Friday, December 30, 2011

Sandeep Marwah Titled With ‘International Media Guru’

World Religious parliament has conferred title of recognition ‘Antarrashtriya Media Guru’ ( International media Guru) upon Sandeep Marwah, President Marwah Studios for his illustrious services in the field of films and television for more than two decades in particular and the world at large. The citation read out on the occasion says this parliament feels proud in felicitating people dedicated and committed to the service of humanity through ancient Indian cultural values and the cleanliness of internal and as well as external environment. Chairman of the Presentation Committee Yudhvir K. Bhoon said that the contribution of President Marwah is unique and salient. World Religion parliament chairman Acharya Prabhakar Mishra elaborated the concept of his organisation as one based on the establishment of a healthy society and physical, intellectual and spiritual growth

Thursday, December 29, 2011

IPBF Now With 5th International Festival Of Cellphone Cinema

The voluntary body taking care of commissioning of audio and visual programs to the media professionals- International Public Broadcasting Forum has joined hands with 5th International Festival Of Cellphone Cinema 2012 (IFCPC) to be held on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st January 2012. Entries have been invited from all over the World to participate in this very interesting film festival for the fifth time. All entries either including stills and videos must be shot by a mobile phone and can be uploaded to www.fliyo.com directly for competition. Asian Academy Of Film And Television, a premier film and TV school in India will host the event along with International Film And Television Club at Marwah studios, film city, Noida. “We are very excited for the festival as it attracts not only young film makers but also known film makers from all over the World. The awards for 3000 US Dollars have been kept aside for the different prizes” informed Sandeep Marwah President of the Festival.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

IFTRC Join Hands With 5th International Festival Of Cellphone Cinema

International Film And Television Research Centre, the premier organization indulged in the research of film and television productions has joined hands with 5th International Festival Of Cellphone Cinema 2012 to support its activities. “It is hard to believe that the ideas which you get from these three minutes films on mobile cinema from young film makers, they are out of this world” said Sandeep Marwah President of the Festival while announcing the affiliation news with IFTRC. After four successful ventures the team of International Film And Television Club, an organization behind many festivals of the country, declared this 5th festival which is unique in its nature but now popular all over the World. The last date of receiving the entries is 18th January and festival will take place on 20th and 21st of January 2012 at Marwah Studios Film City Noida.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

All Rounder Achiever’s Award For Sandeep Marwah

All Rounder Achievers Award India 2011 was bestowed upon Sandeep Marwah today at a grand function at Sri Ram Auditorium in Delhi to highlight his achievements in the field of Media. Prominent personalities from different fields were present there to add on glamour to the award function. Marwah has created five international records. He has been the founder and spokes person of Noida Film City which has become the fastest growing film city of the World. It has 16 studios and 350 channels are being telecast to 160 countries of the world 24x7. Along with it he established first Private professional film and TV studios of North India and has churned out more than 4000 TV programs for 50 channels and been associated with around 125 feature films for more than 100 film companies. He has been the director for 20 years of the first private film school of the country where more than 10000 students have been educated and trained in 40 different media courses hailing from 84 countries of the World in a World Class infrastructure with Print, Radio, Television, Cinema, New Media, Events and Fine Arts departments. Marwah has produced 1800, largest number of short films giving opportunity to 9000 media persons from 80 countries of the World. He has also produced more than 4500 training films in different program formats. Sandeep Marwah is the only film maker to be honored for his contribution to the nation where 1000 hrs of filming, 10000 pictures, 102 ENGs, 102 radio programs were produced covering 28 states, 7 union territories of India with 300 events and 900 locations moving 20000 km with Queens Baton Relay during Commonwealth Games Delhi in 102 days, free of cost. Sandeep Marwah started 30 media National and International organizations including International Film And Television Club started 5 festivals in the country, out of which AAFT Festival Of Short Digital Films now touching 73rd Edition only festival of its kind in the World. Marwah was compared to Sachin Tendulkar of Cricket, Salman Khan of Films, and revolutionary like Ganga Lokman Tilak from the Indian History..

