Noida, India – October 2024: A thought-provoking seminar on “Challenges Faced by Writers and Their Solutions” was held during the 10th Global Literary Festival Noida 2024 at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida. The session provided an engaging platform for writers, filmmakers, and literary figures to discuss the obstacles faced by modern writers and the possible ways to overcome them.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Festival President and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media & Arts, initiated the seminar by highlighting the importance of addressing the evolving challenges in the literary world. He emphasized that writing, as a creative process, requires not only talent but also the ability to adapt to changing times.
The seminar saw notable contributions from prominent personalities such as:Tanvi Duggal, Cultural Attaché, Embassy of Ireland, who spoke about cultural exchange and the role of writers in bridging societal gaps. Prof. Dr. Sujata Sharma, a well-known author, who shared insights on the growing pressures faced by authors today.Sunil Salgia, scriptwriter and author, explained the importance of resilience and creativity in storytelling.
Pankuj Parashar, a renowned film director, narrated his personal experiences in the world of cinema and writing. Sudesh Verma, journalist and author, discussed how media impacts the way stories are told and received in the modern era. Dr. Partap Sehgal, a renowned playwright, shared his experiences on how writers can thrive despite challenges.
The seminar also received words of blessing from Her Excellency Lucienne Dillah, Ambassador of Chad, who stressed the importance of supporting artistic voices across the globe. Additional blessings were provided by Prof. Dr. Umapati Dixit, Head of the Department, Central Institute of Hindi, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
A special moment in the seminar included the presence of Djimtola Kodj, First Secretary, Embassy of Chad, and the release of a poster honoring the Deendayal Upadhyay Forum. This was followed by the release of two significant books: “Once Upon a Time in Bollywood” by Sunil Salgia, scriptwriter and author. “Hamari Jeewanyatra” by Jaiprakash Agrawal, who also shared a few heartfelt words with the audience.
In addition, a poster was unveiled to mark the launch of the Indo-Chad Film & Cultural Forum, symbolizing the growing cultural ties between the two nations.The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Sushil Bharti, Festival Director, who expressed gratitude to all the distinguished guests and participants.
S.No. | Documentary Name | Director | Country | Duration | Awards | |
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1 | The Beret on My Head | Mr. Shiv Shakti (Director) | India | 21:56 mins | ||
2 | ONE SIDED LOVE | Harry Khalsa, Kahanikar Saromi (Director) | India | 18:25 mins | ||
3 | If the Indian Army would have got 10 days, Pakistan's illegally occupied Kashmir (POW) would have been India's | Neeraj Rajput | India | 11:50 mins | ||
4 | How Indian Navy took revenge of Pakistan's attack on one of the auspicious places revered by our India, Dwarka (attacked by Pakistan during 1965 war) in '71 war. | Neeraj Rajput | India | 32:50 mins | ||
5 | Matarife The Movie | Paula Pardo (Line Producer), Daniel Mendoza Leal | Colombia | 01:59:26 | Best Editing | |
6 | Shadow offering | Direction and photography: Antonio García | Venezuela | 20:33 mins | ||
7 | LAS PUPUSAS | Hector Mojica | El Salvador | 33:22 mins | Best Cinematography | |
8 | "Ellas crean" (They create) | Lourdes de los Santos | Cuba | 59:72 mins | ||
9 | India-South Korea: Endearing Ties | भारत-कोरिया: दिलों के तार | South Korea | 28:43 mins | |||
10 | ALGERIA SEEN FROM THE SKY | Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Yazid Tizi | Algeria | 1.5 hrs | ||
11 | Ayoub | Ajwad Jaradat | Palestine | 23:37 mins | Best Ideation | |
12 | Ankos Masquerade Street Festival | Ohene | Ghana | 09:19 mins | ||
13 | Mag Fete | Ahmat Yaya Abbas | Chad | 14:27 mins | ||
