Noida: The Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT) has once again made history, celebrating the 121st edition of the AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films. This milestone event was inaugurated by Lord Rami Ranger, Member of the House of Lords, British Parliament, alongside prominent filmmakers including Vinky Singh, Ajay Chitnis, Nukul Wali from Ireland, Kumar Rakesh, Sidhhaarrth Nayyar, and Dr. Karthik Ramesh from the UAE. Held at Marwah Studios in Film City Noida, the festival attracted an international lineup of attendees and participants.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios, proudly announced the record-breaking achievement of the 121st festival edition, which remains the only event of its kind to occur four times a year. "This is not just any festival," stated Dr. Marwah. "Over the years, we have celebrated the debut works of thousands of young directors. Today, we mark the only festival that has reached this impressive milestone, showcasing films from over 3,000 directors representing more than 100 countries." Dr. Marwah, who has led the festival for the past 31 years, expressed immense pride in the institution's journey and its contribution to the global film community.
Lord Rami Ranger spoke highly of AAFT's accomplishments, lauding the institution for its continued contributions to the creative arts. "It is remarkable to witness an institution that consistently reaches new heights. The sheer scale and success of the AAFT Festival are testaments to Dr. Marwah's dedication and vision. It's hard to believe that one individual has driven such an extraordinary amount of work in the creative field," said Lord Ranger, praising Dr. Marwah's leadership and innovative approach.
A painful breakup pushes Kyla Evans to get into a fake relationship with the person her ex-boyfriend hates the most: Seth Everett. But what will she do when the game starts to feel too real?
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Seventeen-year-old Kyla has sworn off love. After getting dumped all too suddenly by her longtime boyfriend Cedric, she becomes convinced that people are never really who you think they are. So when notorious playboy Seth Everett suggests that Kyla fake date him to get back at Cedric, it seems like the perfect plan... as long as she doesn't end up falling for him.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story mentions cancer, which may be triggering for some readers.
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