Monday, December 26, 2011

AAFT-ASMS-ASC Awarded As the Best School Of Journalism

The Asian School Of Media Studies, Asian Academy of Film And Television and Asian School Of Communication all of them are, part and parcel of Marwah Studios A Creative Enterprises awarded together the best and the biggest school of journalism in India. “20 years in Education, 40 courses, associated 400 faculty members, 10,000 Alumni from India and 84 countries of the World, 30 media organizations for value addition, more than one lac square feet state of art infrastructure, 4000 training films, 1800 short films, separate Print, Radio, Television, Cinema, New Media, Events and Fine Arts Departments makes the biggest and the best school of journalism in India” citation read by Vipin Gaur General Secretary of Newspaper Association Of India a body of 7000 newspapers and journalists. “I am feeling honored in presenting this prestigious award to Sandeep Marwah The President Of the organization who has done remarkably well in the field of education and proved to the World that we are no less in media education” said Harish Rawat Union Minister of Agriculture, Food and Parliamentary affairs, Government of India while handing over the award in the capacity of Chief Guest here at Constitution Club, New Delhi in a large glittering function. “I have been the teacher to Sandeep in Bhagat Singh College and taking the pride in honoring him today for the best in his field” said Yoganand Shastri Speaker in Delhi Vidhan Sabha. Others who spoke on the occasion were Sunil Dang, Dr. Narender Nath, Dr Swami Sarvanand Saraswati, Dr. Deepak Malhotra and Pawan Sharma.

Monday, December 19, 2011

5th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema in January 2012

The festival has been launched ,which is unique in its nature but attracts people from all over the World. International Film and Television Club (IFTC) along with Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) have decided to go ahead with the 5th International festival of Mobile Cinema at Marwah Studios in the third week of January 2012 The purpose of this two days festival is to unleash the creative spark of the participants by using non traditional means of technology like the Cell Phone and create both motion and still imagery. The festival has slot for seminar, workshop by known film makers followed by Gala networking lunches and dinners All the entries to be created by using a mobile phone. The entries should be original and not infringe on any copy right law. All works to be either uploaded on batchbuzz.com or the body of work can be sent on CD at the festival office at AAFT, Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The last date of registration is 18th-Jan-2012. The video length should be 3 minutes maximum. ”The film entries received from various countries will be judged by an international jury in New Delhi and the result for the 9 winner in three categories of the Cell Phone Cinema festival will be announced later” informed Sandeep Marwah President of the Festival. The list of the film entries qualified for the finals, will be disclosed through the Internet. (www.aaft.com)

Sunday, December 18, 2011

AAFT Is Proud Of ’Once Upon A Time In Sahel’

Daniel Martin Arroyo (Spain), Christiano Van Zeller(Portugal) and Ismail Sarr(Senegal) of 66th batch of Asian Academy Of Film And Television produced an International Cinema ‘Once Upon A Time In Sahel’ which is also Directed by Ismail Sarr. After passing out from the Academy, all the three students decided to meet at centre point in Spain to plan their first International venture which is now ready for release. “I am proud of my students who are doing so well after completing their courses in different streams and putting their education and training into use in the right direction” said Sandeep Marwah Director of AAFT. “This is probably first of its kind where students from three different countries have joined hands together to produce a feature film of big stature” added Marwah. ‘Once Upon A Time In Sahel’ addresses the escalating issue of human trafficking and migration of Africans to Southern Europe via the Sahara desert and the high seas of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic informed Ismail Sarr director of the film.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Chori Ka Maal Mori Mein-Launched At Marwah Studios

Chamber of Movies & Television Programme Producers [New Delhi] & Marwah Studios a creative enterprises Present Leo VIII & Rising Sun Films Pvt Ltd's Production of An Ashok Tyagi Movie CHORI KA MAAL MORI MEIN. The Film that will redefine Bollywood will commence its shooting at Marwah Studios and various locations of New Delhi, Noida and Greater Noida in a start to finish schedule from from 15th Dec to 15 Jan. “ My grateful thanks to my colleague and class fellow from FTII Mr Ajay Sharma for taking the lead in this initiative” said Ashok Tyagi Directot of the film popularly known for his earlier films like Surkhiyan, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, Return of Jewel Thief etc “We have complete infrastructure from pin to plane for making of the film, we want many films to come and take the advantage of the facilities” said Sandeep Marwah President Of Marwah Studios. A grand Muhurat was planned on the shooting floor to launch the film with complete cast and crew and large media audience from Asian School Of Media Studies.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