14 | Aitmatovdun Aalamy | Bakyt Karagulov | Kyrgyzstan | 1:02:53 | Best Cinematography | |
15 | El Nino Del Plumo | Rodrigo Herrera Rubio | Chile | 10:02 mins | Special Jury Mention | |
16 | The Inimitable Baltic Way | Laura Paukste | Lithuania | 27:17 mins | Best Editing | |
17 | El Encierro | Santiago Maza and Santiago Fabregas | Mexico | 1h 19m | ||
18 | La Matamoros | Delfina Vidal | Panama | 1h | ||
19 | Fidel | Estela Bravo | Cuba | 3h 26m | ||
20 | Haebaragi- Brand School Things and Children/Taekwan Do Everybody Likes | DPR Korea | 02:25 mins | |||
21 | The Inca - Cities in the Cloud | Paul Cooper | Peru | |||
22 | Legend of Kharibulbul | Mikael Silkberg | Azerbaijan | 40:52 mins | Best Ideation | |
23 | La Primera Dama De La Revolution | Andrea Kalin | Costa Rica | 1:11:00 | ||
24 | Morocco's Bollywood Dream | Abdeliah El Jaouhary | Morocco | 45:51 mins | ||
25 | Home to Sixteen UNESCO World Heritage Sites | Ethiopia | 29:52 mins | |||
26 | Arando En La Memoria-Plowing Into Memory | Goar Sánchez | Venezuela | 50:03 mins | ||
27 | Story of Jingdezhen and Me | Chen Yunmei | China | 09:00 mins | Best Script Writing | |
28 | Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park | Kinley Penjor | Bhutan | 13:48 mins | ||
29 | El Salvador Untamed | Nigel Marven | El Salvador | 50:59 mins | Best Documentary | |
30 | Rakshak | Emad Shaikh | India | 46:29 mins | Special Jury Mention | |
31 | Under The Same Sky | Sutapa Das Choudhury | India | 26:24mins | ||
32 | RE BASOTHO! | Justice Motsamai | Lesotho | 56:59mins | ||
33 | BHAGIRATH THE SANDMAN | Dr. Satyam Bhaskar | India | 23:50mins | ||
34 | THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE IN MY LIFE | Dimple Salwan | India | 22:25mins | ||
35 | DEVI MEMORIES | Dimple Salwan | India | 09:01mins | ||
36 | Let us understand Autism | Neeta Banga | India | 28:46mins | ||
37 | Lithium Batteries (the flip side of technology) | Amit Kumar Sonker | India | 07:23mins | ||
38 | Jungle Jigsaw: The Uncanny Mystery | Nitisha Kaila | India | 09:02mins | ||
39 | Abhivyanjana | Neha Dutta | India | 09:51mins | ||
40 | The Saga of a Braveheart | Maya Chandra | India | 49mins | Best Script writing | |
41 | Dr.Rajkumar : An Analysis of a Phenomenon | Maya Chandra | India | 55 minutes | ||
42 | The Krishna Cosmic Circle of life | Maya Chandra | India | 25 minutes | Best Documentary | |
43 | Jainism-Ancient Religion, Modern Relevance | Maya Chandra | India | 27.5 minutes | Special Jury Mention | |
44 | Loin Loom-Weaving in Arunachal Pradesh | Maya Chandra | India | 28 minutes | ||
45 | Borders Create Widows | Maya Chandra | India | 19 minutes | ||
46 | Two Lives, 2 Stories - Pompe Foundation | Maya Chandra | India | 7:50 minutes | ||
47 | Tiranga | Maya Chandra | India | 6:40 minutes | Best Cinematography | |
48 | Laments of the Past | Maya Chandra | India | 6:24 minutes | ||
49 | Aharya | Maya Chandra | India | 15:25 minutes | ||
50 | The Valley of Love | Maya Chandra | India | 15 minutes | ||
51 | PEACE NOTES: THE JOURNEY OF AN ORCHESTRA | Maya Chandra | India | 22:48 minutes | Best Script Writing | |
52 | Chuvannavanampady | Joseph Mundackal | India | 14:57 minutes | ||
53 | MADELET | Nebil Özgentürk | Türkiye | 46:51 minutes | ||
54 | Under the Walnut Tree | Begüm Aksoy | Türkiye | 23:08 minutes | ||
55 | Abhyudaya: The Rise of Future | Siddhi Singh | India | 09:49 minutes | ||
56 | मिट्टी की खुशबू राष्ट्र मुहिम | Hira Amit Rohilla | India | 07:10 minutes | ||
57 | Paakhi | Aditya Awasthi | India | 12:51 minutes | Best Documentary & Best Ideation | |
58 | Documentary on Umhang Lake | Cassandra Rimaia Pajat | India | 14:19 minutes | Best Editing | |
59 | Prof. Dr. Parin Somani’s Care for Humanity | Dr. Parin Somani | India | 04:58 minutes | ||
60 | Prof. Dr. Parin Somani’s Care for Humanity | Dr. Parin Somani | India | 19:54 minutes | ||
61 | HORONA DURANLAR (A JOURNEY TO THE BLACKSEA) |
Bahriye Kabadayı Dal | Türkiye | 49 minutes | ||
62 | THE UNKNOWN STORY OF FATMA KAYACI | Orahan Tekeoglu | Türkiye | 40:04 minutes | ||
63 | Independencia 100 POR 100 | Daniel Camargo | Brazil | 1:23 hrs |
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