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| ‘Cine Fiesta’ Daily Newsletter Released at 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 |
Noida Film City: The daily newsletter Cine Fiesta, brought out by the AAFT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, was released during the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The newsletter covered the daily activities, events, special sessions, film screenings, seminars, celebrity interactions, and important happenings of the three-day international festival.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of AAFT School of Mass Communication and Journalism, appreciated the dedicated efforts of the faculty and students in bringing out Cine Fiesta every day during the festival. He commended the team for documenting the festival’s activities and ensuring that its achievements, creative exchanges, and international participation reached a wider audience.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Marwah said, “Journalism is the backbone of communication, and a publication like Cine Fiesta reflects the commitment, creativity, and professional capabilities of our budding journalists. Covering a major international event such as the Global Film Festival Noida provides students with invaluable practical experience in reporting, editing, news writing, photography, and media management.”
He further stated that the daily newsletter was an excellent example of experiential learning, enabling students to work in a real-time media environment and understand the importance of accuracy, speed, responsibility, and effective communication. He emphasized that journalism students must learn not only to report events but also to capture their significance and present stories that inform, inspire, and engage readers.
Dr. Marwah added that Cine Fiesta played an important role in documenting the festival’s diverse activities and sharing the contributions of filmmakers, diplomats, actors, musicians, media professionals, and cultural representatives with audiences beyond the festival campus. He encouraged students to continue developing their journalistic skills and embrace new opportunities in print, digital, and multimedia journalism.
The release took place in the presence of distinguished personalities, including H.E. Armando Pedro Muiuane Junior, Ambassador of Mozambique; Vindu Dara Singh, cine star; Mike Berry, renowned filmmaker associated with Universal Studios, USA; Ishtiak Khan, renowned actor; Shadab Nizami of the popular Nizami Bandhu; Snehill Mehra, writer, director, and actor; Harkirat Singh Lall, filmmaker and founder of HSL Studios; Nanda Yadav, actor, producer, and performer; Kashishh Rajput, renowned actor; Heena Panchal, renowned actor; Payal Borbora, founder and director of Casa Curate; Bhawna Aggarwal, digital creator; Nupur Agarwal, lifestyle content creator and entrepreneur; Rohit Choudhary, entrepreneur, actor, producer, and fitness enthusiast; and Manisha Singh, TEDx speaker and celebrity fitness and lifestyle coach.
The presence of these eminent personalities added significance to the occasion, reflecting the festival’s broad engagement with cinema, culture, media, and the creative industries.
The initiative highlighted the commitment of AAFT School of Journalism and Mass Communication to practical, industry-oriented education, giving students opportunities to apply classroom learning to professional assignments. Through Cine Fiesta, the students demonstrated how journalism can preserve the record of an important cultural event while connecting its stories with a much larger readership.
The release of the daily newsletter marked another important achievement of the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026, reinforcing the role of young journalists in documenting cinema, promoting cultural exchange, and communicating the impact of international creative platforms.
