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Noida: It is our international headquarters of film, television and media activities. We have always believed in bringing love, peace and unity through art and culture. The purpose of Global Film Festival is also bring large number of countries under one roof to develop love relationship between them expressed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio and recently been declared as the World Cultural Minister.

We are proud to present the life membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation of Asian Academy of Film And Television to H.E. Demetrious A. Theophylactou the High Commissioner of Cyprus to India added Marwah.

H.E. Demetrious A. High Commissioner was trained in University of Oxford, Harvard University and Washington State University, and possesses a B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication, and a Ph.D. in International Relations, Comparative Politics and Political Economy.

Mr Theophylactou started his career as an Editor in 1982, and worked for both Cyprus and international media until 1990, including the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation and CNN. He joined the Diplomatic Service of Cyprus as the Press Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the United Nations in New York from 1994 to 2001.

Mr Theophylactou became the High Commissioner of Cyprus to India, accredited to Bangladesh, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam. Apart from his diplomatic service, He also lectured and published widely on international relations and diplomacy.

Noida: “Slovenian film industry may not be very big industry but we have still produced some of the finest films. One of them today is the part of this festival,” said Boris Jelovsek Minister Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in India speaking to the large audience at 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Marwah Studio.

“The films are the best ambassadors of culture and festivals are the best way to showcase them. Slovenian film ‘Shanghai Zipsy’ will do the needful in this festival. More people will get associated with our nation. We will soon announce the formation of Indo Slovenian Cultural Association,” said H.E. Jožef Drofenik Ambassador of Slovenia to India.

“With the coming of H.E. Jozef Drofenik one more country is now associated with 8th Global Film Festival Noida. We would love to be part of the Slovenian association,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio.

Mongolian actress Mungunzul Amgalanbaatar and the internationally renowned Polish photographer Henryk Pietkiewicz also spoke on the occasion. Ashok Tyagi Festival director paid vote of thanks.

Noida: “We are in a position to retain our World Record of touching 88th Edition of film festival.,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studio on the first day of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015.

AAFT is the only festival in the World to touch 88th Edition. Only festival which happens four times a year, 2300 young directors have been given opportunity to showcase their debut film. The directors, cast and crew are from 108 countries of the World.

Photographer Aman Chotani, Actress Donal Bisht, Sculpturist Kapil & Kunal Kapoor, Polish Photographer Henryk and Mayapuri Editor A.P. Bajaj all spoke on the occasion and shared their experience.

“We started the festival 23 years back with a small group of people, today festival is known to the whole world. Many times we have been appreciated at the international stage. We hope to reach soon to make centurion” thanked Dean, Asian Academy of Film And Television.

Delegates of 8th Global Film Festival Noida attended the festival from different states and countries of the World.

Noida: “No one can be better than the World Cultural Minister and a World Peace Ambassador Sandeep Marwah to represent the Chairmanship of Indo Czech Republic Film And Cultural Forum to promote and develop the relationship between two countries through art and culture” said H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India.

Sandeep Marwah is five times World Record Holder and recipient of more than 300 awards from all over the World for his untiring contribution to the field of Cinema, art and culture. President of Marwah Studio Sandeep Marwah has created a family of 15000 media professionals who all are helping him in attaining love, Peace and Unity in the World through art and culture.

“I am happy that Sandeep Marwah is an another Gandhian who has spread the ideology of Gandhi and created a wonderful niche for himself. His vision of spreading love, peace and unity through art and culture will make him a World leader one day” said Tara Gandhi Bhattacharya the grand daughter of late Mahatma Gandhi, Father of The Nation.

“I am much thankful to H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India for considering me for this responsibility. I will leave no stone unturned to make it a popular organization in the World,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio.

Summana Mukerjee filmmaker, Suresh Sharma Chairman NFTC, Roman Masarik Deputy Head of the Mission were also present on the historical event of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015.The event was attended by the delegates from more than 35 countries of the World.

Noida: “Indian-Czech Film And Cultural Forum will work as a dynamic institutional link for the promotion of art and cultural relations between India and Czech Republic. The forum will constantly strive to identify new areas of mutual co-operation and ensure the smooth flow of trade, investment joint ventures and technology. The forum is dedicated to the cause of expanding Indian-Czech friendship, goodwill & business relations,” said H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India.

Present on the occasion Subhash Goel President of Indian Association of Tour Operators congratulated the Ambassador for creating an exclusive body for the promotion of art and culture. Suresh Sharma Chairman NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited and filmmaker Summana Mukerjee from Kolkata also spoke on the Indo Czech relationship.

