Film From Venezuela Steel Clad Honoured with Award of Distinction

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 The Effect of OTT Platform on Reading Habits at 8th GLFN

Seminar on The Effect of OTT Platform on Reading  Habits at 8th GLFN

Noida: “8 years back we started Global Literary Festival Noida, idea is to motivate people to inculcate the habit of reading in their day to day life. A good reading

leads to good writing and good writing leads to good speaking,” said Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University and  President of GLFN during the seminar on the second day of 8^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022.

Initiating the topic, Marwah said, ”From five to fifty five OTT Channels shows the increase in the viewership of new programs and demand for new subjects and ample writing works. Reading has been changed to listening now days,”

Ambassador of Venezuela, H.E Coromoto Godoy Calderon, shared that in her country, youngsters really like to read books and enjoy writing. She said that their President has helped establish public libraries and even giving out books for free to the public to encourage reading and writing. She said that Venezuela supports and encourages people to read, write and be creative. Her Excellency gifted the books she brought from Venezuela to the library of AAFT.

Every medium has its own importance be it a radio, television, cinema or digital. But Books are much more authentic than even google,” said renowned Ad Guru and author  Bharat Dabholkar from Mumbai. Author and Journalist Rajesh Badal said  “The lessons in books as well as the lessons of life both contribute to teaching.” Dr. Lavlin Thadani, a filmmaker and an author elaborated that books lead to enrichment of emotions, sharpening of sensitivity and enhancing the finer feelings of romance. She said selling books can’t be a rat race of money, why can’t it be only love for reading?”.

Former Ambassador of India to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, Dr. Amarendra Khatua, shared some key points with the delegates to be successful writers. “Reading books is an intellectual activity and anything in the audio-visual medium, especially films, are seen as a distraction. Books can change your lives and so can the movies, they can inspire and be life changing for a lot of people,” said young author Karmanya Thadani.

A book with the title “Bahke Kadam” written by S.S. Sharma was released by the  dignitaries. A poster highlighting the veteran writer and social reformer Deendayal Upadhyay was released by  the guests to mark respect to the contribution of the legend in the field of writing. Ermia Raescu, an educationist from Romania,  Global Chairman of MSMECCI  Indrajit Ghosh also spoke on the occasion.

Sushil Bharti festival Director Proposed vote of thanks. The event was supported by Writers Association of India, AAFT University, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance.

ICMEI Conducted Festival of Films from Venezuela at AAFT

Festival of Films from Venezuela at AAFT- Marwah Studios

Noida: Indo Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum of ICMEI in association with Embassy of Venezuela in India organize two-day Festival of Short Films from Venezuela. Fifteen short films participated in the festival from Venezuela which was inaugurated by H.E. Coromoto Godoy Calderon Ambassador of Venezuela to India at Marwah Studios Film City Noida.

Indo Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum was created way back in 2016 and since then we are trying our best to develop and promote relations between two countries through art and culture. We have always believed that soft power today is the biggest bridge between the two countries and is used to break the ice. This time we have brought the festival of short films from Venezuela, and we have ready smart audience for these kinds of films,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Chair for Indo Venezuela Film ad Cultural Forum.

This is for the first time we have brought short films from Venezuela to India, I am thankful to Marwah Studios, ICMEI and Sandeep Marwah for their cooperation. We will also participate with full length feature film in forth coming Global Film Festival Noida 2022.We may be producing small number of films but our films are seen all over the World. Like India we also believe in family culture. Our association with Indo Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum is getting stronger day by day,” said H.E. Coromoto Godoy Calderon Ambassador of Venezuela to India.

Let us give more emphasis to new thinking which must be reflected in short films by young Indian film makers. You need nor to be filthy rich to produce and direct short films. It is an idea which plays most important role in short films,” added Deepak Singhal former Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh.

Culture diplomacy has always been rated as the best policy in ministry of external affairs to build up the great relations between two countries. We need to develop stronger relations with countries in Latin America specially Venezuela. I congratulate Dr Sandeep Marwah for working even much more than ICCR- Indian Centre for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs Government of India as far as cultural events are concerned,” expressed Suresh K Goel former Secretary Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

Sandeep Marwah is himself producer of largest number of films in the World. He understands the purpose and meaning of these films, the best. I am happy to be here on this powerful event and support making of short films. This is the best way to start your career,” explained Ashok Dhingra Film maker from Mumbai.

Fifteen films were screened at Marwah Studios and students from Asian Academy of Film and Television & Asian School of Media Studies participated in the show. Alfredo Caldera Cultural Counsellor of Embassy of Venezuela and Mrs A. Caldera a Ballet Dancer from Caracas was also present on the occasion.

Shagun Singhal also spoke about short films. Later Sandeep Marwah presented life membership of International Film and Television Club of AAFT to all the dignities.

Sandeep Marwah Appreciated for His Deep Interest for Venezuela

Sandeep Marwah Honoured by Embassy of Venezuela

Noida: “This is one of the prestigious body created to promote relations between India and Venezuela especially through art and culture. We have been very successful in these last six years of formation of this powerful forum. Many events and interactions have taken place. We feel honoured in presenting this memento to Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chair for Indo Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum for his untiring contribution to Indo Venezuela Relations,” said H.E. Coromoto Godoy Calderon Ambassador of Venezuela to India with additional charge to Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh in a small event at Noida Film City.

“I feel humbled on receiving this appreciation and blessings from no other than H.E. Coromoto Godoy Calderon Ambassador of Venezuela to India with additional charge to Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the direct representative of President of Venezuela. We have some wonderful plans to promote the organization and its cultural activities,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah receiving certificate of appreciation.

