Be an Estro!...

Festivals are the time to come together and celebrate. But festivals are not restricted to Diwali, Holi, Dasera to name few. We also have Film Festivals celebrated by the Bachelors of Mass Media students every year. BMM Film Festival is organized in order to explore the talents of the mass media students. This year also S. K. Somaiya college of Arts, Science and Commerce, Vidya-Vihar celebrated its film festival called, “ESTRO” which means a winner.

It started with two minute silence for the terror attacks victims followed by National Anthem. This festival was celebrated with pomp and reverence. There were list of different events and end number of colleges participating in it. There were some prominent personalities from film industry to judge the events and reward the participants with their views on different short films, documentaries, ad films, movie trailers, music videos and other events.

Writer-Director Robin Bhatt, Writer-Director Sanjay Chel, cinematographer Ram Dalten with Vikas, Creative Director, Pixion, Sanjot Sonalkar and Hazel of Mera Pehla Pehla Pyar fame were the guest of honour of the two day festival at K. J. Somaiya auditorium. BMM Co-ordinator Dr Sangeeta Kohli and Sub Co-ordinator RichaChaudhary, Prof Raina honoured the guest with bouquets.

Hazel and Sajay Sonalkar lighted the lamp of Shri K. J. Somaiya and Saker Ben Somaiya. The atmosphere was enthusiastic. There were games, dance performances, singing and few media related conversations. There was also a fashion show with a theme of black which was a tribute to those who lost their lives in recent terror attacks. And a performance which reflected how innocent lives were dragged to their death by the terrorists and how still Indians believe in being proud to be an Indian and hoist our flag.

Estro gave an opportunity to the students to showcase their talent in front of the film personalities and be an eye-candy being out of box in their ideas and concepts. Robin Bhatt said, “I am here because my experience in Estro last year was very good. I learnt a lot from the students and wish to get more creative ideas today. It is a great honour to be a part of such a festival.”

Sanjot Sonalkar followed up with the prize distribution on the second day and said, “It was really a great experience to be here and see some fresh young talent.” The event cuddled up with a Dj and a short movie dedicated to the Ty BMM students who are counting the last days of their college.