Documentary from Lesotho Honoured with An Award of Distinction at GFJN
Noida: “India and Lesotho have a growing relationship that extends beyond just diplomatic ties. Our cultural exchanges have paved the way for mutual learning and understanding, with both nations showcasing their art and cultural traditions. Through various programs and events, they have explored the similarities and differences in their cultures, strengthening their bond,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City and President Global Festival of Journalism 2023.
“This collaboration has provided an opportunity for people from both nations to experience different art forms, understand each other’s values, and develop a deeper appreciation for their cultural heritage. The Indo-Lesotho cultural relationship has further enhanced mutual respect, understanding, and a shared vision for a better future. As cultural ambassadors of their respective nations, artists, and cultural enthusiasts play a vital role in bridging the gap and nurturing the relationship between the two countries,” expressed Thabang Linus Kholumo, Charge d’ Affairs, High Commission of The Kingdom of Lesotho while lighting the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the screening of Lesotho documentary.
This documentary is about Basotho , their culture and meaning behind their cultural activities. The film is from Moshoeshoe, the founder of Basotho Nation. It is directed by Lehlohonolo Mayeza.
Present on the occasion AAFT alumna and Miss Deaf Universe Vidisha Baliyan thanked AAFT for providing so much of facilities to students including giant festivals like Global Festival of Journalism. “I have learned from these kind of events, I owe my success to AAFT,” said Vidisha humbly.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah announced an Award of Distinction to Documentary from Lesotho-“Basotho Culture” and presented the award to Thabang Linus Kholumo along with festival memento.
The program was conducted by Mehak Zaidi, Asst. Prof., AAFT School of Mass Communication & Journalism. Vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Festival Director. The event was supported by Asian Unity Alliance, World Peace Development and Research Foundation, AAFT University, and Indo Lesotho Film and Cultural Forum.
Award of Distinction to Documentary from Cyprus at Global Festival
Noida: India and Cyprus have long-standing cultural relations that have been strengthened through the exchange of art, music, dance, and literature. The cultural exchange program between the two nations has led to a better understanding of each other’s traditions and values. This collaboration has opened up avenues for mutual learning and growth, cementing the relationship between India and Cyprus on a cultural level,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Founder of Noida Film City and President of GFJN at the screening of Cyprus Documentary at Marwah Studios.
Yiannakis Makrides Deputy Head of the Mission, High Commission of Cyprus inaugurated the documentary film “ Olga’s Garden”. It is an audio-visual statement on the impact of high rises on the lives of citizens who live in between the construction sites, and its effect on their private and shared space. The film is produced by Maria Loizidou, and Danae Stylianou from Cyprus.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented festival memento and the Award of Distinction to Cyprus Documentary received by Yiannakis Makrides immediately after the screening. The event was supported by Asian Unity Alliance, Indo Cyprus Film and Cultural Forum & World Peace Development and Research Foundation.
A Documentary From Kazakhstan won Award of Distinction at GFJN 2023
Noida: The Global Festival of Journalism Noida is a cultural event, designed by International Journalism Centre, that also showcases films, music, and art from around the world. As part of the festival, the International Documentary section features a diverse selection of documentary films from various countries, covering a wide range of topics such as social issues, environmental concerns, and human interest stories. These thought-provoking documentaries provide a unique perspective on global issues and promote cross-cultural understanding among festival attendees,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City and President of GFJN while inaugurating the film from Kazakhstan.
A film titled-January Events Facts and Arguments Kazakhstan was screened. The 11-minute film, which tells the key developments of each day from Jan. 1, 2022, to Jan. 8, 2022, has covered looters’ attacks against police and civilians and actions of law enforcement agencies from surveillance cameras, as well as personal interviews with detainees and victims. The film is Produced by National Film Studios Kazakhstan.
Ardak Kakimzhanov First Secretary Embassy of Kazakhstan and Dr Lavlin Thadani Film maker & writer were the guest of honour. Later Dr. Marwah presented Award of Distinction to film from Kazakhstan in a grand function at Marwah Studios. The event was supported by Indo Khazakhstan Film and Cultural Forum & World Peace Development and Research Foundation.
Sandeep Marwah Spoke About Love Peace and Unity Through Art and Culture
New Delhi: Sandeep Marwah, the renowned Indian film producer, social worker, and founder of the Marwah Studios, recently spoke about the role of art and culture in bringing the world together. Marwah was speaking at a Nowruz Function on the second day of festival at Iran Cultural House in New Delhi, where he emphasized the importance of using art and culture as a means of fostering love, peace, unity, and understanding among different cultures and communities.
Marwah argued that art and culture have the power to transcend borders and language barriers, and can create a shared language of creativity and expression that can bring people from different backgrounds together. He highlighted examples of successful cross-cultural collaborations, such as the fusion of Indian and Western music, or the mixing of traditional and modern dance styles.
