Posts Tagged ‘15th Global Film Festival Noida’

6th Hindi Cinema Samman for 2022 at 15th Global Film Festival Noida

February 4, 2023
Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh 2022 During Global Film Festival Noida

New Delhi: One of the most prestigious Cinema Awards of the country under the name and banner of Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh took place during the 15th Global Film Festival Noida 2022 under the Chairmanship of renowned international film, television, and media personality of the Republic of India Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios & Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts.

Twenty seven important awards were presented during global Film Festival including Hindi Cinema Gaurav Awards, Hindi Cinema Bhushan Award, Hindi Cinema Ratan Award, and  Hindi Cinema Samarthak Award to the deserving film and other personalities from Art & Culture.

Vivek Agnihotri was awarded with Sarvashresth Nirdeshak for Kashmir Files.  Dr. Anmol Kolhe was honoured with Hindi Cinema Gaurav Award. Other recipients of Hindi Cinema Gaurav Award were  Mukesh Tyagi, Shubh Malhotra, Jaswinder Gardner, Kangna Sharma, Sayali Bhagat, Rajesh Tailang, Sahil Anand, Girish Thapar, Garima Jain, Digangana Suryavanshi, Liza Malik, Suparna Moitra, Rahul Agarwal,  Brijendra Kala, and Saharsh Kumar Shukla was also presented with Hindi Cinema Gaurav Award.

Suchitra Krishnamoorti received Hindi Cinema Bhushan Award, T P Agarwal was honoured Hindi Cinema Ratan Award, Arjun Firoz Khan honoured with Hindi Cinema Bhushan Award, Himani Shivpuri also presented with Hindi Cinema Bhushan Award which are the most powerful awards of Hindi Cinema.

HE Nurlan Zhalgasbayev Ambassador of Kazakhstan received Hindi Cinema Samarthak, HE Hayet Talbi Ambassador of Tunisiaalso honoured with Hindi Cinema Samarthak. Others who were honoured with Hindi Cinema Samarthak included Thabang Linus Kholumo Charge d’ Affaires High Commission of Lesotho, Emile Mwepesi Charge d’ Affaires High Commission of Rawanda, Amizal Fazli Razali Charge d’ Affaires High Commission of Malaysia, and Yiannakis Makrides  Deputy Head of Mission Republic of Cyprus who was also decorated with Hindi Cinema Samarthak  during the three days of 15th Global Film Festival Noida 2022.

“Only in six years  Hindi Cinema Samman has turned out to be one of the most important film awards of the country. This is the only Indian Award which is also presented to the representatives of  foreign Governments for the promotion of Hindi Cinema,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah National Chairman Media and Entertainment Committee BIS. Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution, Government of India and Board member of Board of Applied Arts & Crafts, AICTE,  Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Italian Film Begged Award of Distinction at 15th Global Film Festival

January 1, 2023
Italian Film Begged Award of Distinction at 15th Global Film Festival

Noida: On the second day of the 15th Global Film Festival Noida a screening session for the film titled-“Shocking Marriage”  from Italy, was organized in the premises of the Asian Academy of films and television.

The session started with  Sushil Bharti introducing the guests and briefing about the importance of film screening and cinema, explaining this, he also talked about the impact of cinema in society where he said cinema brings humanity together. He also spoke about  the director Demetrio Casile and cast & crew of the film Shocking Marriage.

Ajay Tiwari spoke about various steps which were taken by the government to promote cinema across India in which he also talked about the implementation of various policies. He also emphasized the cultural connect which can be promoted by Cinema. 

Further,  Suraj Tiwari shared his experience of dubbing the film from Italian to Hindi language and the various challenges which came along with it, which includes the music which was to be kept, the original meaning and message which has to be carefully sustained through an appropriate translation of dialogues.  

Talking about the gist of the movie he said that the film tells the story of the marriage of the sister of a local boss with the shyest boy in the town, going through a succession of events that meticulously describe Calabrian customs and traditions and how these still impact everyday life today.

The film was felicitated  with an ‘Award of Distinction’ which was presented by Sandeep Marwah President of the festival. Shocking Marriage was one of the top eighteen films shown in the festival. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, AAFT University, Asian Unity Alliance, World Peace Foundation and Indo Italian Film and Cultural Forum.

Film From  Venezuela Steel Clad Honoured with Award of Distinction

December 27, 2022
Film From  Venezuela Steel Clad Honoured with Award of Distinction

Noida:  On the second day of the 15th Global Film Festival Noida, a film from Venezuela “Steel- Clad”, was screened at the festival. During the screening, the Festival President, Dr. Sandeep Marwah said “Art is an essential element to build relations between countries”. He enlightened the audience about the Indo-Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum and relation between the two countries.

“Thirty years back we gave one term to English dictionary that is “Film & Cultural Tourism”, no body could understand that but now every country is talking about it. To honour our own term we have been able to attract three million people so far to Noida Film City under Film and Cultural Tourism,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and founder of Noida Film City.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Alfredo Caldera, talked about Venezuela’s solitary cinema and how the movie, “Steel Clad” is a significant milestone in the evolution of the art, culture and cinema of Venezuela. He also extended his gratitude, to connect with ICMEI and India. Lastly, he explained how these events strengthen relations between the countries and are essential tools to propagate cinema. 

