ICMEI Congratulates the United States on Independence Day | |
New York, 4th July 2024: The International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), led by its President, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, extends heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Eric Garcetti, the Ambassador of the United States to India, and the people of the United States on their Independence Day. Dr. Marwah, who is currently in New York, addressed the press at the Ritz Carlton Central Park, highlighting the strong cultural ties between India and the USA. Dr. Marwah expressed, “On behalf of ICMEI and the entire art and culture fraternity of India, I extend our warmest greetings to the government and people of the United States as they celebrate their Independence Day. Our two countries share a deep cultural connection, and we have been doing a lot to bring the people of both nations together through various programs and initiatives.” Reflecting on past interactions, Dr. Marwah said, “I had the honor of being invited by President Bill Clinton during his visit to New Delhi, and it was a privilege to welcome First Lady Laura Bush to Noida Film City during President George Bush’s official visit to India.” Dr. Sandeep Marwah, a globally acclaimed media personality with seven world records to his name, has been extensively recognized for his contributions to the industry. He has been a case study at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Virginia University. He has received honorary doctorates from George Washington University of Peace, Washington, and Kings University, Honolulu. Through his institutions—AAFT (Asian Academy of Film And Television), ASMS (Asian School of Media Studies), and ABS (Asian Business School)—Dr. Marwah has partnered with renowned institutions like the University of Southern California, New York University, and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. He is also associated with the New York Film Academy and the Academy of Arts University in the USA. Dr. Marwah has been honored by the Tisch School of Arts as the “Father of Cellphone Cinema” for his pioneering work in mobile films over the last fourteen years. He made his first mobile film with Karl Bardosh of the Kanbar Institute of Film & Television at New York University. Marwah Studios was also involved in the Oscar-winning short film “Smile Pinky” at the 81st Academy Awards, handling graphics and animations. Furthermore, Marwah Studios participated in a project with the National Center for Atmospheric Research, invited by NASA, USA, and is associated with the Scientific Academic Research Foundation headquartered in New York. Dr. Marwah’s extensive work includes research on tourism, representing the National Federation of Tourism and Transport Cooperatives of India Limited. His contributions have been documented in two popular books published in the USA: “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Digital Video” and “Thinking Through Digital Media-Transnational Environments.” Dr. Marwah has been honored alongside Hollywood superstars such as Salma Hayek, Lucy Liu, and Samuel Jackson at the Cairo International Film Festival. He has hosted Hollywood celebrities like Michael J. Fox, Jean Marie Lhomme, Director Jeno Hodi, Terry McLuhan, and Producer-Director Andrew G. Vajna at his studios. Marwah Studios and AAFT have welcomed numerous dignitaries from various fields, including Charles Duke, the tenth man on the moon from Apollo 16, and marketing guru Philip Kotler. AAFT has collaborated with Epic Bible College and awarded life membership of the World Peace Development And Research Foundation. Dr. Marwah’s research collaborations include working with Swapnil Rai from the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin. Phyllis M. Wise, Chancellor of the University of Illinois, and Roderick Harding of National Louis University are now part of the Asian Education Group. Marwah Studios has also hosted prominent filmmakers like Paco Wiser, Gabrielle Kelly, Tom Shepard, Sadia Shepard, Mike Berry, David Forlano, Narender Karri, and Judy Kaplan. Other notable associates include sports personality Sergio Menezes, lawyer Alfred G. Schweppe, medical doctor Raj Pillai, classical dancer Sharon Lowen, journalist Randall Feldman, boxer Evander Holyfield, Miss USA Stephanie Ellen Almeida, writer Steve Bedi, singer Geeta Kapoor, hotelier Neena Singh, social worker Angeli Monet, writer Kiran Bhat, and singer Lindsay Kirlay. As we celebrate this joyous occasion, ICMEI reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the cultural and artistic bonds between India and the United States. | |
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