida Film City.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to the people of Guyana on their National Day. I wish that India and Guyana relationship should flourish day by day. We have a lot to offer when it comes to art and culture, though Guyana also has a very rich culture of its own,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

ICMEI has already created a committee on Guyana under the name and banner of Indo Guyana Film And Cultural Forum. Dr. Marwah shall be soon inviting the dignities from Guyana to formally inaugurate the chapter.