 Dr. Sandeep Marwah felicitated  Alfredo Caldera, with the distinction award for the film “Steel Clad” for being one of the most distinguished films of the festival, which was followed by the screening of “Steel Clad”. The event was supported by AAFT University, AUA-Asian Unity Alliance,, ICMEI-International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and WPDRF-World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

Seminar on Importance of Social Media in Film Production at 15th GFFN

December 26, 2022
Seminar During 15th Global Film Festival Noida 2022 at Marwah Studios

Noida: Social Media are interactive media technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, interests, and other forms of expression through virtual communities and networks.  The office of Communications and Marketing manages the main Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts etc.,” initiated Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of 15th Global Film Festival Noida 2022, Seminar on the first day of the festival on Social Media and Cinema.

“Big film studios and indie film production companies alike are mastering the tools of social media to tell the stories of their projects, drive the conversations and generate that all important buzz well before their projects are seen by audiences,” added Malena Rojas Medina Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of Cuba.

“Social media marketing is a very useful tool for introducing your venue to new audiences, or further engaging existing ones. It is also particularly useful for targeting audiences for more niche screenings and events,” expressed Rajesh Talang renowned actor from Mumbai.

“Digital media has restructured working models for the music, television, film, and publishing industries. As a result, TV shows and movies have gradually embraced the on-demand mode on every electronic device,” said Dr. P.K. Rajput former Vice President Cadila Pharmaceuticals.

“Social media is important because it allows you to reach, nurture, and engage with your target audience — no matter their location. When a business can use social media to connect with its audience, it can use social media to generate brand awareness, leads, sales, and revenue,” informed Hemant Nitin Das writer, producer and Cinema Director.

“The Internet simplifies the process of entering films into contests and makes it possible to network with many more people. Most of all, it allows filmmakers to get their work “out there”, getting attention on the web before a movie mogul ever sees it,” said Deepak Kalra renowned Youtuber & Actor.

“Overall, creating a social media profile is a no brainer for any business but can be incredibly useful for filmmakers. Taking time to plan out your strategy, look at trends and trying creative marketing techniques will provide you with a way to engage potential audiences and build movie hype,” said Priya Dhingra Social Media Influencer.

The event was conducted by Ashok Tyagi Director Festival, Dr. Sneha Samandar Associate Director School of Cinema anchored the program and Sushil Bharti proposed vote of thanks. Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented dignities with festival memento. The event was supported by Asian Unity Alliance, ICMEI, AAFT University and WPDRF.

Baluan Sholak  from Kazakhstan Presented with Award of Distinction

December 17, 2022
Baluan Sholak Film from Kazakhstan won Award of Distinction at 15th GFFN

Noida: The first day of 15th Global Film Festival Noida 2022 also screened award winning film from Kazakhstan. Yerlan Shakhay, Third Secretary Embassy of Kazakhstan light the ceremonial lamp to start the discussion on the film.

In 19th century Kazakhstan, the famous Kazakh fighter and poet, Baluan Sholak, became a national icon when as he tries to protect his people from a pressing wave of immigrants, who threatened to wipe out the peace of his small town. This is the story of a national hero, who faced an increasingly authoritarian government that decided to expatriate Kazakh lands to offer them to newcomers from the Russian Empire. The legend of Baluan Sholak is one of national passion, rebellion and perseverance.

Not only Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented an Award of Distinction to the film which was received by Yerlan Shkhay Third Secretary Embassy of Kazakhstan, but Yerlan also presented a memento to Sandeep Marwah on behalf of the Ambassador for his untiring contribution to Indo Kazakhstan Relation and Chairing Indo Kazakhstan Film and Cultural Forum.

Korepanova Anna Model from Russia, Tatiana Bhardwaj, Secretary General a social worker representing Russia House Federation were among the other guests. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance, AAFT University and World Peace Development & Research Foundation.

Sweet Taste of Imagination Honoured with Award of Distinction

December 17, 2022
Film from Iran Honoured with Award of Distinction at 15th Global Film Festival

Noida: “We are honoured to announce and present an Award of Distinction to the film from Iran Tilted Sweet Taste of Imagination directed by Kamal Tabrizi and produced by M.A. Hossein Neiad, an entry to 15th Global Film Festival Noida 2022,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of the festival and Marwah Studios at the end of the screening of the film at the festival in a grand function.

The film  Sweet Taste of Imagination is a story about an imaginative dreamer of university named Garoos professor who falls in love with a student who resembles her teacher in this manner. Love story is endangered when a business competitor sets Garoos up for unethical behaviour.

The story is written by Naghmeh Samini. The cast includes Shahab Hosseini, Nazanin Bayati, Nader Fallah, Nazanin Farahani, Pariyash Nazarieh and many more. The  Cinematography is by Bahram Dehghani and costumes by Majid Lellail.

People associated with Indo Iran Film and Cultural Forum were also present there. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance, AAFT University and World Peace Development and Research Foundation.