ASMS Is The Biggest Journalism School In India

“36 courses related to journalism, 9000 media professionals from 84 countries, 20 years in training and education, more than one lac square feet world class infrastructure and a high profiled alumni is good enough to prove the biggest and the largest journalism school of India and on this side of the World” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Director of Asian Education Group. “We are probably the first media school to have our own daily news paper, news journal, new letter, publication department, advertising agency, news agency, radio station, TV production house, web portals, own Studios inclusive of audio studios, tv studios, print lab, multi media lab, graphics lab, sketching lab, editing lab, outdoor and indoor facilities” added Marwah. The institution has more than 20 supporting national and international organizations where students get extra ordinary international exposure as journalist. This includes International Film And Television Club, International Film And Television Research Centre, International Children Film Forum, International Public Broadcasting Forum and others. The regular degree courses along with diploma makes the whole course practical at every stage of teaching. The tutoring is supported by value edition by workshops, seminars, visits, guest faculty from all over India and abroad. The students get on hand training in producing and directing news, interviews, ENGs, EFPs, Documentaries and participate in national and international events.

Rajat Arora Of AAFT Again Proved His Writing Caliber

Rajat Arora passed out of Asian Academy Of Film And Television, Noida who has written the script for Vidya Balan’s latest venture ‘The Dirty Picture’ has also penned the lyrics of the songs in the film. Rajat Arora always wanted to pursue a career as a lyrics writer. “It was very nice of Vishal-Shekhar to give me a chance to write the lyrics too. When I came to Mumbai I wanted to write lyrics,” says Arora, who has also written the script of Taxi No9 2 11(2006), Chandni Chowk To China (2009) and Once Upon A Time in Mumbai (2010). “Because I have written the scripts so writing lyrics was a natural progression as I knew the characters, their feelings and situations so well,” he adds. ”we here at AAFT feel proud of Rajat’s super performance as story, script and lyrics writer” said Sandeep Marwah Director of Asian Academy of Film And TV. The film also stars Tushar Kapoor, Emran Hasmi and Naseeruddin Shah.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

International Volunteer Day Celebrated At Marwah Studios

“Today’s Volunteers are the tomorrows Leaders” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios on the occasion of International Volunteer Day celebrated with great pomp and show along with the students of Asian Academy Of Film And Television, Asian School Of Media Studies, Asian Business School and Asian School Of Communication in association with United Nation Information Centre. Talking about his school and college days Marwah expressed his desire that all students should take up the volunteers work to its maximum to have life time experience in every field they are guided by the institution. Each and every participation in social and cultural activity will lead to better training and leadership qualities. International Volunteer Day (IVD) - December 5 is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985. The declared aim of this activity is to thank the volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness on their contribution to society. The day is celebrated in majority countries of the world.
Later R.K.Singh Additional Director ASMS along with member of the academic council Avinash Singh distributed certificates to all those who contributed to International Sufi Festival organized by Marwah Studios at Ajmer.

Monday, December 5, 2011

The World Disability Day Celebrated At Marwah Studios

“It is our humble duty to look after all those who have not been provided the normal life by the almighty” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Patron to organizations like ‘Praytn’ and WECARE Film festival. “Give them ample opportunity to live a normal life along with you” Marwah added while launching 9th edition of WECARE Film festival on International Disability Day at AAFT. WECARE film festival is the only moving festival of films on disability in the World curated by Satish Kapoor and Marwah nine years back. This year the 8th festival was taken to 68 locations in the country. We have left no stone unturned and put our best to highlight the subject of disability to sensitized the people of this country” said Satish Kapoor Director of the festival and Brotherhood, a NGO. Dr. R.K. Sharma on UNIC read the message of the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The festival is supported by United Nation Information Centre, National Trust Government of India and Asian Academy Of Film And Television. The new entries are invited from all over the World in different categories to participate in this moving festival.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

I am proud of Bhagat Singh College-Sandeep Marwah

Talking to the young generation and recently passed out students of Shaheed Bhagat Singh College Sandeep Marwah said, “I am proud of my college, it has given me all that what I was looking for my development.” Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios was attending the second Annual General Meeting of Alumni Association at the college premises. The meeting was attended by more than 100 ex students out of 138 students registered with the association informed the General Secretary Harinder Singh of Price Waterhouse. The president G.Gehani of PSL Limited read and presented the annual report of the organization. Others who were present there included Pankaj Rakesh of Asian School Of Communication and Dr. Ajay Jain of Juris Prudent. Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (SBSC) was founded in 1973 and is part of University of Delhi. It is named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh an Indian freedom fighter who believed strongly in social justice. The College is considered as one of the best colleges that provide education in the field of Commerce and Arts and has been ranked at 21 for the best commerce colleges in India in 2011 as per India Today Survey group. Dr. Gulshan Kapoor is the Principal of the college.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Ken Russell British Director Was Marvellous-Sandeep Marwah

