GD Goenka University is all set to host the second edition of its International Students’ Film and Photography competition ‘Fotographia 2018’ Actor Director ViveckVaswani to be the Chief Guest. The event will be held on October 26 at G D Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
The overall theme of the festival is “Beautiful Lives: Human Dignity, Human Rights” which has received over 300 photographs from school students along with over a hundred film entries in different categories of films like long films, short films, documentaries and public service advertisements across the globe including USA, UAE, Bangladesh, Germany, Hungry and Australia.
Sitanshu Kar, Principal Director General, PIB and Hojatollah Abedi, Deputy Cultural Counsellor of Iran Culture House will also grace the occasion. In the words of Kar, “Quantum jump in digital technology has led to greater democratization in still and motion photography. What differentiates a professional from an amateur today is not so much the equipment as the creative mind behind a photograph.”
“It is a creative attempt to influence and sensitise young minds to understand critical issues related to sustainable development goals and human rights and the kind of positive transformations it can bring in our society”, says Professor (Dr.) Ritu S. Sood, Dean, School of Communication
The shortlisted films will be screened and the finalist photographs be exhibited on the day of the event in the presence of chief guests and panel of eminent jury. Renowned actor, director and producer, ViveckVaswani, who isassociated with various film festivals and is committed towards promoting cinema amongst youth, will be the chief guest this year.