Bhutan Takes AAFT By Storm

Although in a very short span of just 14 years since inception, AAFT has emerged as the only premier institute in the world for having successfully attracted students from as many as 63 countries of the globe, the recent induction of a batch of 25 students sponsored by the Bhutan chamber of commerce & industry, close on the heels of an earlier full compliment of 31 students from Pakistan; just a few weeks ago for a full three months rigorous advanced training in film and television studies has added another milestone in the history of this academy.The batch to run parallelly to AAFT’s 54th stream already on the go was formally launched by the AAFT director Sandeep Marwah besides Chhimi Dorjee, Chief de Mission representing the Bhutan chamber of commerce & industry, renowned Bollywood cinematographer Adeep Tandon, T S Bedi, professor of masscom and management at Asian school of media studies and Prof Suresh Jangida, Dean(AAFT).Welcoming the honoured guests, Sandeep Marwah emphasised upon the immense growth potential of the media industry. He also honoured the distinguished guests by inducting them as life members of his prestigious, international film and television club. Chief Guest, Chimmi Dorji said that the media industry was the fastest growing industry in Bhutan and that training at AAFT was sure to provide his students the much needed professional skills film makers generally lack in Bhutan.Answering a volley of questions from the audience, Adeep Tandon dwelt on a number of issues from how Bollywood film makers overcome various problems.to realize their passions in this highly dedicated profession. Prof T S Bedi spoke about the achievements and laurels attained by AAFT in the last fourteen years. The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks from Prof Suresh Jangida.