Marwah also stressed the need for governments and institutions to invest in cultural exchange programs, festivals, and exhibitions that bring together artists and performers from different countries and cultures. He suggested that such initiatives can promote cultural understanding, break down stereotypes, and build bridges between nations.
Marwah’s message was well-received by the attendees of the function, who praised his insights and his commitment to promoting cultural exchange and understanding. Many expressed their hope that his vision for a more connected and unified world through art and culture will inspire others to follow suit.
Earlier Dr. Mohammad Ali Rabbani Director Iran Cultural Centre & Cultural Counsellor Embassy of Iran also spoke on the subject. The event was designed by Charu Das of C D Foundation in association with ICMEI- International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and supported by Asian Academy of Film and Television& Indo Iran Film and Cultural Forum.
DPR Korean Film Presented with Award of Distinction at GFJN
Noida: The emotional documentary “Children’s Dream and Mother’s Happiness” presented by the Korean director begged Award of Distinction during the 11th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2023 in a grand function when film was also screened for the large audience in the presence of H.E. Choe Hui Choi Ambassador of Democratic Republic of Korea to India at Marwah Studios.
“A documentary film is a great way of helping people understand because, somehow, when one is able to see the people involved, it lends a certain immediacy and understanding that is hard to get on the page. We are thankful to the authorities for providing slot for our documentary ‘Children’s Dream and Mother’s Happiness’ in a prestigious festival and also for the award of Distinction which has been bestowed upon this film,” said H.E. Choe Hui Choi Ambassador of DPR Korea to India.
“Doing a documentary is about discovering being open learning and following curiosity. Documentaries have always inspired me in narrative film making,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of President of International Journalism Centre.
The memento was presented to Ambassador by Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of 11th Global Festival of Journalism Noida. Dr. Marwah congratulated Ambassador and the film maker for his unique presentation. Dr. Ajay Kumar Executive Director AAFT presented vote of thanks. The event was supported by Asia Unity Alliance and World Peace Development and Research Foundation.
ICMEI Join Hands with C D Foundation to Promote Relations with Afghanistan
New Delhi: Series of programs have been designed to develop and promote the relation between India and Afghanistan especially through art and culture. Today we are here to celebrate International Women’s Day and Holi together with important people from many other countries,” said Charu Das founder of C D Foundation in a well-organized event at Hotel Eros New Delhi.
“International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry has been friendly to all those organizations who all believe that love, peace, and unity can be brought to the World through art and Culture. Soft power is the best way to have friendship with any and every country. We are here to support the vision of our prime Minister to have best of the relations possible with every nation of the World,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI congratulating and explaining the importance of International Women’s Day and the most auspicious day of Holi.
“We are thankful to the organizers for high lighting India Afghanistan Relations. We are open to new ideas and interactions. Afghanistan has ample to offer in arts and culture. We cannot ignore the support we have been getting from India from last so many years. We can plan more events like this to bring awareness to people,” said H.E. Farid Mamundzay Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to India addressing the gathering in the capacity of Chief Guest.
Wang Xinming Minister Counsellor, Cultural office, , Embassy of China, Dr. Amarendra Khatua former Secretary Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and Dr. Maroof Khan also spoke on the occasion.
Mosa Naimi Second Secretary Culture & Education Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, wang Yuhua Third Secretary Cultural Office, Xu Ning Cultural Attaché Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Mohammad Javad Hosseini Researcher from Embassy of Iran, Anna Marat, Natalia Majcher, and Aneta Swiecicka from Polish Institute, Embassy of Poland, Charlotte Arnor Embassy of Sweden, Nelia Safronova Embassy of Ukraine, Steven Antonio Ramirez Cuellar Embassy of El Salvador along with many other people from business, art & culture fraternity were also present there.
Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI Honoured by Ambassador of Afghanistan
New Delhi: “We all are here to develop and promote relations between India and Afghanistan. Many organizations are working in India in association with Afghanistan but very few have contributed extra ordinary to its growth and upliftment. ICMEI is one of them,” said Presenter from C D Foundation in a grand function organised by Charu Das to celebrate International Women’s Day and Holi together with Embassy of Afghanistan at Hotel Eros, Nehru Place, New Delhi.
The Memento was presented to Dr. Sandeep Marwah President International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry by H.E. Farid Mamundzay Ambassador of Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to India. “I congratulate you for your continuous efforts to bring the people of two countries together through art and culture,” said Ambassador while handing over the award.
“I am always thankful to the Embassy for their cooperation and participation. The Indo Afghanistan Film and Cultural Forum has been able to create a wonderful position for itself,” thanked Dr. Marwah also Chair for Indo Afghanistan Film and Cultural Forum.
