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The 14th Annual South Asian International Film Festival Announces Its Glittering 2017 Film Line-Up

The 14th Annual South Asian International Film Festival Announces Its Glittering 2017 Film Line-Up

The World Premiere of ‘LONG LIVE BRIJ MOHAN’ Officially Kicks Off the Festival on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 pm. at Sunshine Cinema, NYC NEW YORK, December 7, 2017 (Newswire.com) – The South Asian International Film Festival, presented by HBO, is celebrating its 14th year by showcasing the very best in South Asian independent cinema to the New York City cinephile community with all screenings…

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The Gatekeeper (2018)

SAIFF 2014 (New York), IDSFFK 2015 (Bharat), MIFF 2016 (Bharat)

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The Gatekeeper (2018)won the Best Short Fiction Award at International Documentary and Short Film Festival Kerala, (IDSFFK)’ 2015. “The Gatekeeper” was also a part of National Prism in Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)’ 2016 and was also a part of South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF), New…

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Save the Date: Film Festivals & Events

Film Festivals and industry events take place in New York State throughout the year. The following is a list of upcoming events:

New York Cat Film Festival—Dec. 1 An exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, the annual festival will benefit local animal welfare groups and salute those who work and volunteer on their behalf.  

New York Dog Film Festival – Dec. 2 This philanthropic celebration offers dog lovers a shared audience experience of canine-themed films from around the world. After each fall New York City premiere, the festival travels around the country, supporting local animal welfare groups which bring people and pets together.

South Asian International Film Festival —Dec. 12-16 SAIFF is the largest film premiere destination for South Asian/Indian filmmakers in the United States. The Festival is committed to exhibiting films from South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal) and within the Indian Diaspora.

New York Women in Film & Television Muse Awards—Dec. 13 The annual gala holiday luncheon celebrating women of vision and achievement is NYWIFT’s flagship fundraising event, and is attended by an enthusiastic audience of 1,200 leading executives from every major studio, broadcast and cable network and film production facility.

Red Carpet Film Awards—Dec. 21 A quarterly film competition based in New York City has a mission to discover and reward filmmakers who are passionate about storytelling by celebrating films worldwide with awards in different categories and genres.

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New York No Limits Film Series—Jan. 9 Whether you are a filmmaker with a long history of success or just cut your first short, No Limits Film Series is a refuge for films inside or outside the bounds in the heart of the most storied arts community anywhere, and features short and feature films that have been produced within the last two years.

New York Jewish Film Festival—Jan. 10-23 The Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center continue their partnership, showing films from around the world that explore the diversity of Jewish experience, featuring an exciting lineup of documentary, narrative, and short films, including new work by fresh voices in international cinema as well as restored classics.

Snowtown Film Festival—Jan. 25-26 A winter celebration of film held annually in historic downtown Watertown, N.Y., features films from throughout the world that emphasize winter and the spirit of the greater “Northern New York" region.   A community-wide celebration of filmmaking, the two-day schedule includes feature length official selections, a juried short film competition, filmmaker panel discussions and an awards ceremony.

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Prakash Jha's 'Matto Ki Saikal' heads to South Asian International Film Festival

Prakash Jha’s ‘Matto Ki Saikal’ heads to South Asian International Film Festival

Image Source : TWITTER/@TARAN_ADARSH Matto Ki Saikal heads to South Asian International Film Festival Prakash Jha-starrer “Matto Ki Saikal” is set to have its premiere in the US during the 17th Annual South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF). The festival, which is organised in New York annually, is going digital for its 2020 edition due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the US.…

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Shreenivasan Narayanan is now Director of the Singapore International Film Festival of South Asia | Srinivasan Narayanan, Former MAMI Director, Named Sg.SAIFF Festival Director | Khatrimaza

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Srinivasan Narayanan, former festival director of MAMI, i.e. Mumbai Academy of Moving Image, has now moved to Singapore South Asian International Film Festival, i.e. Sg. He has joined SAIFF as Festival Director. Sg. The third edition of SAIFF is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 7 in many locations in Singapore.

Sg. SAIFF Praised

After taking over as director, Srinivasan Narayanan said: “The Singapore South Asian International Film Festival has done a commendable job over the past two years. This festival has made a special place in world cinema and it will be my endeavor to fully contribute on my behalf to promoting this success. Sg. SAIFF President Abhayanand Singh Srinivasan is very happy with the arrival. He said: ‘We are all very happy that you have joined the board. He will guide the team with his experience and preserve the value of the film festival.

