Awantipora: A two-day Film Fest was today inaugurated at the Islamic University of Science and Technology.
The film festival organized by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in collaboration with Film South Asia and the Hri Institute for South Asian Research and Exchange will be held from June 14 – 15, 2023. DNN24, a digital multimedia organization was the media partner for the event.
Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo (Vice Chancellor IUST) was the Chief Guest and Ms. Laxmi Murthy (Director Hri Institute for South Asian Research and Exchange) was the Guest of Honour in the inaugural function of the program.
Students and faculty members from different media departments including MERC University of Kashmir, Department of Convergent Journalism Central University of Kashmir and media departments of Govt. Degree College Anantnag, Govt. Degree College Baramulla, Govt. College for Women M.A. Road and the Islamic University of Science and Technology participated in the event.
Three films titled Taangh/Longing, Sita ke Badalte Roop and The City that Spoke to Me by Film South Asia were screened today which was followed by the Post Screening discussions. On the sidelines of the event, a photo exhibition was also held.