World Day of Safety and health propogated by Marwah Studios

New Delhi: “Recognizing the great challenge that governments, employers, workers and whole societies are facing worldwide to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work will focus on addressing the outbreak of infectious diseases at work, in particular, on the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation and Patron to IFUNA while addressing the officers of Marwah Studios on Webinar to remind the importance of the day 28^th April.

Concern is growing over the continuing rise in COVID-19 infections in some parts of the world and the ability to sustain declining rates in others. Governments, employers, workers and their organizations face enormous challenges as they try to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and protect safety and health at work. Beyond the immediate crisis, there are also concerns about resuming activity in a manner that sustains progress made in suppressing transmission

“The World Day for Safety and Health at Work will aim to stimulate national tripartite dialogue on safety and health at work,” added Dr. Marwah. The ILO is using this day to raise awareness on the adoption of safe practices in workplaces and the role that occupational safety and health (OSH) services play.

Karl Bardosh on film making at AAFT University.

Miami: Well-known film maker and educator Prof. Karl Bardosh talked to the students of Cinema at AAFT University during lockdown owing to the Covid 19. Large number of students attended this interesting Webinar.

“My Association with AAFT is long. AAFT has emerged as one of the best film Schools of the World. The process of film making starts from an idea and finishes at the release of the film,” Prof. Karl initiated his 90 minutes lecture covering many aspects of filmmaking.

Prof. Karl Bardosh of New York University has been an award-winning director, producer, writer, editor of features, shorts, television series and documentaries. Throughout these 30 years Prof. Bardosh has been a trendsetting pioneer in many areas of film and television:

Prof. Karl Bardosh also talked about the 13^th edition of International Festival of Cellphone Cinema and persuaded students to must participate to reach till Cannes. He also appreciated the short films and mobile films directed by the students of AAFT, which were also awarded at Cannes last year.

Prof. Karl explained his association with Hollywood, Bollywood and Hungarian Cinema. He also informed about his book, ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Digital Video’ which is available at Amazon. Later he answered many questions asked by the young cinema students.

Master class by Chetan Bhagat at AAFT University

New Delhi: Chetan Bhagat is an Indian author and columnist, known for his English novels about young middle-class Indians took the mater class at AAFT University to motivate the students during lock down owing to Corona Virus.

“We need to be strong and must learn how to cope up with the situation. The new India is in your hands and we need young, enthusiastic, dynamic and powerful leaders out of you to control the great India which is emerging as super power,” said Chetan Bhagat with great zest and positive energy.

Bhagat was included in Time magazine’s list of World’s 100 Most Influential People in 2010. He has been a well known writer and given some of the most beautiful books like Five Point Someone, One Night @ the Call Centre, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, 2 States, Revolution 2020, Half Girlfriend, One Indian Girl and The Girl in The Room as fiction and What Young India Wants, Making India Awesome, India Positive in non fiction category.

Later he answered many questions put up by the students concerning the art of writing, his involvement with cinema and his lookout towards covid 19 lockdown.

International day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace observed at WPDRF

New Delhi: “We have believed that progress and prosperity can only rise in the country when there is enough peace in the state. It all starts from your ownself, then to community, expand to nation and ultimately to the different countries of the World. We need to have tolerance and sense of cooperation for establishment of Peace,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation at the Webinar arranged for the members.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a tragic reminder of how deeply connected we are. The virus knows no borders and is a quintessential global challenge.  Combatting it requires us to work together as one human family.- At this key moment for international cooperation, and in this 75th anniversary year of the United Nations, let us strive as one to realize the founders’ vision of a healthy, equitable, peaceful and more sustainable future for all,” said António Guterres Secretary General United Nations in his note.

“We have practiced and now advising to every person who is in our contact     nationally or internally that love, peace and unity can be attained better through art and culture,” added Dr. Marwah.

The event was supported by IFUNA-Indian Federation of United Nation Associations, ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and AAFT University.

