LXL Foundation presented the seventh edition of the School International Film Festival (SCIFF). In Delhi, SCIFF was screened in nearly 3000 schools and was attended by over 10 lakh students.
Formerly known as the International Children’s Film Festival (IKFF), over 8 million students from over 30,000 schools, including over 25,000 government schools, participated in the PAN India film festival, the press release said.
This year’s event brought together over 80 films in over 15 languages from more than 20 countries, showcasing diverse themes such as mental health, social justice, environmental awareness and safety. These films were carefully selected to address contemporary issues faced by students. The Student Filmmaking Competition is the third segment of SCIFF, complementing the WATCH and LEARN segments. WATCH featured films submitted by international filmmakers for school screenings, while LEARN offered workshops by industry experts to teach students the art of filmmaking.
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“The overwhelming participation and recognition that SCIFF 2024 has received is a testament to the growing importance of initiatives like ours in the educational landscape. As the festival gains momentum year after year, it is clear that incorporating cinema into the curriculum is no longer a luxury but a necessity,” said Syed Sultan Ahmed, Festival Director, SCIFF 2024.
The festival jury comprised a panel of global experts: Aya Al-Blouchi, Programmer, Ajyal Film Festival, Qatar; Pauline Mazenod, Director of Film Acquisitions, France; Dhimant Vyas, Animator and Professor, Centre for Industrial Design, IIT Powai, Mumbai; Isabelle Morin, Author, Screenwriter and Composer; Nina Sabnani, Animator and Educator; Sayani Gupta, Indian Actress; and Pinkey Singh, Director, Royale Concorde International, the press release said.
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