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Noida, India - October 24, 2024 - The much-anticipated first poster for the 17th Global Film Festival Noida (GFFN) 2024 was officially released today during a prestigious ceremony held at AAFT Marwah Film City, Noida. The poster was unveiled by Her Excellency Dr. Capaya Rodríguez G, the Ambassador of Venezuela to India, and Her Excellency Adv. Lebohang Valentine Mochaba, the High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho, during the celebration of the 8th Dr. Sarojini Naidu International Award for Working Women. Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of GFFN, expressed excitement for the upcoming festival, stating, "We are marching towards the 17th edition of the Global Film Festival. The number itself speaks volumes about the event's prominence. GFFN has established itself as the largest film festival in North India. We have proudly welcomed delegates from 156 countries to Marwah Studios in Noida, and it will once again be a challenge to surpass the previous festivals in terms of quality and scale." Her Excellency Dr. Capaya Rodríguez G, the Ambassador of Venezuela to India, praised the festival's impact and its role in fostering global cultural exchange. Her Excellency Adv. Lebohang Valentine Mochaba, the High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho, also lauded the festival's continued success and its ability to bring diverse cultures together through cinema. The 17th Global Film Festival Noida promises to continue its legacy of showcasing international films and fostering creativity and collaboration between filmmakers worldwide.

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Noida: The highly anticipated 17th edition of the Global Film Festival (GFF), recognized as one of North India's largest film festivals, proudly released its second official poster during the 2nd Irish Film Festival of India at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City. This festival, which is now regarded as the second biggest film festival in India after IFFI in Goa, promises to be an extraordinary celebration of global cinema, culture, and creativity. Held annually at Marwah Studios, the Global Film Festival has established itself as the largest film festival organized by any educational institution globally. "We are excited to host 52 different events over the course of three days, with almost a thousand individuals involved in the preparations. The scale of this festival has grown immensely, and we are committed to delivering a spectacular cinematic experience," shared Dr. Sandeep Marwah, founder and President of the festival. The 17th GFF is set to offer an immersive experience for cinema lovers and industry professionals alike, with a wide range of activities that go beyond film screenings. Attendees can look forward to workshops, seminars, interactive programs, panel discussions, exhibitions, musical evenings, and fashion shows. The festival will also host special events, including poster launches, book releases, award ceremonies, and the unveiling of new film projects. Dr. Marwah emphasized the significance of the festival in providing a platform for cultural exchange and fostering a vibrant cinematic community. "The Global Film Festival is not just about films; it is an all-encompassing cultural extravaganza. With nearly a thousand media houses covering the event, we aim to create a memorable journey through the world of cinema over these three days."

Mumbai: The first poster of forthcoming 14th Global Film Festival Noida 2021 was released here by the renowned film personalities in a grand function organized by the Chairman of Coordination Committee of ICMEI- International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Mumbai & film producer Rajeev Choudhary at Celebration Club in Mumbai. Films are the best way to capture the art and culture and are also the ambassador of culture of any country, whereas the festivals are the marvelous way to showcase the same. We have been conducting large number of festivals round the year but the most famous is Global Film Festival Noida. GFFN has become popular after IFFI changed its base to Goa from Delhi," said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and GFFN in a function to release the poster. The poster was jointly released by renowned actor Shakti Kapoor, Krushna Abhishek, Payal Ghosh and film director Rahul Rawail. "We are proud of Marwah Studios for conducting so many festivals round the year and inviting film makers from all over the World. It is the real international integration," said Rahul Rawail. "It will be great to be the part of the festival this time," added Krushna Abhishek. The festival is going to be from 2nd to 4th December 2021. The presence of Secretary General ICMEI & film director Ashok Tyagi, film producer Mann Singh, Shwetchandra Kanchan Bhor, Kamlesh Sawant, AAFTian Z.M.Shah, Zeisha Nancy, Jaganath Waghmare and Akram Khan added a lot to the occasion.