14th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema Launched

Chandigarh :“Today we are breaking our own record of launching the 14th edition of International Festival of Cellphone Cinema 2021.  IFCPC now is the oldest festival in the World for mobile films. Around 14 years back we shot the first full length film with mobile in association with Karl Bardosh of New York University. Half of the film was shot in  New York and half in Noida. People were amazed to see the magic of mobile phone,” initiated Dr. Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios & President of the 14th IFCPC Festival.

“Large cinema equipment including track trolley, crane, stands, lights etc. overshadowed the tiny little camera at different locations in Noida and New York forced people to watch the shooting in the most mysterious conditions,” recollected Prof. Karl Bardosh. “Not many people could appreciate the new way of film making that time. Table has been turned now. Everyone wants to make a film with mobile,” added Prof. Karl Bardosh Master Professor in Cinema at Tisch School of Arts New York University, USA.

“I appreciate the 14 years partnership of Karl and Sandeep in promoting Mobile Cinema all over the World. They have been titled as Fathers of Cellphone Cinema. They are ones who have started mobile festivals at Cannes, Hungary after India and USA. It is now the subject in New York University. Mobile has created many new film makers and has been an instrument not only in learning cinema but films are shot on mobile,” said Prof. Peter Terezakis of New York University, USA.

“I have finished my full-length feature film on mobile. You get best results and can be expanded for large screen. It is best for OTT channel and short films and message-oriented films can do wonders on youtube and other social media,” added Minah Raine Jung Film Producer from USA.

“It is an age of Mobile films. During Pandemic the usage of Mobile was at its peak. The World has been informed and entertained by short films made by mobile and delivered on mobile. I am happy I am teaching mobile cinema and creating some mobile films too. It is a great pleasure to be associated with fathers of mobile cinema karl an Sandeep in USA and India,” said Peter Ferris of Ferris Entertainment, London, United Kingdom.

“This is a wonderful way for young filmmakers to come forward and express themselves to the film fraternity. There is a need as well as demand for short films, music videos and ample platforms to showcase your talent,” said Amit Khanna renowned film maker from Mumbai.

Ashok Tyagi Secretary ICMEI, Pankuj Prashar film director, Rajeev Choudhary Film Producer and Yogesh Mishra Festival Director also spoke on the occasion.

Marwah Studios Opened its Celebration with indian Classical Music

Two day Indian Classical Music Festival opened, on the occasion of completion of thirty years of Marwah Studios. “Music is a part of every known society, past and present, and is common to all human cultures across the globe. Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife. Music is the universal language of mankind. We are pleased to announce the Indian Classical Music Festival for all the lovers of music around the World. Six very well-known artist from different parts of India with different history behind it going to perform in six different sessions. I am sure this will be a knowledgeable exercise for all,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI and Marwah Studios.

Prabhat Mukherjee distinguished Santoor Player, Yogesh Kumar Shankar recognized Shehnai player and Dr. Sudeep Rai renowned Sitarist were the part of the music festival.

Anil Kumar Mishra Sarangi Player, and Sudhanshu Bahuguna well known Vocalist were the performers of the second day. Dr. Sandeep Marwah honoured both the dignities with Marwah Studios International Award for Excellence In Indian Classical Music for their contribution to music.

Pandt Prateek Chaudhuri renowned Sitar Maestro was the star of the day. His extra ordinary command on Sitar impressed every one. The program lasted more than the scheduled timings on the continuous demand of the audience as it was soothing and most enjoyable.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah honoured Pandit Prateek Chaudhuri with the most prestigious Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Award for the Promotion of Art And Culture in India and Abroad. Two day festival came to an end with the great appreciation for the artists and AAFT School of Performing Arts from various corners of the World.  

Dr. Sandeep Marwah honored the great musicians with ‘Marwah Studios International Award-Excellence In Indian Classical Music’ at the end of every session. Large audience associated with the program and young musicians of AAFT School of Performing Arts appreciated the well-designed programs.