19th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema Announces June 30 as Final Date for Entries

                      19th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema Announces June 30 as Final Date for Entries

Noida, India: The 19th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema (IFCC) has announced 30th June 2026 as the final date for submission of entries from filmmakers, content creators, photographers, and AI artists from across the globe. The results and awards of the festival will be declared during the month of July 2026.

The festival was formally launched in February 2026 at a grand function where senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi released the official poster and declared the opening of admissions for the prestigious international event.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Festival President and founder of the International Festival of Cellphone Cinema, stated that the festival has emerged as one of the most innovative platforms promoting filmmaking through mobile technology and encouraging the use of emerging creative tools, including Artificial Intelligence.

“All films shot on mobile phones and films created using Artificial Intelligence are eligible for participation. The duration of the film should not exceed three minutes. Entries are invited in the categories of Fiction, News & Current Affairs, and Music Videos. In addition, there is a separate category dedicated to Still Photography,” said Dr. Marwah.

The festival offers complete creative freedom, with no restriction on the number of entries that an individual can submit. This unique feature has attracted participation from students, professionals, independent filmmakers, journalists, photographers, and digital creators from around the world.

Dr. Marwah further announced that a large number of awards, cash prizes, trophies, certificates, and special gifts will be presented to recognize excellence and innovation in mobile filmmaking and photography. The objective of the festival is to motivate, encourage, and provide international exposure to both seasoned professionals and emerging talent.

“The cellphone has become the most powerful creative tool of the modern era. Through this festival, we aim to discover new voices, celebrate innovation, and promote cinematic expression that is accessible to everyone,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

Over the years, the International Festival of Cellphone Cinema has earned a distinguished reputation for encouraging digital creativity and democratizing the art of filmmaking. The 19th edition is expected to witness record participation from India and abroad, making it one of the most vibrant celebrations of mobile cinema and visual storytelling.

The organizers have urged all interested participants to submit their entries before 30th June 2026 and become part of this global movement that continues to redefine the future of filmmaking.

19th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema Announces June 30 as Final Date for Entries

Noida, India: The 19th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema (IFCC) has announced 30th June 2026 as the final date for submission of entries from filmmakers, content creators, photographers, and AI artists from across the globe. The results and awards of the festival will be declared during the month of July 2026.

The festival was formally launched in February 2026 at a grand function where senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi released the official poster and declared the opening of admissions for the prestigious international event.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Festival President and founder of the International Festival of Cellphone Cinema, stated that the festival has emerged as one of the most innovative platforms promoting filmmaking through mobile technology and encouraging the use of emerging creative tools, including Artificial Intelligence.

“All films shot on mobile phones and films created using Artificial Intelligence are eligible for participation. The duration of the film should not exceed three minutes. Entries are invited in the categories of Fiction, News & Current Affairs, and Music Videos. In addition, there is a separate category dedicated to Still Photography,” said Dr. Marwah.

The festival offers complete creative freedom, with no restriction on the number of entries that an individual can submit. This unique feature has attracted participation from students, professionals, independent filmmakers, journalists, photographers, and digital creators from around the world.

Dr. Marwah further announced that a large number of awards, cash prizes, trophies, certificates, and special gifts will be presented to recognize excellence and innovation in mobile filmmaking and photography. The objective of the festival is to motivate, encourage, and provide international exposure to both seasoned professionals and emerging talent.

“The cellphone has become the most powerful creative tool of the modern era. Through this festival, we aim to discover new voices, celebrate innovation, and promote cinematic expression that is accessible to everyone,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

Over the years, the International Festival of Cellphone Cinema has earned a distinguished reputation for encouraging digital creativity and democratizing the art of filmmaking. The 19th edition is expected to witness record participation from India and abroad, making it one of the most vibrant celebrations of mobile cinema and visual storytelling.

The organizers have urged all interested participants to submit their entries before 30th June 2026 and become part of this global movement that continues to redefine the future of filmmaking.

Photography Is A Passion - Sandeep Marwah

Inauguration of Exhibition of Rare Photographs by Sharon Lowen

New Delhi: An exhibition of photography of well known dancer Sharon Lowen was inaugurated at India International Centre. It was collection of some of the rare stills of her 45 years in India presented by Naresh Kapuria.

“Photography is a passion, the love for clicking extra ordinary pictures comes from within, a training can enhance your art, make you technically fit and make you more creative,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Education Group present at the inauguration.

Sandeep Marwah informed that AAFT is also conducting professional courses in still photography from a short-term to recently added three years full time  degree course.

Sharon Lowen is an Odissi dancer, trained since 1975 by Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. She has performed and choreographed for film and television and presented hundreds of concerts throughout India

The exhibition was attended by Ashok Lavasa Election Commissioner of India, Ashok Lal Writer, Seeran Narendra Designer, Dr. Sunil Kothari of The Hindu, P.Suresh Reddy Secretary Ankush, Nilanjan Gupta Journalist, Ambassador Suresh Goyal former Director General ICCR and many other art lovers.

ICMEI Supports Senior Artist from Cyprus

Exhibition of Photographs by Cyprus Artist

New Delhi: “Photographs are the ever-lasting memories. One picture speaks 1000 words. The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry while attending the exhibition of renowned photographer from Cyprus.

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou inaugurated the Photographic Exhibition “Life in Cyprus through the lens of Socrates Pericleous” on Thursday, 9 November 2017 at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra.

“Photography is a way of feeling, way of touching and way of loving. What you have captured in camera remain forever. It remembers every little thing which probably you have forgotten with time” Said H.E. Demitrios A Theophylactou while lighting the lamp of inauguration.

I will remain indebted to the High Commissioner for inviting me to India and organizing such a beautiful exhibition for me,” said Socrates Pericleous.