The third edition of Indian Schools Film Fest was launched at a glittering virtual ceremony organized by Indian School Al Maabela under the auspices of the Board of Directors, Indian Schools in Oman on 13th November 2021.

Mr. Mohammed Salim Al Abri, Senior Studies& Follow-up Specialist, General Directorate of Education, South Batinah region graced the function as the Chief Guest. Dr. Talib Mohammed Al Bulushi, an acclaimed actor and theater artist, was the Guest of Honour.

The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Syed Salman, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Mr. Ambujakshan M., Director in Charge of Indian School Al Maabela, Mr. Sujith Kumar, President of the School Management Committee and Mr. P. Parabakaran, Principal, Indian School Al Maabela.

President Mr. Sujith Kumar welcomed the august gathering and underscored the pedagogical significance of the films in the lives of students. In his inaugural address, Mr. Mohammed Salim Al Abri emphasized on the transformation films can bring about in forming the character of students.

“Films can create awareness about the importance of education, art, sports and can also warn us about the dangers of drugs and other criminal activities. It also brings us to understand more about other cultures, and help us understand the world and influences our thought process in a positive way and helps us try to do our bit in order to be of some help to humanity,” Mr. Abri said.

Guest of Honour Dr. Talib Mohammed Al Bulushi spoke encouragingly on the influence of films and the diversified learning aspects about culture, language and traditions children could imbibe in getting involved in film making.

Vice Chairman Mr. Syed Salman delved on the numerous opportunities film industry can provide to the students and how this exceptional medium of art and culture can transform young minds for the better. Mr. Ambujakshan M., the Director-in-Charge of Indian School Al Maabela illustrated the positive impacts films can make in society.

Mr. P. Prabakaran, the Principal of Indian School Al Maabela, expressed his gratitude and hoped that the film fest would be another milestone event for the Indian Schools and other International and Private Schools that take part in the fest.

Indian Schools Film Fest 2021 is characterized by the participation of the International, Private and Government Schools in the Sultanate and it has been envisioned to encourage opportunities for our students who aspire to pursue a career in the field of media and films.