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The first Vijayawada International Film Festival, organized by the Vijayawada Film Society to celebrate its 37th anniversary, coinciding with the golden jubilee of the Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI), will begin from October 4. Arrangements are in full swing for the festival, in which over 40 films from different countries will be screened in Navrang Theatre, Sakuntala Theatre and Swarna Picture Palace.Iranian film Song of Sparrow will be the opening film. Rajendra Prasad starrer Mee Sreyobhilashi will be the valedictory film. In addition, films from South Africa, France, China, Israel, Egypt, Germany, Korea, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Mexico and other counties will be screened.As many as five films will be screened daily in Navrang Theatre from 9.30 a.m. onwards; one film will be screened in Sakuntala and Swarna Palace every day at 9 a.m. An open forum will be conducted at Navrang Theatre at 12.30 p.m. every day from the second day onwards.Those who have delegate passes only can participate in the festival. Those interested in watching the films may contact the Film Festival office located in room number 105, Hotel Ilapuram for obtaining passes.