Five-Day Film Workshop at DLC SUPVA Concludes with Powerful Short Film Showcase and Grand Felicitati

The five-day Film Workshop, jointly organized by Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLC SUPVA) and Cine Foundation Haryana, concluded today with the screening of six short films created by the participants during the course of the workshop. The valedictory session, held in the university’s Mini Auditorium, was attended by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Amit Arya, Registrar Dr. Gunjan Malik, Sh. Rajesh from Vishwa Samvad Kendra, and the entire faculty of the Film & TV Department. Six teams, each comprising five to six participants, had shot short films on campus under the mentorship of Head, Film & TV, Sh. Mahesh T.P., Head of Editing, Sh. Indranil, and Head of Audiography, Sh. Debashish Roy, supported by the DLC SUPVA crew of students. The screening reflected the diverse ideas and creative energies that the workshop had nurtured over the past week. One of the standout films, “Pagal”, made by Team Devanand, drew liberal applause from the audience. The film made a sharp, poignant yet bone-tickling commentary on environmental preservation, told through the story of a half-witted character who inadvertently becomes the conscience of the society around him. Following the screenings, team leaders from each group shared their experiences, acknowledging how the workshop had offered them valuable learning, exposure, and a platform to experiment with cinematic expression. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Amit Arya felicitated all the participants, experts, teachers, mentors, and volunteers who contributed to making the workshop a success. He praised the organizing team, including Prof. Rakesh Yogi, Sh. Hariom Kaushik, Sh. Vikas, Sh. Ramesh Chahal, and Sh. Vibhanshu Vaibhav, for ensuring the smooth conduction of the programme. Dr. Arya also expressed appreciation for Registrar Dr. Gunjan Malik for her supervision and facilitation throughout the workshop and for Sh. Rajesh from Vishwa Samvad Kendra, who provided valuable perspectives to enrich the sessions. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Dr. Arya remarked, “This workshop has shown us what young minds are capable of when guided by experienced mentors. The creativity, discipline, and teamwork on display in these short films are truly inspiring. The takeaways from this workshop must not remain here; they should shape your careers and your approach to filmmaking. DLC SUPVA is committed to continuing such initiatives and will soon organize similar workshops in Visual Arts, Design, and Architecture as well.” The five-day workshop (August 19–23) brought together eminent experts from the film industry and academia to train 30 shortlisted participants in screenwriting, acting, cinematography, direction, editing, sound design, and production practices. The programme combined conceptual learning with practical application, culminating in the participants producing their own films — a testament to the immersive, hands-on pedagogy of DLC SUPVA.