Mangaluru, March 9, 2016: The two day National Level Media Fest – Beacons of Nitte Institute of Communication (NICO) was inaugurated by Director B.S. Lingadevaru, on Tuesday, March 8 at its Paneer campus in Deralakatte.
The fest which aims at being a platform for students in bringing out their talents began with the screening of award winning movie ‘Naanu Avanalla Avalu’, followed by a discussion and debate on the same.
In his inaugural speech, Mr. B.S.Lingadevaru spoke about the movie making skills and the current scenario of the cinema industry.
“Students must develop social responsibility within them which can help society to grow. As education is commercialized, we find students working hard only to make a good fortune. It is the responsibility of the educational institutions to provide a platform to bring out their talents and promote their skills” he added.
Highlighting the influence of cinema and media over human behavior he said that cinema should not be a fashion, but it should be one’s passion.
A total of 115 students from 13 different colleges participated in the media festival. The function was mastered by Neel and Leora. Head of the Department, Mr. Raviraj Kini welcomed the gathering. Event coordinator Ms. Deekshitha Prashanth proposed vote of thanks.
Spot Photography, Movie Spoof, Creative Writing, Product Launch, Radio Jockeying, Just a Minute, Stand-up Comedy and Poster Making were few events held on the first day.
Comments on this Article | |
Priyanka Bhat, Mangaluru | Wed, March-9-2016, 3:12 |
The students must develop a social responsibility with them which will help them to grow. We can become scholar by reading books but the social awareness will be zero. We should develop an attitude of being social in our way way of life. | |
Mukesh R, Bangalore | Wed, March-9-2016, 3:06 |
The students were refreshed with the entertainment apart from the studies. | |
Krishnamurthy, Manipal | Wed, March-9-2016, 1:48 |
The educational institutions should provide platform to bring out the hidden talents and also promote their skills. The movies with good values have to be produced and encouraged watching it. Be a inspiration to life. | |
Lokesh pai, Sullia | Wed, March-9-2016, 1:31 |
The art films have to be encouraged . now a days some movies are such that they do not give any moral values instead ruin the youths |