Archive · 28 Nov 2025
SCIFF 2025 Inspires Mumbai Students
The School Cinema International Film Festival (SCIFF) 2025 held a special screening of the film 'Little Thomas' at a school in Mumbai.
Over 900 students, teachers, and film experts attended the event.
Famous filmmaker Kaushal Oza, child actor Hridansh Parekh, and other important guests were there.
Rasika Dugal, a well-known actor, taught a class on acting, showing students how to create characters and express emotions.
The festival director, Syed Sultan Ahmed, talked about how cinema can make learning fun and help students be more creative.
SCIFF 2025 will continue until the end of November, showing more than 100 films from different countries.
The festival also has workshops and contests where students can make their own films.
SCIFF 2025 hosted a special screening of 'Little Thomas' at Pragnya Bodhini High School in Mumbai, attended by 900+ students, teachers, and film experts.
Distinguished guests included National Award-winning filmmaker Kaushal Oza, child actor Hridansh Parekh, and Rasika Dugal, who conducted a masterclass on acting.
Festival Director Syed Sultan Ahmed emphasized the role of cinema in igniting curiosity, nurturing creativity, and building empathy among students.
SCIFF 2025 continues until November 30, showcasing 100+ films from 25 countries in over 20 languages, supported by global film festivals and partners.
The festival's 'WATCH, LEARN, MAKE' framework allows students to watch films, participate in workshops, and compete in national-level filmmaking contests.
- Who
- Students, teachers, film experts, and distinguished guests including Kaushal Oza, Hridansh Parekh, Mathieu Béjot, Shilpashree Muniswamappa, and Rasika Dugal
- What
- Special screening of the film 'Little Thomas' and a masterclass on acting
- When
- During the 8th edition of SCIFF 2025, continuing until November 30, 2025
- Where
- Pragnya Bodhini High School, Goregaon, Mumbai
- Why
- To nurture creativity, empathy, and learning through cinema
- Event
- SCIFF 2025
- Location
- Pragnya Bodhini High School, Goregaon, Mumbai
- Film Screened
- Little Thomas
- Attendees
- 900+ students, teachers, and film experts
- Distinguished Guests
- Kaushal Oza, Hridansh Parekh, Mathieu Béjot, Shilpashree Muniswamappa
- Masterclass
- Rasika Dugal's 'The Magic of Acting'
- Festival Director
- Syed Sultan Ahmed
- Festival Duration
- Until November 30, 2025
- Films Showcased
- 100+ films from 25 countries in 20+ languages
- Supporting Partners
- France, Spain, Colgate Bright Smiles, Manipal Foundation