Hindi cinema will get more recognition

After Srinivasan Narayanan, deputy director of the Indian International Film Festival, became the director of this film festival, the big trading houses of Hindi cinema are also expected to get special recognition in this festival. Narayanan has assumed this enormous responsibility after the Mumbai Academy of Moving Images, that is, the Mami film festival.

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All Cast｜Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain｜Interview

All Cast｜Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain｜Interview

‘Angrezi Mein Kehte Hai‘ comprising of a brilliant star cast of Sanjay Mishra, Ekavali Khanna, Pankaj Tripathi, Brijendra Kala, Anshuman Jha and Shivani Raghuvanshi has done the rounds of film festivals across the globe.

The film after all the festival rounds is finally releasing on 18th May 2018. After winning an award in SAIFF, ‘Angrezi Mein Kehte Hai‘ had an overwhelming opening in Jaipur…

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Brij Mohan Amar Rahe & Ribbon to open and close 14th SAIFF

Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s Long Live Brij Mohan (Brij Mohan Amar Rahe) will open the 2017 South Asian International Film Festival presented by HBO that runs at the Landmark Sunshine Theatre in New York City from December 13-17. Brij Mohan Amar Rahe Poster Rakhee Sandilya’s Ribbon will close the festival and Nabeel Qureshi’s Na Maloom Afraad 2 is the Centerpiece Film. Ribbon | Poster World premieres…

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Singapore South Asian International Film Festival 2020 postponed amid coronavirus outbreak : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama

Singapore South Asian International Film Festival 2020 postponed amid coronavirus outbreak : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama

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ByBollywood Hungama News Network

Created: May 5, 2020 – 5:14 pm IST

Vistas Media Capital subsidiary based out of Singapore and a significant production and distribution entity in Bollywood and in the Indian Content Space, announces the postponement of the Singapore South Asian International Film Festival (Sg. SAIFF) and the South…

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Artist News | Fiscal Sponsorship

With 2018 coming to a close, finish off the year by checking out these events from our Fiscally Sponsored artists!

It’s December, which means that there’s only a few weeks left to make the most out of 2018. Enjoy the season by taking in art and performances by Fiscally Sponsored artists in Pittsburgh and New York City.

Pianist Deanna Witkowski will perform songs from her album Raindrop: Improvisations on Chopin at The Hillman Center in Pittsburgh, PA as part of the performing arts center’s Black Box Series on Saturday, December 8 at 7:30 PM. Witkowski’s solo piano session will combine jazz, Chopin, and the music of Brazil. Purchase tickets to her performance here.

The Artist and Buddhist Contemplatives Project, led by Sara Overton, will co-present “Meredith Monk and Robert Thurman in Conversation” on Wednesday, December 12 at 7:30 PM at The Rubin Museum in New York City. The talk will address topics in interdisciplinary art, Buddhism, and environmental awareness. Purchase event tickets here. 

Zakir Thaver’s feature-length documentary, Salam - The First ****** Nobel Laureate will be screened at the 15th Annual South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) in New York City on Saturday, December 15 at 4:30 PM. SAIFF adds to the several festival screenings Salam has already had in the U.S. and abroad. The film focuses on the intellectually-vibrant life of Abdus Salam, the first Pakistani to win the Nobel Prize. Purchase tickets to the 4:30 PM screening here and read our recent interview with Thaver here.

Are you an artist or a new organization interested in expanding your fundraising capacity through NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship? We accept out-of-cycle reviews year-round. No-fee applications are accepted on a quarterly basis and our next deadline is December 31. Click here to learn more about the program and to apply.

Image: Abdus Salam portrait, Courtesy of Zakir Thaver (Fiscally Sponsored)

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Watch Recap of South Asian International Film Festival on Zee TV

Watch Recap of South Asian International Film Festival on Zee TV

Zee TV will be playing a telecast of NYC’s South Asian International Film Festival on Saturday, January 14th at 5:30 EST.

Zee TV replays SAIFF on 1/14

  The 13th Annual South Asian Film Festival was held in New York City on November 30 – December 4, 2016. Check out the awesome films and talent showcased at the event!

