New Delhi, India, Feb 26: The BRICS Educational Film and Media Association (BEFMA) has announced the appointment of Syed Sultan Ahmed as its Vice-President to steer BEFMA’s strategic programs. He will lead the organization’s efforts to create a more inclusive, innovative, and impactful media education landscape across BRICS & BRICS+ nations. He aims to empower both educators and students to engage with and produce content that resonates with diverse global audiences.
“I’m honoured to join BEFMA at a moment when film and media are becoming vital tools for education and global conversation,” said Syed Sultan Ahmed. “I look forward to working with educators, filmmakers and young creators across BRICS to expand access, deepen media literacy, and give learners the means to tell their own stories to the world.”
Sultan is a leading education reformer, social entrepreneur, and an award-winning filmmaker with over two decades of experience at the intersection of cinema, life skills, and school leadership. He currently serves as Chairperson of The Association of International Schools of India (TAISI), is Founder & Chief Learner of LXL Ideas, and curator for the School Cinema International Film Festival (SCIFF). School Cinema, Sultan’s film-based teaching pedagogy has reached millions of students across countries.
Sultan has been honoured with seven National Film Awards from the President of India, including Best Educational Film, Best Film on Family Values, and Best Film on Sports. His films have been showcased at over 575 international film festivals, earning widespread recognition for his contributions.