Noida, December 2024: The students of AAFT School of Journalism & Mass Communication have set a benchmark in media production with the release of the third issue of Cine Fiesta, the official newsletter of the 17th Global Film Festival, designed and published entirely by them.

The initiative aims to provide hands-on experience in journalism, with students producing a daily newsletter during the festival. “The students have done extremely well. They’ve mastered the ways and means of publishing a newsletter on a daily basis. Our purpose of putting them on this job is fulfilled with this third issue on the third day of the festival,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of AAFT.

The newsletter captures the essence of the festival, covering key highlights, celebrity insights, and updates from various events. It reflects the students’ dedication, creativity, and ability to manage real-time publishing under professional standards.

The launch event was graced by several dignitaries and renowned personalities, including: Sonali Prakash, Renowned Stylist & Designer, Nikita Nahar, Model, Ekta Sethi, Entrepreneur & Film Analyst, Reyhna Pandit, Actor, Neha Wadhawan, Model, Deepika Udawat, Fashion Blogger, Ahran Chaudhary, Actor and Supermodel, Jaswinder Gardner, Renowned Actor, Abhishek Kapur, Renowned Actor, Armaann Tahil, Actor, Joao Ribeirete, Director, Portuguese Cultural Centre and H.E. Arunkoemar Hardien, Ambassador of Suriname.

The presence of such esteemed personalities added glamour and gravitas to the occasion, celebrating the students’ achievements and reinforcing the importance of practical learning.

The Cine Fiesta newsletter has become a shining example of how AAFT blends academic rigor with practical exposure, preparing students for successful careers in media and communication.