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| Dr. Manuel José Damásio, President of CILECT, Visits Marwah Studios and AAFT |
Noida, India: Marwah Studios and the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) had the honour of welcoming Prof. Dr. Manuel José Damásio, President of CILECT (The International Association of Film and Media Schools), Associate Professor, and Head of the Film and Media Arts Department at Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal.
Dr. Damásio is a distinguished academic, researcher, and media professional who has made significant contributions to film and media education at the international level. His visit provided an important opportunity to exchange ideas on contemporary media education, filmmaking, research, technological innovation, and global academic collaboration.
Welcoming the distinguished guest, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios, Founder of Noida Film City, and Founder-President of AAFT, said, “It is a matter of great pride and pleasure to welcome Prof. Dr. Manuel José Damásio to Marwah Studios and AAFT. His leadership of CILECT and his contribution to international film and media education make his visit particularly significant for our students, faculty, and the entire creative community. We believe that interaction between leading international educators will open new avenues for academic cooperation, student exchange, faculty development, research, and the sharing of best practices in film and media education.”
Dr. Marwah further emphasised that international cooperation is essential to preparing students for a rapidly changing media and entertainment industry. He highlighted AAFT’s commitment to practical, skill-based education and its efforts to build bridges between film schools, creative professionals, and cultural institutions across the world.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Manuel José Damásio appreciated the opportunity to visit Marwah Studios and interact with Dr. Sandeep Marwah. He highlighted the importance of strengthening connections among film and media schools, encouraging international academic dialogue, and preparing young professionals to respond to emerging developments in cinema, digital media, and creative technologies.
The meeting underscored the shared commitment of both institutions to advancing film and media education, encouraging creative innovation, and expanding international cooperation among educational institutions.
The visit marked a valuable moment in the continuing efforts of AAFT and Marwah Studios to strengthen their global academic relationships and promote excellence in film and media education.
The interaction reaffirmed the belief that education, creativity, and international collaboration are essential to shaping the future of the global media and entertainment industry.
