Official Selection for Festival 2026
Explore the Official Selection of SAIFFF Festival 2026, featuring an extraordinary lineup of films that exemplify creative excellence and compelling storytelling from South Asia and its global diaspora. This thoughtfully curated showcase brings forward a diverse range of cinematic voices, from bold narratives and innovative shorts to powerful documentaries which inspire audiences worldwide.
Official Selection for
Festival 2026
Explore the Official Selection of SAIFFF Festival 2026, featuring an extraordinary lineup of films that exemplify creative excellence and compelling storytelling from South Asia and its global diaspora. This thoughtfully curated showcase brings forward a diverse range of cinematic voices, from bold narratives and innovative shorts to powerful documentaries which inspire audiences worldwide.
Official Selections
Selection SAIFFF 2026
- All Film
- Short Film
- Documentary Film
- Feature Film
Anger (Gussa)
A tense conversation between two best friends forces Aditi to confront the source of her anger, blurring the line between reality and imagination as silence and emotion collide.
- Writer: Himanshi Marwah
- Producer: Anil Marwah
- Cast: Chitra Raj, Siksha Nahata
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Anger (Gussa)
A tense conversation between two best friends forces Aditi to confront the source of her anger, blurring the line between reality and imagination as silence and emotion collide.
- Writer: Himanshi Marwah
- Producer: Anil Marwah
- Cast: Chitra Raj, Siksha Nahata
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Kaju Katli
A Marathi-American teenager, Akshay, struggles to make kaju katli for the annual Diwali party while grappling with grief. Through this culinary challenge, he confronts his cultural identity and personal loss.
- Director: Sujay Khona
- Writers: Sujay Khona, Natalia Melnikova
- Producer: Daniel Zaitoun
- Cast: Aadith Iyer, Shriya Bharadwaz, Prajakta Vaze, Meera Narasimhan
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student Film)
- Genre: Drama, Coming-of-Age, Cultural
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Kaju Katli
A Marathi-American teenager, Akshay, struggles to make kaju katli for the annual Diwali party while grappling with grief. Through this culinary challenge, he confronts his cultural identity and personal loss.
- Director: Sujay Khona
- Writers: Sujay Khona, Natalia Melnikova
- Producer: Daniel Zaitoun
- Cast: Aadith Iyer, Shriya Bharadwaz, Prajakta Vaze, Meera Narasimhan
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student Film)
- Genre: Drama, Coming-of-Age, Cultural
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Kathaakar Ki Diary
Kathaakar Ki Diary follows Dada, a cancer patient and photographer, as he chronicles the lives of diverse individuals. A curious toddler, a trans woman, a tribal boxer, and a struggling musician revealing the shared humanity and unity that connects ordinary lives across class, culture, and identity.
- Director: Anwesh
- Writer: Anwesh
- Producer: Shikha Dhariwal
- Cast: Baby Aarohi, Yogesh Jadhav, Daniel Laitflang Livingstone, Kapil Bhagwat, Anwesh
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Kathaakar Ki Diary
Kathaakar Ki Diary follows Dada, a cancer patient and photographer, as he chronicles the lives of diverse individuals. A curious toddler, a trans woman, a tribal boxer, and a struggling musician revealing the shared humanity and unity that connects ordinary lives across class, culture, and identity.
- Director: Anwesh
- Writer: Anwesh
- Producer: Shikha Dhariwal
- Cast: Baby Aarohi, Yogesh Jadhav, Daniel Laitflang Livingstone, Kapil Bhagwat, Anwesh
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Rom Con
A sharp, heartfelt romantic dramedy following Janhavi, a witty 30-something reluctantly attending a romance convention for “marriage-age” desis. As humour masks heartbreak, unexpected connections force her to confront love, cultural expectations, and emotional vulnerability.
- Directors: Brittany Ramjattan, Andrew Beguin
- Writers: Tom Quach, Dini Parayitam
- Producers: Zen Dot, Prashant Vankamamidi, Dini Parayitam
- Cast: Zen Dot, Levin Valayil, Anand Ray
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Rom Con
A sharp, heartfelt romantic dramedy following Janhavi, a witty 30-something reluctantly attending a romance convention for “marriage-age” desis. As humour masks heartbreak, unexpected connections force her to confront love, cultural expectations, and emotional vulnerability.