Indo Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum has been associate with all the prestigious international programs of ICMEI- International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry including Global Film Festival, Global Festival of Journalism, Global Literary Festival and Global Fashion Week round the year. Alfredo Caldera Cultural Counsellor of Embassy of Venezuela  congratulated Marwah who was also present on the occasion.

Coromoto Godoy Calderon Patron to Indo Venezuela Cultural Forum

Coromoto Godoy Calderon Honoured with Patronship of Cultural Forum

Noida: The Ambassador of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to India H.E. Coromoto Godoy Calderon has been honoured with the Patronship of a powerful creative body Indo Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum by the Chairman of the organization Dr. Sandeep Marwah on her visit to the International Headquarters of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry at Marwah Studios Film City Noida.

“I am surprised to see the infrastructure, facilities, and the energy bubbling here in this campus represents very well the biggest film and television Industry of Republic of India. It is a matter of great prestige that ICMEI and We here at Embassy of Venezuela are working together to project our relations to the World,” said H.E. Coromoto Godoy Calderon Ambassador of Venezuela to India with additional charge to Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

“It is definitely a great day for all of us to welcome you here at the campus of ICMEI. Our relations are very strong and we are sure that we will take this to next level under your leadership,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI while presenting the certificate of Patronship to the Ambassador of Venezuela. Alfredo Caldera Cultural Counsellor of Embassy of Venezuela was also present on the occasion.

Indo Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum Moves Further

Noida: “It is a long-awaited plan of the Government of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to create an association with its Indian counterpart to develop relations through films, arts, culture and media. This is a miracle when an amalgamation of all these was under one roof of ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry today,” It was said by H.E. Augusto Montiel, then the Ambassador of Venezuela to India, addressing a large gathering of national and international film, television, media professionals and people from the art and culture fraternity at Marwah studios way back in 2016 while inaugurating the association, recollected Sandeep Marwah while talking to the visiting Counsellor from Embassy of Venezuela.

“Let me extend my heartiest greetings from H.E. Coromoto Goday Calderon Ambassador of Venezuela to India and thank you for all that you have done for Indo Venezuela friendship,” said Alfredo Caldera  Cultural Counsellor of Embassy of Venezuela.

Dr. Marwah also briefed him with meetings with Honourable Minister of External Relations H.E. Ms Delcy Redriguez, Minister of Petroleum and President of PDVSA H.E. Eulogio del Pino and Vice Minister for Asia, Middle East and Oceania H.E. Felix Plasencia from Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela who were the guest of honours at New Delhi earlier.

A new chart of forth coming events has been designed to strengthen the relation between the two countries. Dr. Marwah also reminded Alfredo of the scholarship already delivered to the Embassy for the deserving student to study in India at AAFT. Soon a film festival of films from Venezuela will be planned. Sandeep Marwah presented Life Membership of International Film and Television Club of AAFT to Alfredo Caldera.

ICMEI Congratulated on National Day of Venezuela

    Sandeep Marwah Congratulated Ambassador of Venezuela

 

 

New Delhi: “I on behalf of ICMEI and Media & Entertainment Industry of India extend my heartiest congratulations to H.E. Ms Coromoto Goday Calderon Ambassador of Venezuela to India on the occasion of National Day which falls on 5^th July. India and Venezuela share a beautiful relation and I wish this relation to step up to new heights,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

 

Dr. Sandeep Marwah said that, “I am very thankful to Embassy of Venezuela in India for nominating me as the Chair of Indo Venezuela Film And Cultural Forum. The forum has been involved in cultural activities for quite some time.

 

A scholarship has already been delivered for the deserving student from Venezuela to study a short-term course at AAFT University. Indo Venezuela Film And Cultural Forum has been also part of many events including the popular Global Film Festival, Global Literary Festival, Global Festival of Journalism and Global Fashion week in last few years creating a wonderful awareness of India and Venezuela relations.

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Rotary Club

                 Sandeep Marwah Honored by Rotary Club

New Delhi: A get together recently was organized by Rotary Club at the residence of Dr. Udit Raj member Parliament to greet and honor few important dignities who all have done well in their respective fields.

We are proud of media personality Sandeep Marwah, the six times World Record Holder now four times Doctor and only Indian to bring 110 international awards from more than 70 countries of the World. Rotary Club honors him to bring the name of country to new level in the World,” said Gaurav Gupta of Rotary Club inviting Marwah to receive his award.

Dr. Udit Raj and H.E. Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Indonesia to India presented the award in the presence of august audience. Social worker Parul Mahajan , H.E. Augusto Montiel Ambassador of Venezuela to India and other dignities congratulated Sandeep Marwah.

“I am thankful to each and every one present here for your best wishes and blessings. I believe you can do what you can think, so better you think big,” said Marwah in a very emotional tone.

National Day of Venezuela Attended by IVFCF Chairman Marwah

 

                   National Day of Venezuela Celebrated

New Delhi: The National Day of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela falls on 5^th of July but was celebrated on 12^th of July with great pomp and show at the Premises of Embassy in New Delhi.

The Chair of Indo Venezuela Film And Cultural Forum Sandeep Marwah was once again invited as the special guest at the party. His presence always brings new excitement to any get together.

“We extend our heartiest congratulations to the Ambassador of Venezuela to India and the people of Venezuela on this auspicious day. May our friendship blossom like flowers,” said Sandeep Marwah Chair Indo Venezuela Film And Cultural Forum,’

“We are pleased to be the part of the Venezuela Embassy. The Indo Venezuela Film And Cultural Forum is putting its best to built up the best connection in the field of film and television,” added Sandeep Marwah.

aJasvantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor Union Minister for Tribal affairs was the Chief Guest at the National Day of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. H.E. August Montiel Ambassador of Venezuela to India hosted the get together.