Community Activities - 125th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films Inaugurated at AAFT

Noida: The 125th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films was inaugurated with great enthusiasm at Marwah Studios, celebrating yet another milestone in promoting young talent and creative cinema. The festival was graced by renowned actor Ritu Shivpuri as the Chief Guest, along with Archana Saxena, popularly known as Sita of Ayodhya Ramlila, and Faisal Mahmud, Minister (Press), High Commission of Bangladesh, as distinguished guests.

Inaugurating the festival, Ritu Shivpuri applauded the efforts of AAFT and Marwah Studios for continuously providing a strong platform for budding filmmakers. She expressed her admiration for the creativity and dedication reflected in the student films, calling the event “a true celebration of cinematic expression and youthful imagination.”

Archana Saxena congratulated the young filmmakers for their outstanding work and shared her joy in witnessing such passionate storytelling. She emphasized that platforms like AAFT encourage new voices in Indian cinema and nurture the spirit of innovation.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Founder of AAFT, proudly announced that AAFT holds a world record for producing the largest number of short films globally. “Over 3,600 short films have been made under this festival, giving opportunities to 3,600 directors and 15,000 filmmakers to present their debut creations. This is not just a record, but a revolution in film education,” said Dr. Marwah.

The festival screened ten of the best short films, showcasing a range of compelling stories and creative talent. A large audience comprising students, faculty, filmmakers, and media professionals from across India attended the event, making it a grand success.

At the conclusion of the festival, Dr. Marwah presented festival mementos to all the distinguished guests in recognition of their contribution to cinema and encouragement to young artists.