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Hyderabad: Amala Akkineni, Director of Annapurna College of Film and Media, is representing the institution at the CILECT Congress 2025, hosted by the Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico, from October 27 to 31. The CILECT (Centre International de Liaison des Écoles de Cinéma et de Télévision) is a global association of leading film, television, and media schools that promotes collaboration, research, and innovation in film and media education and encourages diversity and inclusion. The annual Congress brings together academic leaders and industry professionals from across the world to discuss evolving trends and challenges in cinema and media studies. This year’s edition focuses on the theme “The Transformative Power of Conscience in Twenty-First Century Cinema”, exploring how storytelling can influence empathy, social awareness, and responsible filmmaking.