- Directors: Brittany Ramjattan, Andrew Beguin
- Writers: Tom Quach, Dini Parayitam
- Producers: Zen Dot, Prashant Vankamamidi, Dini Parayitam
- Cast: Zen Dot, Levin Valayil, Anand Ray
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Ismail
A moving documentary following Ismail as he overcomes academic failure and limited family support to carve his own path to success. Through interviews and reenactments, the film explores resilience and what it takes to become extraordinary.
- Director: Ayesha Farooq
- Cast: Muhammad Anas Uddin (Ismail)
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary, Inspirational, Social Realism
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Ismail
A moving documentary following Ismail as he overcomes academic failure and limited family support to carve his own path to success. Through interviews and reenactments, the film explores resilience and what it takes to become extraordinary.
- Director: Ayesha Farooq
- Cast: Muhammad Anas Uddin (Ismail)
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary, Inspirational, Social Realism
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
A Door to My Memory
In a dystopian world where memories are stored on external drives, a 65-year-old man struggles to preserve fragments of a life he can no longer remember, clinging desperately to what little space and time he has left.
- Director: Sheryar Ali
- Cast: Saad Naseem, Aimen Zahra, Syed Tanveer Hussain
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama, Sci-Fi, Dystopian
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
A Door to My Memory
In a dystopian world where memories are stored on external drives, a 65-year-old man struggles to preserve fragments of a life he can no longer remember, clinging desperately to what little space and time he has left.
- Director: Sheryar Ali
- Cast: Saad Naseem, Aimen Zahra, Syed Tanveer Hussain
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama, Sci-Fi, Dystopian
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
JAAR
Set in 19th-century Nepal during the Rana regime, JAAR follows former lovers Rudraman and Thuli, whose reunion is condemned as adultery under rigid social codes. Branded an outlaw, Rudraman and Thuli flee across harsh terrain, pursued by a system ruled by caste, honor, and patriarchal authority.
- Director: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Producer: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Cast: Geetanjali Thapa, Saugat Malla, Anoop Bikram Shahi
- Country: India
- Language: Nepali
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM to 5:10 PM
JAAR
Set in 19th-century Nepal during the Rana regime, JAAR follows former lovers Rudraman and Thuli, whose reunion is condemned as adultery under rigid social codes. Branded an outlaw, Rudraman and Thuli flee across harsh terrain, pursued by a system ruled by caste, honor, and patriarchal authority.
- Director: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Producer: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Cast: Geetanjali Thapa, Saugat Malla, Anoop Bikram Shahi
- Country: India
- Language: Nepali
- Film Type: Feature Film
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
3:30 PM to 5:10 PM
My Comrade
When a wounded rebel seeks shelter in the home of a tribal villager, their fragile coexistence evolves into a tense relationship shaped by political conflict and forbidden love, forcing both men to confront loyalty, desire, and survival.
- Director: Tathagata Ghosh
- Writer: Buan G.
- Producer: Tathagata Ghosh
- Cast: Sounak Kundu, Aratrick Bhadra, Adrija Majumdar
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, Santali
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Political
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
My Comrade
When a wounded rebel seeks shelter in the home of a tribal villager, their fragile coexistence evolves into a tense relationship shaped by political conflict and forbidden love, forcing both men to confront loyalty, desire, and survival.
- Director: Tathagata Ghosh
- Writer: Buan G.
- Producer: Tathagata Ghosh
- Cast: Sounak Kundu, Aratrick Bhadra, Adrija Majumdar
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, Santali
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Political
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Rudram
Rudram follows Bhavani, a drug diversion investigator, and her non-verbal autistic sister Shivani, who find strength through storytelling after losing their parents to drugs. As myth, dance, and imagination become Shivani’s language, the film explores the power of stories to heal, protect, and transform amid the opioid crisis.
