Workshop by Renowned Iranian Film Director Behrooz Chaihel at AAFT School of Cinema. Noida, 4th October 2025: The AAFT School of Cinema at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida, hosted a remarkable workshop with internationally acclaimed Iranian Film Director Behrooz Chaihel. The event was attended by students of cinema and filmmaking, who gained valuable exposure to global perspectives on storytelling and film direction.
Welcoming the distinguished guest, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Chair for Indo-Iran Film and Cultural Forum, emphasized the strong cultural and cinematic ties between India and Iran. He said, “Workshops like these are vital in providing our students with international exposure and an opportunity to understand the diversity of cinema. Indo-Iran collaborations have historically enriched the world of art and culture, and this session is yet another step in strengthening those bonds.”
During the session, Behrooz Chaihel spoke about his cinematic journey, sharing insights into his critically acclaimed films. He elaborated on the intricacies of filmmaking, from conceptualization to direction, and explained how cinema serves as a powerful medium of social expression and cultural identity. “Cinema is not just entertainment; it is a mirror of society and a voice of people. Every filmmaker has the responsibility to tell stories that matter,” he explained.
The students actively interacted with the director, asking questions about filmmaking techniques, storytelling approaches, and the global evolution of cinema. The workshop provided them with a rare opportunity to learn from the experiences of an accomplished international filmmaker.
The event concluded with an exchange of gratitude and appreciation, reinforcing AAFT’s commitment to international collaboration and holistic film education.
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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