Wang Xinming Minister Counsellor, Cultural office, , Embassy of China, Dr. Amarendra Khatua former Secretary Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, Dr. Maroof Khan Naimi Second Secretary Culture & Education Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, wang Yuhua Third Secretary Cultural Office, Xu Ning Cultural Attaché Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Mohammad Javad Hosseini Researcher from Embassy of Iran, Anna Marat, Natalia Majcher, and Aneta Swiecicka from Polish Institute, Embassy of Poland, Charlotte Arnor Embassy of Sweden, Nelia Safronova Embassy of Ukraine, Steven Antonio Ramirez Cuellar Embassy of El Salvador along with many other people from business, art & culture fraternity were also present there.
Sandeep Marwah with Ambassador Jan Thesleff at Premier of Swedish Film
New Delhi: “What a pleasure to be present on the opening of Indian Premier of Oscar nominated Swedish Film “Triangle of Sadness” at one of the best theatres of the country. I am feeling charged with new energy today. I congratulate H.E. Jan Thesleff Ambassador of Sweden to India and his complete team from Embassy of Sweden on this occasion and thank him for giving me this opportunity to do the honors,” said Dr, Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City, President of Marwah Studios at the grand event at Director’s Cut, PVR Cinema, Ambience Mall, New Delhi.
“I am recollecting my involvement with Oscars twelve years back when a short film “Smile Pinky” brought first Oscar to India where we had provided opening and closing titles and the graphics and animation part of the film. I wish feature film Triangle of Sadness may bestowed upon all the awards,” added Dr. Marwah also Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts.
“I propose H.E. to formally inaugurate Indo Sweden Film and Cultural Forum at International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry to develop and Promote relations between the two creative Industries of India and Sweden,” expressed Marwah.
Triangle of Sadness is a 2022 satirical black comedy film written and directed by Ruben Östlund in his English-language feature film debut. The film stars Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly de Leon, Zlatko Burić, Henrik Dorsin, Vicki Berlin, and Woody Harrelson. The story is about Carl and Yaya, a couple of influencers, are invited to a luxury cruise ship alongside a group of out of touch wealthy people. The situation takes an unexpected turn when a brutal storm hits the ship narrated by H.E. Jan Thesleff Ambassador of Sweden to India while addressing to the jam packed hall.
Nyay Bhushan of Connectment, Markus Lundgren Economic Counsellor of Embassy of Sweden, large number of diplomats, film lovers and people from art and culture fraternity were present there.
Indo Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Cultural Forum Launched
Noida: 11th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2023 is the best occasion to announce the launching of Indo Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Film and Cultural Form and the name of the Chair of Indo DPR Film and Cultural Forum as we are surrounded by like-minded people from so many different countries of the World at the same time,” said H.E. Choe Hui Chol Ambassador of DPR Korea to India while releasing the poster of the forum.
The forum is created to have best of the relations between the people of India and Korea through art and culture. Different kinds of events can be planned to bring the strengths of both the countries on the table. People must learn the art and culture of both the countries,” added Ambassador Choe Hui Chol
“We are very enthusiastic to deal with The DPR Korea and its people. It has given us another opportunity to showcase the talent of both the countries,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of 11th Global Festival of Journalism and International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry congratulating the Korean team.
Relations between India and DPR Korea have been generally characterised by friendship, cooperation and understanding. As members of the Non-Aligned Movement, there is a commonality of views between the two on many international issues, e.g. Disarmament, South-South Cooperation, etc. Both sides continue to work closely in international fora and support each other on various issues of bilateral and international interests. The event was supported by Asian Unity Alliance & World Peace Development and Research Foundation.
Documentary from Venezuela Screened at 11th Global Festival of Journalism
Noida: A documentary film is a non-fictional motion-picture intended to “document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education or maintaining a historical record. Poetic Documentaries. Expository Documentaries, Observational Documentaries, Participatory Documentaries, Reflexive Documentaries, and Performative Documentaries are the different types we have been promoting in Global Festival of Journalism in these last eleven years,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios at the opening of Venezuela Film on the first day of GFJN at Noida Film City.
Life In A Dance- a full length documentary from Venezuela was the first film opened by Alfredo Caldera Charge D’ Affaires of Embassy of Venezuela in India. It is about the life and artistic career of the flamenco dancer from La Linea de la Concepcion, David Morales Ramirez. This film is in itself an example how a documentary transforms the life, not only of its protagonist, but also of its creators directed by Blanca Rey.
Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented an Award of Distinction to Alfredo Carla for the documentary being as one of the best nine documentaries of the festival. A memento of the festival was also handed over to the guest. The students of AAFT School of Journalism and Mass Communication and many film lovers from all over India enjoyed the screening of the film.
The event was supported by AUA-Asian Unity Alliance, IFTRC-International Film and Television Research Centre, AAFT University, IPBF-International Public Broadcasting Forum, and WPDRF- World Peace Development and Research Foundation. The film has been included as a part of 11th International Documentary Film Festival promoted by International Journalism Centre.
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