Film Festival Himpravah 3.0Begins at Graphic Era University
Young Filmmakers Showcase Their Cinematic Talent on the Big Screen
Film Festival Himpravah 3.0Begins at Graphic Era University
Young Filmmakers Showcase Their Cinematic Talent on the Big Screen
Dehradun, November 3. Young filmmakers at Graphic Era brought the diverse colours of culture, social concerns and human emotions to life on the big screen through their films. The International Open Air Film Festival, Himpravah 3.0, commenced with this celebration of cinema.
The two-day International Open Air Film Festival Himpravah 3.0 was inaugurated today at Graphic Era Hill University. Speaking on the occasion, Guest of Honour and Joint Director of the Information Department, Government of Uttarakhand, Mr. K.S. Chauhan said that Uttarakhand is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for filmmaking. The encouragement being extended to film production in the state is not only attracting filmmakers but also opening new avenues of employment for local artists and young people. He urged young filmmakers to showcase Uttarakhand’s rich culture, natural beauty and untold stories through compelling content and establish their identity in the film industry.
Vice Chancellor of Graphic Era Hill University, Dr. Tabassum Naqvi said that films are a powerful medium of creativity and cultural expression, capable of transcending boundaries and bringing positive change to society.
Director Infrastructure, Graphic Era Group of Institutions and Chairman, DRC, Dr. Subhash Gupta said that education guides an individual’s thoughts and personality, while cinema has the power to influence society’s perspectives and sensitivities.
Films from Turkey, Oman and various parts of India brought national and international cinematic diversity to a common platform. The festival will showcase Someone Still Love You by Shaurya Tomar, Chaun by Pragya Thapliyal, Beyond the End by Mayank Pana, The Otherly by Akhil Dhaman, Meera by Kush LD, MX by Aditya, Eco by Jayena Valecha, Heer Ranjha and Tungnath: Stories from the Himalayas by Geetansh Kumar. Students enjoyed the open-air cinema experience, watching films on the big screen under the open sky.
Alongside the films, Himpravah 3.0 featured vibrant cultural performances, including dance, singing and a ramp walk, showcasing the diverse colours of Uttarakhand’s folk culture, music and young talent. Graphic Era Hill University alumnus and renowned poet Mukul Sharma also captivated the gathering with his poetry and evocative couplets.
The festival is being organised by the Department of Media and Mass Communication of Graphic Era Hill University, in collaboration with the Uttarakhand Film Development Council and styling partner Limeload. The jury comprises actor Kailash Kandwal, filmmaker and Himflix founder Rahul Rawat, and director Santosh Singh.
Registrar Dr. Jyoti Chhabra, Department Head Dr. Abhishek Kumar Singh, faculty members Dr. Taha Siddiqui, Dr. Himani Binjola and Dr. Ankita Uniyal, Sandeep Bhatt, Girija Shankar Semwal, Asmita Badoni, Aman Dubey, Mayank jhinkwan, Mohit Negi, Anupam Thakral other faculty members and students were also present. The event was hosted by Mayank Pana and Sakshi Bhandari.
