Sunday, February 17, 2019

Exhibition of Still Photography Inaugurated at 7th GFJN


Exhibition of Still Photography at 7th GFJN 2019


Noida: An exhibition of still photographs by the students of Asian School of Media Studies were displayed at Studio at 7th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2019 inaugurated by the foreign dignities.

“Photographs are the everlasting memories, a still can speak 1000 words and don’t forget that Still photography is the base of all visual media,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios while introducing the need of still photography for a media students.

“Still photographs have played the best role in persevering history and in highlighting best of the information to the whole World. In todays age no one can ignore still photography,” said Muhamed Cengic a professional photographer and Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina to India while inaugurating the   exhibition.

“We are now used to our still cameras, still photography is now become next to our nature from our habit. We must use camera for preserving best of the occasions,” added H.E. Ashraf Shikhaliyev Ambassador of Azerbaijan to India.

“The collection of pictures of different genre has added a lot to the exhibition. These hundred photographs are leaving new energy to this studio,” said Roman Masric Deputy Head of the Mission, Embassy of Czech Republic.

“The exhibition has induced me to start preparing for the exhibition of photographs from Singapore. These photographs teaching us a lot from different actions,” said P. Murugaesh Counselor High Commission of Republic of Singapore.

K.G.Suresh Director General Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Neeraj Thakur of Press Council of India, Sakshi Joshi of News 24 and many national and international delegates were also present there.

AAFT Scholarship Presented to Azerbaijan at 7th GFJN


AAFT Scholarship Presented to Ambassador of Azerbaijan


Noida: An Indian film institute AAFT presented scholarship of a short-term course to the student of Azerbaijan during the inauguration of 7th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2019.

“We are honored to present the scholarship of Asian Academy of Film And Television to Ambassador of Azerbaijan to handover to the deserving student from Azerbaijan on this auspicious day of International Day of Journalism to have better relation in media with their country,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

“Indo Azerbaijan Film And Cultural Forum has been working in promoting and developing relation between two countries and so far has done commendable jobs   to do so. This is an another gesture and we accept it with grace,” said Ashraf Shikhaliyev Ambassador of Azerbaijan to India.

Many dignities and media students attended the event from different countries of the world. 12th February is celebrated as the International Day of Journalism.

7th Global Festival of Journalism Propagated Positive Journalism


7th Global Festival of Journalism Inaugurated at Marwah Studios


Noida:  The first ever festivals of Journalism of Asia and second in the World created a wonderful opportunity for journalists from all over India and abroad a powerful cultural exchange.

International Journalism Centre and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television jointly presented the 7th edition of Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2019 at Marwah Studios at Noida Film City.

“It was exactly eight years back we announced 12th February as the International Day of Journalism under International Journalism Centre. To Mark respect to our own decision we started first ever festival of journalism on the fixed dates of 12th, 13th and 14th of February. We feel elevated now, when hundreds of organizations all over the World have started celebrating this particular day,” said Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.

“We are amazed to see the    quality and quantity of the program. Never ever attended a festival of journalism before though I have in journalism for many years     before joining Foreign Service,” said H.E. Muhamed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

“I am thrilled to carry from here a scholarship of AAFT for the student from Azerbaijan, the festival has won the heart of Azerbaijan,” added H.E. Ashraf Shikhaliyev Ambassador of Azerbaijan to India while receiving the scholarship from Marwah.

“The participation of Czech Republic in Global Festival of Journalism has enhanced our relationship with India. Indo Czech Cultural Forum is doing well and creating awareness about our activities al over India and abroad,” said Roman Masarik Deputy Head of the Mission Embassy of Czech Republic.

The cultural diplomacy is the most remarkable in building relations. I am happy to be here and would like to join hands with ICMEI for more activities,” expressed P. Murugaesh Counsellor of     High omission of Republic of Singapore.

 K.G.Suresh Director General of Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Neeraj Thakur Press Council of India Sakshi Joshi of News 24 were the special guest at the inauguration function.

Earlier an exhibition of still photography designed by students of Asian School of Media And Studies was inaugurated by the dignities. A scholarship of short term course AAFT was also presented to Ambassador of Azerbaijan.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah honored all the dignities with the life membership of International Journalism Centre of ICMEI.

