The Faculty of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) will be organising the First Edition of the Symbiosis Film Festival (SFF) 2024 on 27 and 28 January 2024 at Symbiosis International University (SIU) Campus, Lavale, and Symbiosis Ishanya Centre, Viman Nagar, Pune respectively.
Amitabh Bachchan, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Media and Communication, SIU and Eminent Actor will Inaugurate the Symbiosis Film Festival on Saturday, 27th January at 12:30 PM at the Auditorium, SIU Campus, Lavale, Pune. Prof. (Dr.) S.B. Mujumdar, Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) will preside over the function.
Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Principal Director, Symbiosis and Pro Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Dr. Ramakrishnan Raman, Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Dr. Ruchi Kher Jaggi, Dean, Faculty of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), will be the other distinguished dignitaries present for the function.
In the inaugural edition of the Symbiosis Film Festival (SFF) 2024, which will focus on the craft of Screenwriting, this festival intends to bring together diverse filmmakers across regions to encourage creative collaboration with the film industry and make diverse audiences available for their films. The festival will also hold competitions and award excellent films. Along with film screenings, this two-day festival will include activities like panel discussion, masterclasses and workshops which will focus on the art of screenwriting and provide opportunities for young writers to connect with industry professionals. The idea is to foster a supportive community of filmmakers, encourage new talent, and promote the art of filmmaking by creating a platform for young filmmakers to showcase their films.