Jitendra Mishra Elected President of CIFEJ for 2025-2027
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Figure | Jitendra Mishra: Acclaimed Indian filmmaker and Festival Director of SIFFCY. |
| Election | Unanimously elected as President of CIFEJ for the 2025-2027 term. |
| Organization | CIFEJ (International Centre of Films for Children and Young People): UNESCO-backed, headquartered in Athens, Greece. |
| Mission of CIFEJ | Promote culturally diverse, educational films for children and young audiences globally. |
| SIFFCY | Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth led by Jitendra Mishra. |
| CIFEJ's Focus | Films that foster diversity, creativity, critical thinking, and social impact among youth. |
| Board Composition | Features experts from Canada, Cyprus, China, Tunisia, Romania, Iran, and Japan. |
| Global Collaboration | Strengthens international efforts for youth-centric, culturally rich cinema. |
| Vision Under Mishra | Youth empowerment, global platform for filmmakers, and film as a learning tool. |
| Future Plans | Expand CIFEJ's global footprint and promote educational, impactful films for young audiences. |