- Director: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Writer: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Producer: Sravanti Yerragudi
- Cast: Ahana Subahan Chandini, Sravanti Yerragudi, Gowtham Parvataneni, Maruthi Lakkamraju, Harshitha Krishnapuram
- Country: United States
- Language: Telugu
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Rudram
Rudram follows Bhavani, a drug diversion investigator, and her non-verbal autistic sister Shivani, who find strength through storytelling after losing their parents to drugs. As myth, dance, and imagination become Shivani’s language, the film explores the power of stories to heal, protect, and transform amid the opioid crisis.
- Director: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Writer: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Producer: Sravanti Yerragudi
- Cast: Ahana Subahan Chandini, Sravanti Yerragudi, Gowtham Parvataneni, Maruthi Lakkamraju, Harshitha Krishnapuram
- Country: United States
- Language: Telugu
- Film Type: Feature Film
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Kaashi to Kumbh
A sensory, devotional journey following three seekers through India’s sacred rituals from the burning ghats of Kaashi to the rare Maha Kumbh Mela and the celebration of Maha Shivaratri exploring transformation, spirituality, and the reconnection of the soul.
- Director: Abhilash Karunakaran
- Writer: Shane Shakeeb Ali
- Producers: Shane Shakeeb Ali, Jonas Arca, Abhilash Karunakaran
- Cast: Shane Ali, Jonas Arca, Terry Taylor
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature (Experimental)
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Kaashi to Kumbh
A sensory, devotional journey following three seekers through India’s sacred rituals from the burning ghats of Kaashi to the rare Maha Kumbh Mela and the celebration of Maha Shivaratri exploring transformation, spirituality, and the reconnection of the soul.
- Director: Abhilash Karunakaran
- Writer: Shane Shakeeb Ali
- Producers: Shane Shakeeb Ali, Jonas Arca, Abhilash Karunakaran
- Cast: Shane Ali, Jonas Arca, Terry Taylor
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature (Experimental)
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Almari ka Achaar
A tender tale of love and resilience, Almari ka Achaar follows Prakash and Mohan, two middle-aged Rajasthani migrants whose quiet companionship defies societal expectations. As they navigate love, duty, and judgment, their bond becomes a gentle testament to authenticity and the enduring power of human connection.
- Director: Raakesh Rawat
- Writer: Vishal Nahar
- Producer: Raakesh Rawat
- Cast: Manwendra Tripathy, Manoj Sharma, Neha Vyaso, Uday Atroliya, Dweet Hemant Bapna
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama-Romance, Slice of Life, Social Commentary
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Almari ka Achaar
A tender tale of love and resilience, Almari ka Achaar follows Prakash and Mohan, two middle-aged Rajasthani migrants whose quiet companionship defies societal expectations. As they navigate love, duty, and judgment, their bond becomes a gentle testament to authenticity and the enduring power of human connection.
- Director: Raakesh Rawat
- Writer: Vishal Nahar
- Producer: Raakesh Rawat
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Cast: Manwendra Tripathy, Manoj Sharma, Neha Vyaso, Uday Atroliya,
Dweet Hemant Bapna - Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama-Romance, Slice of Life, Social Commentary
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Reverse
A hand-drawn animated short that contrasts the worship of divine feminine power with the grim reality of violence and injustice faced by women in India, exposing the hypocrisy between celebration and lived experience.
- Director: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Writer: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Producers: Vijaykumar Mirchandani, Debapriya Sengupta
- Country: United States
- Film Type: Short Film (Animation)
- Genre: Social, Drama, Women, Human Rights
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Reverse
A hand-drawn animated short that contrasts the worship of divine feminine power with the grim reality of violence and injustice faced by women in India, exposing the hypocrisy between celebration and lived experience.
- Director: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Writer: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Producers: Vijaykumar Mirchandani, Debapriya Sengupta
- Country: United States
- Film Type: Short Film (Animation)
- Genre: Social, Drama, Women, Human Rights
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
What Will People Say?
In post-riot Ahmedabad, Gulnaz breaks barriers as a community radio jockey, becoming a powerful voice against patriarchy and division. As she amplifies marginalized voices on air, she also navigates her own fight for freedom and autonomy in a society determined to silence her.
