“Nothing moves unless and until you put your efforts and have positive thinking about your work” said Vaishnavi popularly known for her feature film Ladla with Anil Kapoor Veerana, Bumbai Ka babu, Danveer and popular serial like Shaktiman, Saturday Suspence, Sapno Se Bhare Naina, Karmyudh etc.interacting with the students of Acting at School of Performing Arts at AAFT.
“We need to talk to working professionals at acting institute so that students can relate them selves to the industry in short period of time” added Joy Shree Arora a renowned artist known for her historical roles in Hum Log, Buniyaad and as mother of Shahrukh khan in different films and serials now Dean Acting at School Of Performing Arts at AAFT.
“We are proud of are students who have not only achieved in the technical side but also created a niche for them selves in the field of Acting” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios. Later students had a long question answer session with the guest.
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Workshop On Investigative Journalism By Vineet Narain At AAFT
“The orientation program of Asian Academy Of Film And Television provides a wonderful opportunity to students to interact with large number of media professional in short period of time” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Director AAFT. “It relates students to the industry in no time” Marwah added.
Vineet Narain a renowned journalist popularly known for his first investigative videos news series Kalchakra and editor and coloumnist for many newspapers said,” the need to know and zest to explore can only make you a powerful journalist” he also added that “ to reach to the bottom of the story can only give finishing touches to the whole investigative journalism”.
The session was attended by the students of all the discipline. Later Sandeep Marwah honored Narain with the membership of International Film And Television Club.
68 students awarded AAFT diplomas
New Delhi. June 25, 2011. Sixty-eight film and television students were awarded the prestigious Asian Academy of Film and Television diploma at a glittering convocation at the Marwah Studios in Film City Noida.
It was the 71st batch that passed out in the two- decade long eventful history of this internationally renowned school that has produced more than 9000 media professionals from 81 countries across the globe.
Speaking on the occasion, former deputy chief of the Indian army General N.S.Malik paid rich compliments to the revolutionary growth that is evident in Indian mass communication, in particular the electronic media. He said because of the transparency and accountability of India media, Indian borders were safe and secured in the hands of the armed forces.
Sandeep Marwah, President Marwah Studios was proud of the growth and contribution that AAFT alumni has made and was confident that this process will continue with the outgoing batch as well.
Ravi Kumar, Chairman of Indian Translators Association acknowledged that the students who joined AAFT from Latin American countries like Peru, Mexico and Colombia were doing exceedingly well courtesy the training they got the Marwah campus.
Renowned photographer Dheeraj Paul said the training in still photography was of the highest standard that laid the foundation for the future film-makers among the alumni of AAFT.
Popular TV channel functionaries Atul Aggarwal of India News and katyayini of P7 invited the passing out students to come and join their media houses as AAFT students carry a high level of credibility.
Dean of AAFT proposed a vote of thanks and highlighted the events like fourth cellphone cinema festival and promised that the next session will be full of pleasant surprises.
72nd Batch Of AAFT Inaugurated by President of FFI
“Asian Academy Of Film And Television will become the source of strength for our new National venture of opening Chamber of Motion Picture And Television Producers in New Delhi” said T.P.Agarwal the First Vice President of The General Assembly of the Federation Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films (FIAPF), an apex body of Global Film Producers’ Association and President of FFI Film Federation Of India on the inauguration of 72nd batch of AAFT.
“T.P.Agarwal producer of many films and President IMPPA Indian Motion Picture Producers Association has brought many reforms and revolution during his tenure” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and Director AAFT introducing Chief Guest Agarwal to the young aspirants of AAFT at Marwah Studios at Film City Noida.
Speaking on the occasion the renowned play write Reovti Sharan Sharma said “there is no alternate to hard work, creativity is counted when you are different from others”. G.D.Mehta the film distributor & the president of Motion Picture Association, Sakal Bhatt correspondence and newsreader at Doordarshan, and Vikas S Shukla from News 24 were the other guest spoke on the occasion.
