SGT Students Gain Hands-On Experience At Jagran Film Festival
For students majoring in media and film, classrooms lay the groundwork, but real-world events provide invaluable learning opportunities. Students from the School of Emerging Media, Communication, and Film Studies at SGT University had the chance to experience this firsthand while volunteering at the Jagran Film Festival.
During the festival, the students took on various responsibilities that gave them insight into managing large-scale film events. Their roles included media coordination, auditorium management, fashion coordination, celebrity security, and crowd management. Rather than just attending the festival as spectators, the students became part of the behind-the-scenes team.
This experience enabled them to understand the practical aspects of event operations. From coordinating with various stakeholders to managing spaces and ensuring the smooth flow of movement around the venue, their responsibilities required them to remain alert, communicate effectively, and collaborate closely.
For those from media and communication backgrounds, such exposure is especially beneficial, as professional events often involve multiple teams working concurrently. A minor schedule change, a guest’s movement, or a crowd-related requirement can necessitate quick coordination among diverse groups. Being immersed in this environment allowed the students to confront these scenarios beyond the confines of classroom theory.
The festival also offered students opportunities to develop essential skills relevant to careers in media and production. They gained practical experience in teamwork, communication, coordination, crowd management, and on-ground production.
To summarize, the students’ volunteering experience at the Jagran Film Festival provided significant real-world exposure. The participants were students from SGT University’s School of Emerging Media, Communication, and Film Studies. The festival took place at its designated venue during the Jagran Film Festival period. The purpose was to equip students with practical insights into professional event operations by involving them in various on-the-ground responsibilities.
Ultimately, the experience was more than just attending a festival; it allowed students to observe and engage in the work that occurs behind a major media event. This helped bridge their academic knowledge with real-world applications, thereby building their confidence and enhancing their understanding of the pace, teamwork, and responsibilities inherent in the media and entertainment industry.