- Director: Rafina Khatun
- Writer: Rafina Khatun
- Producer: Rough Edges
- Cast: Gulnaz Ansari
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
What Will People Say?
In post-riot Ahmedabad, Gulnaz breaks barriers as a community radio jockey, becoming a powerful voice against patriarchy and division. As she amplifies marginalized voices on air, she also navigates her own fight for freedom and autonomy in a society determined to silence her.
- Director: Rafina Khatun
- Writer: Rafina Khatun
- Producer: Rough Edges
- Cast: Gulnaz Ansari
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Boomerman
A mute YouTuber’s quest to entertain his fans with bizarre stunts spirals into madness when his secret obsession with torturing a captive man blurs the line between spectacle and cruelty.
- Director: Thi Ki
- Writer: Thi Ki
- Producer: Karthik Manickam
- Cast: Jith Pal Singh
- Language: Tamil
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Thriller, Dark Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Boomerman
A mute YouTuber’s quest to entertain his fans with bizarre stunts spirals into madness when his secret obsession with torturing a captive man blurs the line between spectacle and cruelty.
- Director: Thi Ki
- Writer: Thi Ki
- Producer: Karthik Manickam
- Cast: Jith Pal Singh
- Language: Tamil
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Thriller, Dark Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The Heart Smiles
A heartwarming romantic comedy where two former college sweethearts, now grandparents, reunite and impulsively run away together. Their chaotic getaway turns into a tender journey of rediscovery, reminding us that love and companionship have no age.
- Director: Aftab Abbasi
- Cast: Feryal Khan, Navdeep Bobby Jhajj, Maya Sophia Henderson
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Romantic Comedy
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Heart Smiles
A heartwarming romantic comedy where two former college sweethearts, now grandparents, reunite and impulsively run away together. Their chaotic getaway turns into a tender journey of rediscovery, reminding us that love and companionship have no age.
- Director: Aftab Abbasi
- Cast: Feryal Khan, Navdeep Bobby Jhajj, Maya Sophia Henderson
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Romantic Comedy
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
CasteGate: The Untold Story
A documentary feature exposing how false narratives and institutional misconduct targeted Hindu Americans in California, undermining civil liberties and highlighting the need for justice, accountability, and the defense of democratic principles.
- Director: Vikram Mishra
- Producers: Ravi Rajan, Ficus Media, The Big Film Company
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
CasteGate: The Untold Story
A documentary feature exposing how false narratives and institutional misconduct targeted Hindu Americans in California, undermining civil liberties and highlighting the need for justice, accountability, and the defense of democratic principles.
- Director: Vikram Mishra
- Producers: Ravi Rajan, Ficus Media, The Big Film Company
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Poli
Through the innocent perspective of a child, Poli explores feminism and womanhood as Shruti reimagines the women around her as strong, capable figures while observing everyday conversations shaped by tradition.
- Director: Janvi Madabusi
- Producer: Janvi Madabusi
- Cast: Harsha Gupte, Rahee Patil, Arya Kolekar
- Country: India
- Language: Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student)
- Genre: Kids
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Poli
Through the innocent perspective of a child, Poli explores feminism and womanhood as Shruti reimagines the women around her as strong, capable figures while observing everyday conversations shaped by tradition.
- Director: Janvi Madabusi
- Producer: Janvi Madabusi
- Cast: Harsha Gupte, Rahee Patil, Arya Kolekar
- Country: India
- Language: Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student)
- Genre: Kids
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
A Way of Looking
Two visually impaired artists reimagine the act of seeing through imagination, emotion, and inner perception. Drawing from the ancient concept of Navaras, the film challenges ideas of ableness and invites viewers to experience reality beyond sight through the mind, memory, and soul.
- Director: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Cinematographer: Anzar Mehraj
- Editor: Samah Qundeel
- Sound Designer: Syed Muskan Shafiq
- Research & Narrative: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short (Experimental, Student)
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
A Way of Looking
Two visually impaired artists reimagine the act of seeing through imagination, emotion, and inner perception. Drawing from the ancient concept of Navaras, the film challenges ideas of ableness and invites viewers to experience reality beyond sight through the mind, memory, and soul.