Sandeep Marwah presented Life Membership of International Film And Television Club to all the guest who all later also inaugurated the exhibition of photographs on 3rd Global Film Festival Noida 2010.
Delhi to see its first free daily newspaper
Two young Delhi based entrepreneurs Ankit Dhawan and Virat Mohan will be soon launching India’s 1st free and comprehensive daily English newspaper. ‘Delhi On the Go’ is also set to become the only newspaper for the Delhi Metro commuter.
The concept of a free metro newspaper is successful in major international metropolitan cities and it seems that the time is ripe for a concept like this to work in New Delhi, India.
The newspaper is named in line with their target audience – the ‘on the go’ time constrained commuter. Co-Founder Virat Mohan adds, “The newspaper will primarily target the Delhi Metro in the first phase.
The paper will be a 16 page full color edition and is designed to be a quick 25 minute read. The newspaper will cover news stories in brief on all segments like National, Business, World, Local, Showbiz and Sports and will also include 3-4 feature sections everyday from various interest areas such as Cars & Bikes, Health & Lifestyle, Religion & Spirituality etc.
Delhi on the Go has tied up with Marwah Studios as their Media partner and Radio Noida 107.4 FM as their official radio partner. On their association with Delhi On The Go, Mr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder Film City & Marwah Studios, said “ It is very rare and remarkable to find young entrepreneurs working for a social cause and community building , I wish them all the best “
Co-Founder Ankit Dhawan said “With Delhi On The Go, we aim to enhance the Delhi Metro Commuter’s on-board experience. Our future plans include targeting the airports, inter-state bus travelers, major intersections in the capital and the Indian Railways.”
When asked about the launch date the founders were tight lipped and commented “We will have another press release soon announcing the launch date”
Admission Opens For 2011 At Asian School of Media Studies (ASMS)
Asian School Of Media Studies (ASMS) , the first film College of India invites application in Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses in Cinema, Mass Communication & Journalism, Multimedia, and Electronic Media. All the courses are TWIN Certification programs. The students get UGC approved Degree and an industry approved Diploma from Asian School Of Media Studies which is acceptable in more than 100 countries of the World.
ASMS is the sister institution of AAFT, Asian Academy Of Film And Television and based in the fully equipped and professional Marwah Studios Complex in the fastest growing film city Noida All the courses have ample practical Training and Education to prepare student for higher Education and for the Industry. Most of the students are working today in their chosen field.
ASMS has fully developed and industry integrated departments of Print Media & Journalism, Radio, Television, Cinema, New Media, Events, Fine Arts and also departments of Acting, Cinematography, Post Production, Direction & Film Production.
The education is supported by International Film And Television Club, International Film And Television Research Centre, International Children’s Film Forum, International Public Broadcasting Forum and many other National & International Universities and powerful organizations.
Every student gets an opportunity to Write, Shoot, Direct and Edit his own productions in all the mediums of media. These productions are shown all over the World in different festivals, Competitions, TV Channels, Cable Networks, and become the part of Library of Marwah Studios.
ASMS Asian School Of Media Studies is growing strength by strength under the leadership of World renowned media person Sandeep Marwah who is the recipient of many National and International Awards. ASMS is backed and supported by the Indian Entertainment & Media Industry.
A large number of the prominent film, TV, and Media personalities are associated with this internationally known so called Universe of Media Arts. Students from 80 countries have already enrolled in last 19 years. More details can be seen from www.asms.edu.in or www.aaft.com.
Sandeep Marwah Honored By IET UK at Amity
“There is nothing more beautiful than the feelings and thinking which are right within you, what you need to do is raise the level of your thinking and have better feelings for the people, your karmas will change for better and you can convert this earth into heaven” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios on the valedictory function of the inter-national competition organized by The Institution Of Engineering And Technology (IET) UK on the topic of ‘presentations’ at Amity University.