Saturday, February 16, 2019

101th Convocation of Students of AAFT


101th Convocation of Trainees of AAFT


Noida: Dream Comes True-when you talk about 101th convocation of Trainees of AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television. Never ever any institution related to film, television and media celebrated such a marvelous number in the shape of convocation, in the World.

The colorful convocation gowns and symmetrical black gowns of students were creating new energy and buzz in the campus. The excitement of receiving the most prestigious diplomas in media were about to be handed over to the deserving students of AAFT.

“It is a day of double celebration as we have crossed the number of 100 as far as convocation of students of AAFT is concerned. It shows the growth of film business in India and the quality of education we have been delivering from last twenty five years-a quarter century,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of the most popular film school of the Globe.

63 students passing out in this batch after finishing their short term courses in Production Direction, Editing And Sound Recording, Acting And Presentation, Camera And Lighting Technics, Script Writing, Graphics And Animation, Sound And Radio Programs etc. informed Amir Abdullah Director of the institution.

A set of awards was also presented to the topers and to all those students who have done extra ordinary well in extra circular activities round the year. A poster was launched to remember Father of the Nation- Mahatma Gandhi, as it was his Death Anniversary.

“Be truthful to yourself, be honest to your profession, be helpful and supportive, be patriotic and nationalist are few things, which will take you heights. You will be remembered for your humanity,” added Dr. Marwah at the closing function.

AAFT Congratulated Pranab Mukherjee on Receiving Bharat Rattan



Marwah Congratulated Pranab Mukerjee


Noida: “I on behalf of Marwah Studios and Asian Education Group extend my heartiest congratulations to respected shri Pranab Mukherjee the former President of India on receiving the highest civilian award of the Republic of India –Bharat Rattan for his untiring contribution to the development and integrity of the nation for more than 70 years,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AEG.

“The visit of Hon’able Shri Pranab Mukherjee to the campus of Asian Education Group added a huge excitement and new energy and blood into the system. His spoken words now has gone into the books of institution’s history,” added Mohit Marwah Director Asian Education Group.

“We will nourish the blessings bestowed upon us during the visit of Shri Pranab Mukherjee to the AEG campus, for years to come. His each and every word is a source of encouragement and has brought enthusiasm in our system,” expressed Akshay Marwah CEO of AEG.

A letter of congratulations was sent to Shri Pranab Mukherjee as a gesture of Goodwill. Now he has been the Patron of Asian Education Group.

Sunday, February 10, 2019

AAFT Scholarship Offered to Student from Iceland


AAFT Scholarship For Iceland

 Noida: The last Ambassador of Iceland to India H.E Thorir Ibsen inaugurated Indo Iceland Film And Cultural Forum at ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment at New Delhi.

“We have the opportunity to work with the last Ambassador and we could organize a film festival, a tourism interaction, launch students club on Iceland etc. Now we are planning to add few more things to our association,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

A scholarship of short-term course at AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television was presented to H.E. Gudmundur Stefansson Ambassador of Iceland to India during the official visit to the delegation to Embassy of Iceland.

“The scholarship include the foreign registration charges, course fee, boarding, lodging for three months and production charges for the deserving student as recommended by the Ambassador,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah while handing over the scholarship at Marwah Studios.

“It is a great honor to be part of the chamber and I thank on behalf of my Government for the offer extended to the student of Iceland to study in India. We will work together to bring our friendship to next level,” said H.E. Gudmundur Arni Stefansson Ambassador of Iceland to India.

Gudmundur Stefansson Parton to Indo Iceland Cultural Forum


H.E. Gudmundur Stefansson Patron to IIFCF


New Delhi: Indo Iceland Film And Cultural Forum extended his Patron ship to H.E. Gudmundur Arni Stefansson Ambassador of Iceland to India during the visit of ICMEI delegation to Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi.

A delegation of ICMEI visited the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi and briefed the Ambassador about the formation of Indo Iceland Film And Cultural Forum.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Presented the Patron ship to the new Ambassador and asked to advice on the next step under Indo Iceland relations.

“We are honored to present the patron ship of IIFCF to H.E. Gudmundur Arni Stefansson and confidant that we will grow under his leadership. We are planning bigger programs to propagate our relationship World wide,” said Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

“I am thankful to ICMEI especially Sandeep Marwah for his continuous support to Government of Iceland by way of art and culture diplomacy. We appreciate his efforts,” said H.E. Gudmundur Arni Stefansson.