World Book and Copyright day celebrated Online

New Delhi: “ when all the schools around the country are closed and people are not supposed to leave home, the power of books should be leveraged to fight isolation, reinforce ties between people, expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University while talking to students on line on World Book Day.

“Books are a uniquely portable magic. That’s the thing about books, they let you travel without moving your feet. These authors, writers, and thinkers know that magical worlds await in between two covers and a spine. I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library. When I have a little money, I buy books,” added Sandeep Marwah.

Through reading and the celebration of World Book and Copyright Day, 23 April, we can open ourselves to others despite distance, and we can travel thanks to imagination. All these days UNESCO will share quotes, poems and messages to symbolize the power of books and encourage reading as much as possible. By creating a sense of community through the shared readings and the shared knowledge, readers around the world can connect and mutually help curb loneliness.

In such circumstances, we invite students, teachers and readers from around the world as well as the book industry and library services to testify and express their love for reading. We encourage you to share this positive message with others- ‘Stay At Home read books and celebrate World Book Day.

13th International Festival of Cell Phone cinema launched online

New Delhi: The most popular and the first ever mobile festival in the World –International Festival of Cellphone Cinema 2020 launched its 13^th edition on line during the lockdown because of the pandemic Covid 19.

“We are pleased to announce the 13^th edition of our admired festival International Festival of Cellphone Cinema today. The 15^th May is the last date of receiving entries of films made from mobile phone,” said Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.

There are four categories where you can participate. They are 1st submission of still photographs, 2nd News Gathering, 3rd a music video and 4^th a fiction. Films should not be more than 3 minutes of duration. These films can be uploaded on filmclub@aaft.com or can be sent via Whatsapp to no +918586978492. You can visit the website www.ifcpc.com for further details.

This time well-known film personalities like film actor and director Satish Kaushik, Film Director Raju Parsekar and Director of short films Vivek Paul are going to be the members of jury. The festival is open to any and everyone of any age. Prof. Karl Bardosh of Tisch School of Arts, New York University is the advisor to the festival from New York.

The festival is designed and promoted by International Film And Television Club and supported by Asian Academy of Film And Television as well as International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

Arjun Kapoor took a session with AAFTians.

Mumbai: Arjun kapoor appeared on screen to address the webinar organized for the current 2500 students of AAFT University to motivate the students during lockdown because of the pandemic covid 19 when all of them learning their courses on line safely at home.

AAFT is one of the few institutions, which has already started the education for the students on line without wasting even single working day said Albeena Director AAFT conducting the program.

“Ups and downs are part of life, in this case of Covid 19 heath has become more important than few classes of education and training at AAFT. We can definitely later coverup the syllabus but cannot take chance of our health and life which every student has to understand for sure,” said Arjun Kapoor initiated his talk.

Arjun spoke about his films, his tough and good time in the industry, the effect of Covid 19 on Indian Film Industry. He also narrated the commercial aspect of filmmaking and motivated students to get involved deeply when they are at home.

“It is the right time to see films of your choice and you can grasp many new things from Indian and foreign cinema which is available on net. Probably we don’t get time when we are in our routine work. See some of the best dramas on different ott platforms, which are actually out of this world,” Arjun added.

“This is also the best time to revise all that you have been taught in the class rooms. Lets be practical in approach and support government and institution to do their best because no body can think better than your institution about your carrier,” expressed Arjun Kapoor.

Arjun, after completing his course in editing from AAFT joined Nikhil Advani as assistant director for film Kal Ho Na Ho & Salam E Ishque, Associate Producer with Aneez Bazmi in No Entry $ with Prabhu Deva in Wanted.

He started his acting carrier with Ishquezade with Habib Faizal followed by Auranzeb with AAFTian Atul Sabarwal, Gunday, 2 States, Tevar, Ki& Ka, Half Girlfriend, Mubarkan, Namaste England, India Most Wanted and Panipat are the major big budget films where his performance has been very well appreciated by the national and international audience.