33 teams from 22 colleges all over North India were participating into this event where two first teams were presented a cash award by IET UK to further participate in National Competition. Maj. Gen K. Jai Sing the Vice Chancellor of Amity University emphasized on the regular participation in day to day affairs of the colleges and to be part of every event happens while congratulating all the teams.
Present on the occasion Chairperson of the Jury Prof. R.K. Singh Jt. Director Asian School of Media Studies, Dr. Balvinder Shukla Pro Vice Chancellor of Amity, P. L. Rishi Vice Chairman IET Delhi, Ramesh Negi Chairperson YPS-IET, Anil Sood Managing Director Microcomm India Ltd. And V. K. Gupta Secretary IET also spoke to the audience.
International Experts At Asian School Of Communication-UCLAN
“Asian School of Communication founded 2011 is partner college of – University of Central Lancashire, UK. This new initiative will enable students to study UCLAN programs in New Delhi, India” informed Akshay Marwah Executive Director of ASC-UCLAN in India.
“A revolution larger than any sector awaits at your doorstep. The mission of the enterprise, Asian School of Communications in collaboration with UCLAN, is to bring the best media business of world experience into a committed partnership with (AAFT) Asian Academy of Film And Television & (ASMS) Asian School of Media Studies, the thought leader of the Indian media community” added Joao Ponces de Carvalho the International Dean of ASC, a film maker, journalist, former Dean of Metropolitan University UK and former Director of Portugal Film School who has been in the field for thirty years.
”UCLan and Asian School of Communication will allow us to contribute to the further development of creative studies through joint workshop, entrepreneur training, business support, incubation and networking” added Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios & an International media person while releasing the new poster of ASC.
Rabindranath Tagore Remembered At AAFT
“There is no end to promotion of Art and Culture in India. Indian Music, Art and Culture heritage is the biggest and the widest in the World, but some of the art leaders could create a wonderful place for themselves in the history and Rabindranath Tagore is one of them” reminded Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Director of Asian Academy of Film And Television on the celebration of 150th anniversary of the Guru at Noida Film City.
Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali Poet, novelist, musician, painter and playwright who reshaped Bengali literature and music. As author of Gitanjali with its profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse, he was the first non-European to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. His poetry in translation was viewed as spiritual, and this together with his mesmerizing persona gave him a prophet-like aura in the west. His elegant prose and magical poetry still remain largely unknown outside the confines of Bengal.
AAFT is one place where along with films and television business, education and training all the arts are promoted including paintings, sculpture, dance, music, writing, singing, drama and art of speaking.
Results of 4th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema Declared
The 4th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema was a super hit not only with the film, television and Media students but also with the common men who were watching films with great interest held at Marwah Studios.
The results were declared in all the categories by the Chairperson of the jury Prof Karl Bardosh who specially flew down to Noida from New York. Speaking on the occasion Prof Karl gave the reference of the films made by his students of cinema at Tisch School of Arts at New York University. The Jury had Prof. K.K.Pummi and Prof. V.S.Kanan.
The special jury award in Fiction Category went to film EHSAS by Nandan Ashish. Best Fiction to ‘SLUMDOG IN DANGER directed by Sonali Singh. The special jury mention for documentary ROUNDS ALL ROUNDS US directed by Kayyum Md. Harif Mistry and Best Documentary Award to TIRANGA directed by Kirtiman Singh. Best Message Category to THE GLIMPSES OF UNITY directed by Abhishek Kumar Maurya. Special Jury award in Best Massage category went to ROMANCING THE SKY by Varda Rizvi.
The First Award of still picture went to TARE ZAMEEN PAR by R.K.Shiva, Second to SOLITUDE by Hingul Dutta and Third to REVISITING POTHER PANCHALI by Shubra Ghosh. Special Jury Mention for still awarded to DREAMING EYES by Praveen Singh Chauhan, COMPLICATIONS by Vicky Khandur, MERA JAHAN by Manohar Rao and MEAL TIME FOR POOR & HUNGRY by Hemant. Every body was honored with the Award Certificates and the cash prize by Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.