International Festival of Short Films At PHD Chamber

An International Film Festival of short films under the banner “Dream To Cannes-Through 100 Years of Indian Cinema” was inaugurated by Uday K Varma the secretary of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India at PHD Chamber of Commerce at New Delhi jointly designed by Marwah Studios and Directorate of Film Festival. “We all are celebrating 100 years of Cinema. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the whole film fraternity. The producing of films is now very expensive exercise. Most of the producers are busy in recovering the cost of the film in which sometimes they loose the idea of making of good cinema” reminded Uday K Varma addressing the huge international gathering. “We have been promoting short films from last 20 years and festivals are the best way to showcase these films” said Sandeep Marwah World Recorder holder of producing largest number of short films. Nine different films from India, Poland, China, Lithuania, Greece, Philippines, Vietnam, Slovenia and Spain were screened.

Indian Film Industry Has Done Well Despite of Not Much Government Help-Uday Varma

“The numbers of films have gone up, and the quality is as good as international, Indian Film Industry has done extremely well even without much government support” said Uday K. Varma IAS Secretary Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India at the inauguration of International Festival of Short Films designed by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Marwah Studios in association with Directorate of Film Festival at New Delhi. “We are now the biggest film industry of the World and business wise we have yet to grow to tap more national and international market” said Alok B. Shriram vice President of PHD introducing the subject to the large audience including film, television and media persons from different countries of the World. Today with digitalization it is now easy to make the film but difficult to sell & market the film. Films are the Ambassador of culture of any country and Festivals are the best showcase to project them. In series of 9 festivals we have introduced for the nation this is now the 10th in the row” added Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah studios and Chairperson of Entertainment & Media Committee of PHD. Nine short films were screened from China, Lithuania, Greece, Poland, Spain, Philippines, Vietnam, Slovenia and India. The program was conducted by Yogesh Srivastava Secretary PHD and Susma Shekhar Secretary General Paid vote of thanks.

77th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films Inaugurated

“Showcasing cinema is the ultimate for a film maker. AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films is the only festival in the World touching 77th Edition and festival which happens four times in a year.” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios while introducing the guest on the formal inauguration of the AAFT festival of Short Digital Films at Noida Film City. “I am pleased to be part of this international event. The film festivals encourage young film makers and give them motivation to get involve in more films” said Sumana Mukherjee renowned film maker from Kolkata. The festival was designed by AAFT. In total more than 2000 films have been screened in last twenty years. 1100 directors from 60 countries have been given opportunity to showcase their debut film in the festival informed Sandeep Marwah. Nine films were screened including PALCHHIN directed by Kalyan Sarkar, SURROGATER by Naveen Narayan, THIS IS OUR SHORT FILM by Shihabudden Noormahal, SAMAPPATI by Abhishek Sharma, MAIN ANNA NAHIN HOON by Surjeet Singh Sawhney, SAUDAGAR AUR MANI by Balbir Gill, SHARANDHAJALI by inderpal Lavasaya, BEING HUMAN by Mayank Sharma and CHINTA TA CHITA by Pankaj Narayan. Usha Sharma well known social worker, Ashok Tyagi film maker and Sushant Kumar of Brahm Kumari were also present there.

3rd International Sufi Festival India 2013 Decided For 2nd October

The International Sufi Festival India in its 3rd year will celebrate the Glory of Shekinah. Divine Abode and Marwah Studios is proud to set aside the ISFI festival this year as a honor to the Feminine facet of the Divine. Sandeep Marwah while speaking to the gathering today in New Delhi said that ‘This year each one must chart a programme to be a element of this great festivity in Ajmer. The Festival has a special theme mainly for women. ”Women must be glorified as every woman is a light of Shekinah, Ganga, Ilah or a Durga. Every Glory to the Divine should be set in purity. Money is the Root cause of all evil and until we remain selfish in our giving we can never become selfless. So the open performance was opted towards this goal’ says Gulshaa Begum, Chairperson Divine Abode & Festival Director ISFI The Festival will comprise of Film Festival, Literature, Stalls will be available at nominal rates, Talks on Awareness, Art Exhibitions, and Musical Concert in the evenings . The Festival begins from 2 – 6th October 2013 from 11 am – 10 pm at the Jawahar Rang Manch, Ajmer. Scholars, Philosophers, Artist, Singers, Musicians, Film Makers, Writers must visit the festival this year. All entry free for all events. .

We Must Bring India to World Sports Level-Sandeep Marwah

“There is hardly a participation of Indian Sports in International level. We are far behind of even many small countries. Developed sports facilitiy not only is going to make healthy India but also wealthy India” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Patron to Indian Sports & Cultural Society addressing to the youth of India at Noida Film City. “We need enthusiastic people to come forward and help us in fulfilling a dream of India being on the World Map of sports” added B.C.Bose Secretary General of the organization. “We have to make it a point to encourage students right from the school to get involved into the sports so that we can produce better athletes in the country” expressed Chitra Dalal Vice President of ISCS.

World Day of Social Justice Observed At Marwah Studios

“Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants” said Sandeep Marwah Ambassador of International Human Rights Organization affiliated to United Nation and International Bar Association at Marwah Studios “ We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability” Marwah added throwing example of how cast, creed and religion column he has deleted from his institution’s prospectus from last twenty years. For the United Nations, the pursuit of social justice for all is at the core of our global mission to promote development and human dignity. The adoption by the International Labour Organization of the Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization is just one recent example of the UN system’s commitment to social justice. The Declaration focuses on guaranteeing fair outcomes for all through employment, social protection, social dialogue, and fundamental principles and rights at work. The General Assembly proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice in 2007

International Mother Language Day 2013 Celebrated at Marwah Studios

International Mother Language Day has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism declared by UNESCO. “Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage” said Sandeep Marwah Ambassador of International Human Rights Organization affiliated to United Nation and International Bar Association. “ All moves to promote the dissemination of mother tongues will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity and multilingual education but also to develop fuller awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue” added Marwah talking to the people from all states of India and abroad at Noida Film City. "In this age of new technologies, books remain precious instruments, easy to handle, sturdy and practical for sharing knowledge, mutual understanding and opening the world to all. Books are the pillars of knowledge societies and essential for promoting freedom of expression and education for all." expressed by Irina Bokova, Director-Genera of UNESCO. The event was supported by World Peace Development And Research Foundation.