- Director: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Cinematographer: Anzar Mehraj
- Editor: Samah Qundeel
- Sound Designer: Syed Muskan Shafiq
- Research & Narrative: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short (Experimental, Student)
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Leave Me Alone
Assigned to photograph an abandoned Victorian manor, Izzy’s routine job spirals into a nightmare as the house’s colonial past resurfaces. Haunted by spectral visions, she is forced to confront buried truths before the manor’s vengeful spirit consumes her.
- Director: Shehroze Khan
- Cast: Kiran Sonia Sawar, Mehmood Sultan, Anisa Butt
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Psychological Thriller
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Leave Me Alone
Assigned to photograph an abandoned Victorian manor, Izzy’s routine job spirals into a nightmare as the house’s colonial past resurfaces. Haunted by spectral visions, she is forced to confront buried truths before the manor’s vengeful spirit consumes her.
- Director: Shehroze Khan
- Cast: Kiran Sonia Sawar, Mehmood Sultan, Anisa Butt
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Psychological Thriller
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tat Tvam Asi – That You Are!
After his father’s death, the son of an Indian migrant returns reluctantly to India to perform the final rites. Through encounters with people, rituals, and silence, he confronts his fractured identity and the truth of Tat Tvam Asi that wherever one goes, the essence of self remains unchanged.
- Director: Medhpranav Saraswati Babasaheb
- Writers: Milind Damle, Mohan Thite
- Producers: Mohan Thite, Milind Damle
- Cast: Manav Chaudhuri, Uday Narkar
- Country: Australia
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Tat Tvam Asi – That You Are!
After his father’s death, the son of an Indian migrant returns reluctantly to India to perform the final rites. Through encounters with people, rituals, and silence, he confronts his fractured identity and the truth of Tat Tvam Asi that wherever one goes, the essence of self remains unchanged.
- Director: Medhpranav Saraswati Babasaheb
- Writers: Milind Damle, Mohan Thite
- Producers: Mohan Thite, Milind Damle
- Cast: Manav Chaudhuri, Uday Narkar
- Country: Australia
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Matter
A routine trip across Mumbai turns perilous when Karthik, a 25-year-old corporate employee, is forced into a race against time to rescue his best friend from a ruthless gangster, navigating chaos, danger, and unexpected twists along the way.
- Director: Pujit Kalash (Firebrand, Kal-Yug: Age of Darkness)
- Writer: Pujit Kalash
- Cast: Divyam Vir Gauba, Ashok Samarth, Chandan Samal
- Country: United Kingdom
- Filming Location: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Marathi
- Subtitles: Available in English
- Project Type: Student Short Film (London Film School)
- Genres: Action, Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Suspense
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Matter
A routine trip across Mumbai turns perilous when Karthik, a 25-year-old corporate employee, is forced into a race against time to rescue his best friend from a ruthless gangster, navigating chaos, danger, and unexpected twists along the way.
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Director: Pujit Kalash
(Firebrand, Kal-Yug: Age of Darkness) - Writer: Pujit Kalash
- Cast: Divyam Vir Gauba, Ashok Samarth, Chandan Samal
- Country: United Kingdom
- Filming Location: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Marathi
- Subtitles: Available in English
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Project Type: Student Short Film
(London Film School) - Genres: Action, Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Suspense
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Harij Weds Sajili
A dark comic satire exposing dowry, patriarchy, and marital oppression in contemporary India. When Harij’s greed turns sinister, a stigmatized sex worker becomes Sajili’s unlikely protector, helping her orchestrate a daring escape that reclaims her agency and exposes systemic exploitation.
