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US Ambassador Richard Verma- “…this notion of bringing film and technology and popular culture together is really, really important (for spreading awareness amongst people for environment and climate),” – Ambassador Richard Verma during a curtain raiser (October 8^th) of the 8th CMS Vatavaran Film Festival at American Center New Delhi (Source– US Embassy India’s Facebook Page)

Mr Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO– “At YES BANK, we understand the need for a robust decision making paradigm and, new perspectives on financial management models and structured public private partnerships that can create effective solutions for climate change and environmental related policy concerns of the country. Partnering with CMS Vatavaran is part of our quest to catalyze sustainable development, after an extensive stakeholder consultation, for addressing over-riding environmental issues of our time.”

Mr Ravi Singh, WWF– Thank you and my best wishes for Vatavarans’ continuing work. WWF-INDIA will endeavour to continue our participation.

Dr. Jasveen Jairath, Water Sector Professional & Activist– Thank you team Vatavaran! It was a pleasure to meet up with u all! Thanks all for your warm hospitality! I would be more than happy to join u for ur future ventures!

Mr Saurabh Shukla, Lead Actor of Kaun Kitne Paani Mein- Thank you so much for hosting a wonderful and meaningful festival. I really enjoyed the whole experience.

Alexandra Pille & Karl Kath- The CMS Vatavaran has been a wonderful experience for us. Your welcoming and warmth, as well as perfect organisation throughout the festival made it a huge pleasure to attend. We are proud to be a part of the 8th edition and would love to come back to India and the CMS Vatavaran. Thank you so much for all your hard work and effort and for creating this important, creative space for environmental films from all over the world.

Kris Kaczor, Divide in Concord- The festival was wonderful and with impact. We are honored that Divide In Concord was given the award for environment conservation. Water issues are among all, and sharing together is giving us faith for a better future. We love your country and cannot wait to return.

Enrico Cerasuolo, Ultima Chiamata (Last Call)– I wish to thank you and the jury very much for choosing my film Last Call to be awarded as Best of Festival in the International Section of this years’ CMS Vatavaran festival. It is a great honour and I am very happy an Indian audience was able to watch Last Call.

Gilian Leahy, Filmmaker– Thanks so much for including my film THE CHIKUKWA PROJECT. It was a lovely festival and I loved visiting Delhi for the first time. I made good contacts. So thanks again to all the team who organized it. I really enjoyed it.