Author: AAFT

New Delhi: “World Heritage Day, which is also known as the International Monuments and Sites Day was celebrated by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with Rootskills a voluntary organisation, NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives India Limited and AAFT School of Tourism and Hospitality.

“The day is all about increasing the awareness of the importance of the diversity of cultural heritage and preserving it for generations in the future. Ancient monuments and buildings are an asset to us all around the world. However, they need to be protected to ensure that they continue to be an asset for years and years to come. Therefore, the day is a collective effort of communities around the globe,” informed Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

“We are ready to support NFTC, ICMEI and AAFT and its 543 tourism committees along with our volunteers to create awareness about heritage and preservation of our heritage of any kind,” said and assured Bhavisha Budhadeo President of Rootskills organization while keeping her point of view during session.

Dr Gaurav Goyal Director GIC International, Rani Shobhal Singh founder Suryauday Organization and Priiya Chhabra youth leader Rootskills also participated in the discussion.

Noida: “Graduation has finally come! It’s not only a milestone for students, it’s also a milestone for the family and friends who have supported them. Before you act, listen. Before you react, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you criticize, wait. Before you quit, try. The important thing is not to stop questioning. Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor AAFT University   while speaking on the convocation of 108^th Batch of AAFT at Noida Film City.

Asian Academy has been rated as the first ten best film schools of the World with seven World records to its credit. Twenty seven years in films, television and media education has given AAFT a wonderful status in media and entertainment industry all over the Globe.

 Students passing out in short term and one year courses were thrilled to receive their certificates under the guidance of school directors and faculty.

Noida: Only on 10^th Marwah Studios has celebrated its 30^th Year of operations in Noida Film City with great pomp and show. Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios inaugurated and declared open the 109^th batch of Asian Academy of Film And Television now on 20^th April after bidding good bye to trainees of 108^th batch of AAFT from Noida Film City

“We have completed the spiritual round of 108 batches of AAFT. Time has come when we are now starting the new innings of education and training in this tough

Times of Covid19. These are test times for all of us and we have to immerged as winners in every possible condition,” added Sandeep Marwah motivating the new batch of trainees.

“AAFT has already proved to the World that we are the best as far as  film, TV, Media and all other arts associated with it, now it is your turn to put your best and carved out a wonderful career for yourself under the best of the  infrastructure, equipment, experts and faculty in the given conditions available at AAFT,” expressed Marwah.

All the directors, head of the departments, faculty members were present on the occasion who all spoke on their specializations and different programs designed for the students in the coming months.

Budapest: “We don’t make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies. When given an opportunity, deliver excellence and never quit. A film is  more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings. The theme, what’s behind the emotion, the meaning, all that comes later. When it comes to short films you can be poetic and you don’t have to answer anything. You can make whatever you want. You have creative freedom with short film,” said Sandeep Marwah Film maker and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts from India who was talking in the capacity of Co-President of Hungarian Shoot 4 Earth competition.

The Shoot4Earth global competition has been designed by Gábor Kindl (Projekt director) and this is the forth edition where International Short films are invited from all over  World which are made within a day.

Renowned award winning film make, film writer and daughter of Marshall McLuhan, Terry C. McLuhan is the Brand Ambassador of the organization. She is also author of the books:-Touch the Earth-The Way of the Earth – Encounters with Nature in Ancient and Contemporary Thought.

Istvan Szabo renowned Oscar winning Director from Hungary is the head of International Jury. Professor Karl Bardosh Master Prof. Tisch School of Arts New York University is nominated as Artistic Director of the show.

Prof. Peter Terezakis  Associate Arts Professor at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts,. Arnon Louiv Dantas writer Producer from South American Regional Producer Association, Prof. Max Schleser  filmmaker, award-winning transmedia producer and member of Australia Regional Producer, Tianyuan  award-winning director and screenwriter from China, Peter Vadocz award winning  film maker  are members of the jury.

Tibor Nagyistok Video journalist, Ryta Gaal Photographer, photojournalist Miami, Prof. Dr. Gabor Szecsi Dean University of Pécs, Faculty of Cultural Studies, , Dr. Zsuzsanna Slezak Bartos Assistant professor Head of the higher education vocational training of the production organizer of PTE KPV and  Erno Urban Producer and founder of  Filming in Pécs are also members of the international jury.

New Delhi: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Even the world’s most successful individuals have experienced their fair share of setbacks and hardships. And there’s much to learn from their challenges as well as their success,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios while receiving his Entrepreneur’s Star Award curated by SMEBizz for his untiring contribution to films, television, media and education.