- Director: Prataya Saha
- Writer: Angela Page Anshulika Kapoor (Hindi Dialogues & Additional Writing) Maneesh Verma (Additional Hindi Dialogues)
- Cast: Anshulika Kapoor, Rutpanna Aishwarya, Hridaan Saraswat, Ashish Athawale, Lakshmi Karthik
- Country: India, United States
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Dark Comedy, Drama
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Harij Weds Sajili
A dark comic satire exposing dowry, patriarchy, and marital oppression in contemporary India. When Harij’s greed turns sinister, a stigmatized sex worker becomes Sajili’s unlikely protector, helping her orchestrate a daring escape that reclaims her agency and exposes systemic exploitation.
- Director: Prataya Saha
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Writer: Angela Page Anshulika Kapoor (Hindi Dialogues & Additional Writing) Maneesh Verma
(Additional Hindi Dialogues) - Cast: Anshulika Kapoor, Rutpanna Aishwarya, Hridaan Saraswat, Ashish Athawale, Lakshmi Karthik
- Country: India, United States
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Dark Comedy, Drama
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
At Last We Said Goodbye
A quiet, emotionally charged drama about love, memory, and unresolved loss. When a woman returns only to leave forever, two brothers are forced to confront buried truths, fractured loyalties, and the lingering question of whether goodbyes ever truly end.
- Director: Deeshak Patra
- Writer: Deeshak Patra
- Cast: Archit Koli, Aditya Thakur, Priyanka Zemse
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film (Experimental)
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Suspense, Romance, Tragedy
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
At Last We Said Goodbye
A quiet, emotionally charged drama about love, memory, and unresolved loss. When a woman returns only to leave forever, two brothers are forced to confront buried truths, fractured loyalties, and the lingering question of whether goodbyes ever truly end.
- Director: Deeshak Patra
- Writer: Deeshak Patra
- Cast: Archit Koli, Aditya Thakur, Priyanka Zemse
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film (Experimental)
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Suspense, Romance, Tragedy
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Cybershot
A virtual romance turns tragic when two strangers fall deeply in love through a dating app, only to be torn apart by unforeseen circumstances that push their relationship to the edge of survival.
- Director: Keshavi Jaharia
- Writer: Keshavi Jaharia
- Cast: Sharib Hashmi, Keshavi Jaharia
- Country: Netherlands
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cybershot
A virtual romance turns tragic when two strangers fall deeply in love through a dating app, only to be torn apart by unforeseen circumstances that push their relationship to the edge of survival.
- Director: Keshavi Jaharia
- Writer: Keshavi Jaharia
- Cast: Sharib Hashmi, Keshavi Jaharia
- Country: Netherlands
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Portrait
A story set in 1995, Kolkata, following Prateek, a small photo studio photographer, as he captures portraits of different people from a man rushing for his passport photo to a young couple and a family exploring fleeting moments, human emotions, and the connections behind each frame.
- Director: Kunal Chowdhury
- Writer: Kunal Chowdhury
- Cast: Maya Ghosh, Kaushik Roy
- Producer: Humara Movies, Kunal Chowdhury
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali
- Subtitles: Available in English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genres: Slice of Life, Drama
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Portrait
A story set in 1995, Kolkata, following Prateek, a small photo studio photographer, as he captures portraits of different people from a man rushing for his passport photo to a young couple and a family exploring fleeting moments, human emotions, and the connections behind each frame.
- Director: Kunal Chowdhury
- Writer: Kunal Chowdhury
- Cast: Maya Ghosh, Kaushik Roy
- Producer: Humara Movies, Kunal Chowdhury
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali
- Subtitles: Available in English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genres: Slice of Life, Drama
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Salam Shalom
Born to Jewish parents who fled Nazi Germany, Hazel Selzer Kahan revisits her childhood home in Lahore to preserve a legacy of refuge and coexistence, while reflecting on identity, survival, and cross-cultural belonging.
- Director: Hina Ali
- Producers: Hina Ali, Reuben Rogak
- Cast: Hazel Selzer Kahan (Herself)
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Salam Shalom
Born to Jewish parents who fled Nazi Germany, Hazel Selzer Kahan revisits her childhood home in Lahore to preserve a legacy of refuge and coexistence, while reflecting on identity, survival, and cross-cultural belonging.