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Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain | Movie Review | Sanjay Mishra | Harish Vyas

Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain | Movie Review | Sanjay Mishra | Harish Vyas

Title: Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain Language: Hindi

Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain is a story which has rarely been captured in celluloid.

Yashwant (Sanjay Mishra) and Kiran (Ekavali) is a married couple for last 24 years and are living a mundane life, carrying on with the daily chores of middle-class life. How they try and discover the spark called love which binds any relationship is what the film is…

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In Conversation With Harish Vyas｜Director of Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain, Proper Patola

In Conversation With Harish Vyas｜Director of Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain, Proper Patola

The Punjabi film industry is promising and does not lack good content but it needs hard work to reach a better world status, said Punjabi filmmaker Harish Vyas.

You will get to see Sanjay Mishra in an entirely new avatar. Sanjay Ji was hardworking and had interesting inputs since day one. He used to carry his radio and would set up his own kitchen.

The Delhi-born writer director’s Angrezi Mein…

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SAVE THE DATE: Film Festivals & Events

Film Festivals take place in New York State throughout the year. The following is a list of upcoming festivals and industry events:

Ithaca Fantastik Film Festival – Oct. 26-Nov. 4 The Ithaca Fantastik Film Festival is a 10-day film, art, and music festival, carefully curated submissions that bring the most exciting and intriguing, mind-bending, beautiful and flat-out weird films from domestic and international filmmakers to fans.

High Falls Women’s Film Festival – Nov. 1-5 Founded in 2001, the High Falls Women’s Film Festival celebrates the work of women filmmakers and is one of the longest running women’s film festivals on the East Coast. The Festival celebrates the artistry and innovation of women in film — behind the camera, in leading roles on the screen, and at the heart of storylines. The focus on women in film is inspired by Rochester’s legacy as the birthplace of film (George Eastman and Kodak) and the women’s rights movement (Susan B. Anthony). The offerings include an international slate of independent films enhanced by panels, workshops, and talks with filmmakers.

The YoFi Fest – Nov. 2-11 The festival celebrates the independent, artistic spirit with a full schedule of films that you might not see anywhere else, both from around the world and right in our own back yard. We screen all types of work, including features, shorts, comedies, dramas, documentaries, animation, and student work.  The festival features talkback Q&A sessions at almost every screening, a "mini film school” series of workshops taught by award-winning industry professionals, "Speed Networking" events with the opportunity to connect in a fun and fast environment, and parties and receptions for filmmakers and film fans.

Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival – Nov. 2-8 Buffalo Dreams is a filmmaker friendly event which celebrates the best independent films from around the world in the following categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller. The festival separates content into three divisions: North American (U.S. and Canada), International, and Western New York. The Young Student Filmmaker Award, limited to Western New Yorkers, aims to introduce students underage 17 to the film festival experience. In addition, the Original Screenplay competition is always judged by a professional writer, and the five finalists receive notes from the judge. This year, the competition will be judged by acclaimed horror and humor author Jeff Strand.

Gold Coast International Film Festival – Nov. 2-13 Located on the “Gold Coast” in the Town of North Hempstead, the Festival was founded with the purpose of establishing a home on Long Island to showcase the work of exceptional filmmakers and provide the public with an insider’s view of the film industry. Festival events include screenings, workshops, conversations with prominent members of the film community, parties and a gala.

Nitehawk Shorts Festival – Nov. 7-12 Since 2013, the mission of the Nitehawk Shorts Festival has been to highlight exceptional short-form film and videos by artists and filmmakers, featuring a range of filmmakers, from emerging film school students to Academy Award nominees, in curated screenings that prioritize conversations between the films over categorical listings. The Festival provides an inclusive platform for filmmakers to encourage an engagement with new audiences and to establish a dialogue with the New York film community.

New York’s Documentary Festival (DOCNYC) – Nov. 8-15 DOC NYC burst upon the scene in 2010 with an inaugural event that was hailed as “ambitious” (New York Times) and “selective but eclectic” (Village Voice). By 2014, DOC NYC had become America’s largest documentary film festival and voted by MovieMaker magazine as one of the “top five coolest documentary film festivals in the world”.  Based at the West Village’s IFC Center, Chelsea’s SVA Theater and Bow Tie Chelsea Cinema, the eight-day festival showcases new achievements in documentary film along with panels and conversations.  It also seeks to make connections that happen “only in New York.” In 2017, the festival showcased 300+ films and events, presented by 200+ filmmakers and special guests.