Thirty years in studios business, twenty seven in media education Dr. Sandeep Marwah is the founder of Noida Film City and has created seven World Records in media. He  is teacher to twenty thousand media professionals from 145 countries of the World. He has been the Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts.

SMEBizz wholeheartedly promotes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal of “Vocal for Local” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat.” Also the organisation supports the initiative for “Local To Global” for entrepreneur to reach the global market informed Jitender Kumar of SMEBizz.

The award ceremony was held at Hotel Pullman, New Delhi. Renowned politician and social worker Shyam Jaju former National Vice President Of BJP was the Chief Guest of the event.

The event ceremony was graced by the Guest of Honours namely K L Ganju (Consul General of Union of Comoros), Dr Roger Gopaul (High Commissioner Of the Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago), Judith K.K Kan’goma Kapijimpanga (High Commissioner Of the Republic Of Zambia), Ernest Nana Adjei (Trade Commissioner- Embassy Of Ghana), Lion Gaurav Gupta(Founder – Global Trade and Technology Council of India), Anca Verma(Chairman of Olialia world), Dr Aruna Abhey Oswal (former Director Lions Clubs International), Coulibaly D. Herve (Head of Consular Affairs Embassy of Burkina Faso), Randrianarivony Counsellor-Embassy Of the Republic Of Madagascar), Dr Indrajit Ghosh(Chairman of MSMECCII) and many others.

New Delhi: Dr. Janice Darbari the Honorary Consul General of Montenegro in India, organized the Poster painting Competition on FRIENDSHIP AND TOURISM with the schools of Delhi. Students aged 14 to 16 participated. More than  80 schools entered this competition. Out of 516 paintings, 39 paintings made it to the final round.
On the 17th April 2021 at 2.30 pm the first prize winner will be announced as the STAR IS BORN. HE WINS A TRIP TO MONTENEGRO. There are nine other consolation prizes.
“The aim of this competition, under the office of the Honorary Consul General, is to educate and enhance cultural relations between India and Montenegro. The purpose is to choose the upcoming artists and create a star,” informed Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios &  Chair for Indo Montenegro Film And Cultural Forum.
adam Lidija Djukanovic the spouse of His Excellency the President of Montenegro, Mr. Milo Djukanovic has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest from Montenegro. The Director-General of the Indian Council of Cultural relations will also be present online with a galaxy of eminent celebrities from the Art and film world of Bollywood. On behalf of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Subrata Bhattacharjee Joint Secretary and the United Nations resident coordinator in India H.E. Mr. Yuri Afanasiev with a galaxy of foreign diplomats, High Commissioners and Ambassadors and eminent personalities in India supported this noble venture by becoming Judges for these beautiful paintings.

New Delhi: “Culture is a way of coping with the world by defining it in detail. A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people. We may have different religions, different languages, different coloured skin, but we all belong to one human race,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios in the capacity of Chief Guest at the inauguration of fifteen day long cultural festival ‘Panchtatav’ designed by Anu Sinha of Krishna Kala & Education Society in association with ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and Ministry of Culture Government of India online.

“These cultural events bring lots of enthusiasm in the society. Culture and its impact on the communities it was born of is a beautiful, multifaceted entity which gives strength, identity and purpose to its people, If our language our programs, our creations are not strongly present in the media the young generation of ours country will be economically and culturally marginalised,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah also Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts.

Abha Bansal, Rajeshwary Thyagrajan,Jaishri Pandey, Rajni Rao, Chetan Joshi, Jaya Priyadarshni, Shool Singh, Dinbandhu Dalai, Meena Gupta, Jayantimala Mishra, Dr. Kalyani Kabir, Ashok Anand, Amita Khare, Jaishri Pandey, Abha Bansal, Manvi Chaturvedi, Rajinder Singh Arora and many more attended the inaugural function. Anu Sinha conducted the program and presented vote of thanks to all the dignities fr their sincere participation.

Bogota: After the successful launching of Indo Brazil, Indo Chile, Indo Peru, Indo Panama and Indo Venezuela Film & Cultural Forum, Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry promised to support Indo Colombian Film and Cultural Forum.

“I am absolutely ready to support this new venture initiated by the film makers of India and Colombia to do something concrete in this field to bring love, peace and unity between the people of two countries through art and culture. I have been propagating this idea from last thirty years of my association with Cinema,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah in the first meeting of newly formed organization under the title FILMICKA.

Some the renowned film makers and people from the art and culture fraternity decided to have this organization to plan Indian film shootings in Colombia and vice versa. Sandeep Marwah offered a special slot to Colombian arts, cinema, music, dances, etc. on Radio Noida 107.4FM, Radioraipur.fm and MSTV.