“It was shocking and difficult to accept the sad news of a jolly good fellow Ken Russell” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Cultural Ambassador of Wales in India on the passing of renowned British Film Director. It was not long ago when Sandeep Marwah was invited to Cardiff-Wales as a state guest by Wales Creative and Wales business where he was honored by the minister which was followed by a lavish and glamorous lunch hosted by Ken Russell in Marwah’s honour. “Our long discussions and interaction on Cinema and exchange programs have already taken place in India. Ken Russell was quite keen in visiting India once again to promote India Wales relationship” Marwah added while talking to the press. Ken Russell is best known for his Oscar winning film Women in Love (1969), The Devils (1971), The Who's Tommy (1975), and the science fiction film Altered States (1980). Classical musicians and conductors held him in high regard for his story-driven biopics of various composers, most famously Elgar, Delius, Liszt, Mahler and Tchaikovsky

Dev Anand Is Still With Us-Sandeep Marwah

“Today we have lost our legend film maker physically but he is going to live for ever on this earth for all that what he has given back to the field of entertainment” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios-a creative enterprises while extended his condolences on behalf of 10,000 media professionals to the Anand family on the passing away of 88 year old actor, producer director. Dev Anand has produced 35 feature films and has given 65 years of his life to entertainment industry. Migrated from Lahore to Bombay Dev Sahib had to struggle for two years for his first film project. Known for his typical styles Dev Anand was a super hero of Indian Film Industry, recipient of Dada Sahib Phalke Award, 9 times Film Fare Awards, Padam Bhushan and many others. “Some of the films Dev Anand has produced under his banner Navketan Films are learning chapters for forthcoming film makers” added Sandeep Marwah “We cannot forget his visit to Asian Academy Of Film And Television- it was Deepawali for all of us” remembered Marwah.

Friday, December 2, 2011

4th Global Film Festival Capsuled In A Daily Bulletin

Taste of pudding lies in eating it. A media school is known for what its students can produce after being trained in a classroom. It was amply proved with the launch of the first bulletin in the 4th Global Film Festival Noida 2011. This colorful media product went down the memory lane to recollect the fond memories of the 3rd Global Film Festival Noida 2010 to give hands on comparison how this festival is maturing into a best showcase of Marwah Studios creativity in entertainment education and industry expansion. It is also presenting the highlights of the 4th GFFN 2011. Former Election Commissioner Of India GVG Krishnamurti hailed it as an unputdownable ready-reckoner for the audience of the festival. Director Singeetham Srinivas Rao found it in tune with international film festivals, he had visited. Film Educator K. Hariharan also congratulated the students for an excellent production. Bollywood giant Tinu Anand was surprised that a film and TV school crossing its own bench mark.Festival President Sandeep Marwah marked it as a powerful gin in a bottle.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

The Lover Of The Soil At Asian School Of Communication

On the recommendation of Dr.Janos Terenyi, Ambassador of Hungry in India and Tibor Kovacs Director of Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre, International Film And Television Club of Marwah Studios has arranged a special show of popular Hungarian film ‘The Lover Of The Soil’ directed by renowned film maker Zsolt Pozsgai. The film is produced by Zsolt Pozsgai who has also written the screenplay. The Director of Photography is Lajos Nadoorfi, Editor is Zsolt Gulyas, Costumes by Mariann Wieber, Presented by Horatio Film and cast includes Aron Oze, Eva Auksz, Gabor Koncz, Sylvia Sunyovszky, Adam Lux, Gyorgy Kezdy, Kriszta Tarsoly, Laszlo Gorog, Gabi Paczuk. The film was also an entry to International Film Festival Of India 2010 informed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios. Vilmos Zsolnay (1828-1900), a world famous ceramicist, the founder of modern Hungarian ceramics, and the inventor of the world renowned eosin glazed pottery and ceramics made based on a secret recipe. He lived during the era of technical and intellectual revival in Hungary and the film is also set in the second half of the 19th century. An exciting novel about his work, which was published in several editions, was written by the 20th century Hungarian woman writer, Gizella Dénes. This successful book provides the basis for the screenplay.