Produced By: New York – Nov. 10 Reaching across film, television and new media, Produced By: New York is an educational forum conducted by acclaimed producers, including numerous Oscar and Emmy award-winners, as well as the next generation of creative entrepreneurs. It is specifically created by producers, for producers and features a broad range of programming, including mentoring roundtables, workshops and networking events.

International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival – Nov. 14-18 The International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (IPRHFF)’s mission is to create platforms that allow a diverse pool of influencers in filmmaking to reach a broader audience. They develop programs that allow local and international filmmakers, from emerging artists to film industry veterans, to reach out to audiences throughout New York City and beyond. Their goal is to foster a collaborative environment for artists from all countries to explore issues inherent to the heritage of Puerto Rico, its diaspora, and explore stories relevant to the larger Latino community.

South Asian International Film Festival—Nov. 14- 18 The South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) is the largest film premiere destination for South Asian/Indian filmmakers in the United States. The Festival is committed to exhibiting films from South Asia (i.e. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal) and within the Indian Diaspora. With a focus on dynamic, visionary cinema, SAIFF annually creates unprecedented exposure for filmmakers and unparalleled experiences for its attendees. 

The Williamsburg Independent Film Festival – Nov. 15-18 The Williamsburg Independent Film Festival welcomes filmmakers with unique stories to tell and aims to deliver their works to the most diverse, sophisticated community of cinephiles in the world: the people of New York City - with Williamsburg, Brooklyn as one of its most energetic centers. The Williamsburg Independent Film Festival serves as a destination for audiences to be enlightened, enriched and inspired by new film art.

New York City Horror Film Festival – Nov. 29 – Dec. 2 The NYCHFF is a four-day long event that takes place at venues throughout New York City. The NYCHFF has grown to be a world-recognized event, with industry, filmmakers, and press attention from around the globe. The festival is competitive, screening approximately 50-60 films each year.

InterFaith Film & Music Festival – Nov. 30-Dec. 2 This showcase of Faith & Spirituality in Film & Media in New York, NY, features  Diversity & Inclusion of Faith & Spirituality themes headlining  screenings and panels devoted to the victories, criticisms, challenges and opportunities of expressing Faith & Spirituality in the boldest way, through the Arts.

New York Cat Film Festival—Dec. 1 The NY Cat Film Festival™ is an exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains. The annual festival will enhance your appreciation and understanding of the cats who share our world, while benefiting local animal welfare groups and saluting those who work and volunteer on their behalf.  

New York Dog Film Festival – Dec. 2 The NY Dog Film Festival is a philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people, offering dog lovers a shared audience experience of canine-themed films from around the world that inspire, educate and entertain about the human-canine bond. With a New York City premiere every fall, the festival then travels around the country, supporting local animal welfare groups which bring people and pets together.

Latino Film Market—Dec. 12-16 The Latino Film Market’s mission is to create, showcase and promote Latino content and upcoming filmmakers who do not have movie distribution. They aim to conduct the Latino Film Market at other national and international venues for upcoming filmmakers interested in establishing themselves in the entertainment industry.

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SAVE THE DATE: Film Festivals

Film Festivals take place in New York State throughout the year. The following is a list of upcoming festivals in November - December:

Lake Champlain International Film Festival – Nov. 1-5 The Lake Champlain International Film Festival (LCIFF) turns the spotlight on new films and filmmakers working in any and all genres and forms of film. Good, old-fashioned entertainment and cutting-edge artistry will be showcased in equal measure. Set in Plattsburgh, nestled in the heart of the Adirondacks, LCIFF takes place in November along the banks of Lake Champlain.

High Falls Film Festival – Nov. 2-6 The High Falls Film Festival celebrates the achievements of women in all aspects of filmmaking; through programs that recognize the best work of female cinematic artists. The Festival includes features, documentaries, shorts, and children's programs, parties, meet & greets and educational panels/workshops.

The YoFi Fest – Nov. 3-9 YoFi Fest is curated by award-winning film and television professionals and designed to encourage audiences and filmmakers to watch and talk about movies together. Voted one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals on FilmFreeway, YoFiFest was created for filmmakers by filmmakers. YoFiFest was awarded the Best of Westchester's Best New Film Festival and recently named one of 2016's 39 Most Notable Events by Westchester Magazine.  