Nilsa Gonzalez of  INLACE (India-Latin American Countries Consortium) Panama City, Preeti, Aijaz Khan Film Director, Suresh Mariaselvam, Carlos Mario Rios from Colombia, Kundan FILMICKA, Muqbil Ahmar, Prasoon Sinha Film Maker, Prabhu Selvaraj writer director from Chennai, Pranjal Jain, Rama Rao Veluri, Kamal Patel, Adelfa Martinez Bonilla former Director  Director of the Film Department of the Ministry of Culture of Colombia, Ibon Munervar of Shakti Comunicaciones and  John Sunder were also present and expressed on this four hours long meeting.

Ladakh:  Ladakh -where heaven meets the Earth, It Located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir , the humble land of Ladakh  in India is cradled by the ice-capped Kunlun mountain range in the north and the Great Himalayas to the south, providing a breath taking panoramic view all around initiated and introduced the idea of Global conference by Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI on the first meeting with people of Ladakh.

“Once you land in Ladakh, you feel miles away from home; you could be at the very gates of heaven. Clear blue skies, wide landscapes of cold desert, ice-capped mountains and the soft cold mountain breeze against your skin makes you feel cradled in nature’s arms,” said Mr Angchuk president of Travel Association of Ladakh during the high profiled meeting with International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry to organise Global Tourism Conference 2021 in Ladakh by Reema Garg of Chalk Talk- Event Sensation.

“Ladakh is well known as the ‘Land of the Gompas’ or monasteries. Historically the region is of Tibetan descent and host to many Buddhist monasteries,” added Mr Aneyse- Vice President of  Travel Association of Ladakh.

“There are a number of options for accommodation  in Leh, Ladakh. Wego hosts more than 94 hotels ranging from luxury to cosy inns. The destination has so much to offer that your visit should ideally be no less than seven days if possible.,” Mr Delex – President of  hotel association of Ladakh.

Mr Mustafa- owner, dragon hotel, Manisha Sethi- Spritual Leader and Tarot Card expert, members of NFTC- National Federation of Tourism and Transport Cooperatives of India Limited, representatives of AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism,  and many other dignities attended the meeting. The event is going to be supported by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

Noida: Thirty ladies representing eight ASEAN countries and members of ASEAN Ladies Circle honoured Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios for his untiring contribution to  international media and entertainment industry during their full day seminar cum workshop at Noida Film City.

“Forty years in media, thirty years in studio business, more than twenty five years in film, TV and media education, Dr. Sandeep Marwah is a  legend. We feel honoured in honouring him today in the presence of International personalities and diplomats from various countries. Dr. Marwah in real is an Ambassador of art and culture not only representing India but many other countries,” said H.E. Pham Sanh Chau Ambassador of Vietnam to India while presenting the certificate to Marwah.

The event was witnessed by Datin Mariaratnah Binti Hj Apong Spouse of Head of Mission of Brunei, Nadiah Ahmad Rafie, Norzainah Hj Ramlee and Nur Amani Yahya from Embassy of Brunei attended the seminar.

Katmany Chouanghom Spouse of Head of Mission of Laos, Pranom Boupha, Daovone Saritthirath and Soudalath Inthavong from Embassy of Laos were there. Datin Rozita Spouse of Head of Mission of Malaysia, Termeeta Kaur Banwait and Nur Aida Sulaiman from Embassy of Malaysia joined the show

Khin Mar Thi from Myanmar Embassy, Cristina G. Juan, Sabina C. Moreno,  Corazon Digna C. Moreno of Philippines Embassy, Patricia Teh Spouse of Head of Mission of Singapore , Van Tramy, Felicia Tohp and  Choo Souw Hwa from Singapore Embassy attended the conference. M.L Piyawan Gongsakdi Spouse of Head of Mission of Thailand and Rachaneekorn from Thailand Embassy were the participants.

Bui Thi To Lan Spouse of Head of Mission of Vietnam, Doan Thi Hoa, Tran Thi Linh, Nguyen Thu Hoai, Nguyen Thi Minh Hue,  Duong Hong Lien, Vu Thi Hue, Vu Hoang Oanh, Tran Thi Thuy Linh from Vietnam Embassy participated in the summit.

“I extend my heartiest thanks to each and every dignity present here and respect your decision and gesture which has touched me a lot. I am always there to support all the countries for the promotion of art and culture,” thanked Dr. Sandeep Marwah. He presented his book on accomplishments and accolades to everyone.