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Bulgarian Film Festival Inaugurated at Marwah Studio

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Noida: “Bulgaria may not be a large film producing country but some of the quality films it has given to the World of Cinema. I am thankful to ICMEI for taking an initiative to have this festival. It is just the beginning of our strong relations between the two countries India and Bulgaria” said H.E. Petko Doykov Ambassador of Bulgaria in India inaugurating Bulgarian Film Festival at Marwah Studio at Noida Film City.

“ International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry will leave no stone unturned to develop and promote relationship with Bulgaria through art and culture to spread the word of love, peace and unity” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio & ICMEI.

The festival was attended by Sangram Shirke President of Western India Film Producers Association also he is the President of Film Craft and Treasurer of Film Federation of India who promised full support to AAFT and ICMEI in its growth and expansion of film, TV, Media and cultural business.

Dharmendra Mehra the Secretary General of Film Makers Combine now also part of ICMEI assured another big meet at Mumbai with Bulgarian Ambassador to promote Bulgarian locations to Indian Film makers.

Renowned filmmaker Rahul Mittra of Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster fame spoke about the importance of film festivals in the industry and appreciated the efforts of Sandeep Marwah who has established film city, studio and a world-class film school in this part of the World.

Kapil Gupta Country Head of PolyPlex Corporation, India also spoke on the subject. Later Marwah presented the life membership of International Film And Television Research Centre to the Ambassador and other distinguished guest. Ashok Tyagi Secretary General coordinated the program and paid vote of thanks.

Festival Of Films From Iceland at Marwah Studio

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Noida: A powerful festival of films from Iceland was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Iceland H.E. Thorir Ibsen at a grand function at Marwah Studio Noida Film City.

“Films are the representatives of culture of any country. These films will project Iceland in the most pleasing manner. I invite film makers to come forward and record the natural beauty of Iceland in their films” said H.E. Thorir Ibsen in his inaugural speech.

“We are successful in proceeding further with International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and reached to a new destination today by joining hands in organizing a film festival. I am sure the next step will be bigger than this,” added Ambassador of Iceland.

“You don’t need tickets and passport to be part of festival. This is a golden opportunity to study Iceland through their films and learn about the country and its culture” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studio and ICMEI.

“This is the first time that the dedicated festival of Iceland films has taken place in India. ICMEI will keep on bringing these kind of events for the industry” said Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI.

Present on the occasion a filmmaker from Bhutan Karma Tsehering appreciated the efforts of Asian Academy of Film And Television and Asian School of Media Studies in accepting these kind of value additions which generally are not available to students of other institutions.

The festival will showcase four major feature films including PARIS, METALHEAD, OF HORSES AND MEN and DEEP. The feature film DEEP was the inaugural film. The formal function was followed by question answers. The other officers accompanied ambassador from the Embassy of Iceland.

Later Sandeep Marwah honored H.E. Thorir Ibsen with the life membership of International Film And Television research Centre of AAFT.

Iranian Cultural Week Started at Marwah Studios With Pomp And Show

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Screening of films, workshops, discussions, tour & travels all were the part and parcel of cultural week of Republic of Iran at Marwah Studios in association with Iranian Cultural Centre at Noida Film City.

‘We are impressed by the gesture extended by Marwah Studios and especially by the arrangements and the dedicated audience here to appreciate films from Iran and be the part of cultural week” said Mohd. Ali Faulladi, Cultural Counselor of Republic of Iran in India. Iran.

“The relation between India and Iran go back to centuries. We are both emotional and spiritual countries. There are many similarities between two cultures. Indian films are well accepted by people of Iran.” Expressed Sandeep Marwah inaugurating the festival by lighting the lamp in tradition Indian way.

Renowned filmmakers including Ali Ghafari, Mohammad Sanati and Mohsen Ali-Akbari were the guests of honors who have come from Iran to join the festival.

The festival was inaugurated with great pomp and show. Filmmaker & Secretary General ICMEI Ashok Tyagi, guests from Embassy of Iran, film persons from Iran Broadcasting were also present there.