Ithaca Fantastik Festival – Nov. 3-12 The Ithaca Fantastik festival is a five day film, art, and music festival that takes place over the third weekend of November in Ithaca, NY. Its mission is to bring the best of fantastic culture to upstate NY by presenting a selection of the most anticipated international films, community organized concerts and diverse art exhibitions. 

Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival – Nov. 4-13 Buffalo Dreams is a filmmaker friendly event which celebrates the best independent films from around the world in the following categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller. The festival separates content into three divisions: North American (U.S. and Canada), International and Western New York.

NYC Short Film Festival – Nov. 5 The New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts) is an international competitive short film festival created by filmmakers and dedicated to the short form. In 2017, NYC Shorts will celebrate its 13th annual edition. The festival screenings will once again take place at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space, a storied arts and film venue in Manhattan.

Nitehawk Shorts Festival – Nov. 7-12 Since 2013, the mission of the Nitehawk Shorts Festival has been to highlight exceptional short-form film and videos by artists and filmmakers. The Festival’s main slate programming features a range of filmmakers, from emerging film school students to Academy Award nominees, in curated screenings that prioritize conversations between the films over categorical listings. The Nitehawk Shorts Festival provides an inclusive platform for filmmakers to encourage an engagement with new audiences and to establish a dialogue with the New York film community.

International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival – Nov. 8-12 The IPRHFF looks to illustrate that cinema is a universal language that can broaden appreciation and communicate the experiences of heritage, regardless of the cinematic artist’s country of origin.The IPRHFF supports traditional Puerto Rican neighborhoods by producing events that revitalize their economies and strengthen and extend their connection to the greater New York City community and beyond. The IPRHFF creates self-awareness. It seeks to assist artists in connecting to the larger Puerto Rican and global community and serve as a catalyst for development in the arts and culture.

Gold Coast International Film Festival – Nov. 8-14 Located on the “Gold Coast” in the Town of North Hempstead, the Gold Coast International Film Festival was founded with the purpose of establishing a home on Long Island to showcase the work of exceptional filmmakers and provide the public with an insider’s view of the film industry. Festival events include screenings, workshops, conversations with prominent members of the film community, parties and a gala.

SUNY Wide Film Festival – Nov. 9-11 Film and video is a thriving field of study throughout the SUNY system. From the traditional Hollywood narrative to animation, experimental film and video to documentary work, students and faculty are exploring personal visions through time-based image making. SWFF provides a platform to highlight the work that best exemplifies the dedication and skill found across the SUNY system.  New York’s Documentary Festival (DOCNYC)  – Nov. 9-16 DOC NYC, America's largest documentary festival, is an annual event based in New York City at the West Village’s IFC Center, Chelsea’s SVA Theatre and Cinépolis Chelsea. Voted by MovieMaker magazine as one of the "top five coolest documentary film festivals in the world", the eight-day fest showcases new achievements in documentary film along with panels and conversations with acclaimed filmmakers and industry professionals.

South Asian International Film Festival – Nov. 15-19 The South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF), bills itself as the 'Largest' film premiere destination for South Asian/Indian filmmakers in the United States. With a focus on dynamic, visionary cinema, SAIFF annually creates unprecedented exposure for filmmakers and unparalleled experiences for its attendees.

The Williamsburg Independent Film Festival – Nov. 16-19 The Williamsburg Independent Film Festival welcomes filmmakers with unique stories to tell and aims to deliver their works to the most diverse, sophisticated community of cinephiles in the world: the people of New York City - with Williamsburg, Brooklyn as one of its most energetic centers. The Williamsburg Independent Film Festival serves as a destination for audiences to be enlightened, enriched and inspired by new film art.

African Diaspora International Film Festival – Nov. 24-Dec.10 The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) is a minority-led not-for-profit international film festival that presents, interpretes and educates about films that explore the human experience of people of color all over the world in order to inspire imaginations, disrupt stereotypes and help transform attitudes that perpetuate injustice.

New York Turkish Film Festival – Nov. 30-Dec. 3 New York Turkish Film Festival is presented by The American Turkish Society. Founded in 1949,  the nation's oldest not-for-profit organization seeks to enhance economic, diplomatic, and cultural ties between Turkey and the United States. The Society informs the American public about Turkey's current affairs, economy, history, and society; and presents and supports programs highlighting Turkish arts and culture.