I congratulate H.E. Milan Hovorka for his appropriate action to launch ICFCF and appreciate for bestowing upon the responsibility to Sandeep Marwah, the most capable person in the country” said Tara Gandhi Bhattacharya the grand daughter of late Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation.

“It is a auspicious day and Indo Czech Republic Forum is launched today in the presence of large film makers and audience related to cultural activities, I am sure the result is bound to be big soon” said Sandeep Marwah President of 8th GFFN.

Deputy head of the mission and Councilor Roman Masarik thanked everyone for their gracious presence and said that we will support the forum to our best so that both the countries can grow in their relationships.

Noida: “We have been celebrating Children’s Day with great pomp and show and it falls on the birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. With the presence of more than 2000 school children and 1800 young film professional we are again remembering the great leader of India who was also part of the independence struggle” said Sandeep Marwah introducing Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Forum to all the dignities.

The event took place on the first day of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Marwah Studio, Noida Film City. The festival has planned 54 events in three days and participation of more than 35 countries of the World.

A poster to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru was released by Pankaj K. Singh, Ketan Mehta, Mugdha Godse, Donal Bisht, Ashok Tyagi and with International Guests – H.E. Milan Hovorka from the Czech Republic, H.E. Demetrious A. Theophylactou from Cyprus and the internationally renowned Polish photographer Henryk Pietkiewicz.

Noida: “Never seen so much of depth in the photographs, the portraits of top personalities of the World. This is the quality work and many photography lovers will learn from Henryk” said Ketan Mehta renowned film director inaugurating the exhibition of portraits by Polish Photographer at 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015.

“We must congratulate you for your superior works which you have presented here. They are real piece of art” said H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India.

“Global Film Festival is the right platform to exhibit these kind of photographs. The artist will get his share of appreciation from the international audience” added H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner Cyprus High Commission in India.

Pankaj K Singh, Mukta Godse renowned film artist, Donal Bisth television actress and alumni of ASMS, festival director Ashok Tyagi also spoke on the subject. Later Sandeep Marwah Festival President extended his vote of thanks to all the dignities present there.

Noida: The five times world record holder in media and entertainment Sandeep Marwah has been nominated as the Chairperson of newly constituted Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum on the first day of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015.

Sandeep Marwah who has recently been also bestowed upon a tittle of World Cultural Minister and World Peace Ambassador by the delegates from all over the World, will take the charge of this new organization too.

“We have full confidence in Sandeep Marwah and his team. His experience and deep interest in culture will support this organization and we all will be able to give new energy to the development of relationship between two countries” said
H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou, High Commissioner of Cyprus to India.

The event was attended by some of the renowned people like Mukesh Bhatt, Ketan Mehta, Mugdha Godse, Donal Bisht, Ashok Tyagi and Ketan Desai with International Guests – H.E. Milan Hovorka from the Czech Republic and large film, TV and media professionals and film students.

Noida: “Relations between India and Cyprus have been traditionally very close and friendly. Archbishop Makarios had the highest respect for Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and was deeply appreciative of the support rendered by India to the struggle of Cyprus against British colonial rule” reminded H.E. Demetrious A. Theophylactou on the inauguration of Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum on the occasion of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Noida Film City.

“Cyprus too has supported India on many issues and remains one of India’s dependable friends. The warmth of these relations has been kept alive by high level visits from both sides” said Sandeep Marwah who has been nominated as the Chairperson of ICFCF.

The historical event took place in the presence of H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India, Ketan Mehta renowned Director, Mukta Godse popular cine artist, Ashok Tyagi film director, Donal Bisth TV actress, Henryk Pietkiewicz polish Photographer and Pankaj K Singh from Department of ravanue Government of India.

Noida: 8th Global Film Festival feels honored in presenting Global Cinema Award to Ketan Mehta for his untiring contribution to cinema announced Ashok Tyagi festival director of 8th GFFN.

Sandeep Marwah Festival President, H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India, H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner Cyprus High Commission handed over the award to the popular director of Indian film industry.

Ketan Mehta is a well known film director and has been associated with films likeBhavni Bhavai, Holi, Mirch Masala, Hero Hiralal, Maya Memsaab, Sardar Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India, Aar Ya paar, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Tere Mere Phere, Rang Rasiya and Manjhi: The Mountain Man. He has also been directing television programs.