- Director: Hina Ali
- Producers: Hina Ali, Reuben Rogak
- Cast: Hazel Selzer Kahan (Herself)
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Two Sinners
Two Sinners follows Azhar, a man torn between his rejection of violence and the urge for vengeance when confronted with the man responsible for his sister’s assault. Caught between morality, justice, and rage, his choice exposes the fragile line between victim and perpetrator in a society shaped by patriarchy and power.
- Director: Samir Zaidi
- Writer: Samir Zaidi
- Producer: Samir Zaidi, Shivam Gupta
- Cast: Shardul Bhardwaj, Deipak Sampat, Baharul Islam
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Genre: Drama, Psychological Drama, Social Commentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Two Sinners
Two Sinners follows Azhar, a man torn between his rejection of violence and the urge for vengeance when confronted with the man responsible for his sister’s assault. Caught between morality, justice, and rage, his choice exposes the fragile line between victim and perpetrator in a society shaped by patriarchy and power.
- Director: Samir Zaidi
- Writer: Samir Zaidi
- Producer: Samir Zaidi, Shivam Gupta
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Cast: Shardul Bhardwaj, Deipak Sampat,
Baharul Islam - Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Genre: Drama, Psychological Drama, Social Commentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
That’s A Wrap
On the final day of shooting an indie drama, a real-life married couple prepares to film the emotional climax of their movie. As the line between performance and reality dissolves, buried insecurities, silent misogyny, and power dynamics surface. What begins as acting becomes a reckoning, forcing them to confront truths they’ve long avoided—on set and in their marriage.
- Director: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Writer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Producer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Cast: Shinjini Raval, Sunny Hinduja
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Relationship Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
That’s A Wrap
On the final day of shooting an indie drama, a real-life married couple prepares to film the emotional climax of their movie. As the line between performance and reality dissolves, buried insecurities, silent misogyny, and power dynamics surface. What begins as acting becomes a reckoning, forcing them to confront truths they’ve long avoided—on set and in their marriage.
- Director: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Writer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Producer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Cast: Shinjini Raval, Sunny Hinduja
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Relationship Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
A Little Goldfish
Amid the bustling bazaar of Tehran, a young girl experiences the world as vibrant and full of wonder, while her mother sees it as cold, bitter, and bleak. The film captures the quiet emotional distance between innocence and disillusionment, revealed through their contrasting perceptions of the same world.
- Director: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Writer: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Producer: MohammadReza Rahmani, Mahta Naghizadeh, Fereydoun Taherkhani
- Cast: Entesar Khojaste
- Country: Iran
- Language: Persian
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
A Little Goldfish
Amid the bustling bazaar of Tehran, a young girl experiences the world as vibrant and full of wonder, while her mother sees it as cold, bitter, and bleak. The film captures the quiet emotional distance between innocence and disillusionment, revealed through their contrasting perceptions of the same world.
- Director: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Writer: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Producer: MohammadReza Rahmani, Mahta Naghizadeh, Fereydoun Taherkhani
- Cast: Entesar Khojaste
- Country: Iran
- Language: Persian
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Junie
Junie follows two brothers bound by trauma and love. Kamal, stubborn and declining in both mental and physical health, refuses help at every turn, while his younger brother Dev is determined to save him. As they confront generational wounds, the film asks whether cycles of self-destruction can truly be broken.
- Director: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Writer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Producer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Cast: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Junie
Junie follows two brothers bound by trauma and love. Kamal, stubborn and declining in both mental and physical health, refuses help at every turn, while his younger brother Dev is determined to save him. As they confront generational wounds, the film asks whether cycles of self-destruction can truly be broken.
- Director: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Writer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Producer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Cast: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
MAGA vs. INDIAN
A confrontation erupts between a MAGA supporter and an Indian software engineer, turning a chance encounter into a darkly comic clash of ideology, identity, and modern American tensions. Politics, prejudice, and pride collide.
- Director: Omi Vaidya
- Writer: Omi Vaidya, Sonia Sawkar
- Producer: Omi Vaidya
- Cast: Omi Vaidya, Johnny Freeman, Chad Reinhart
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Satire, Social Commentary
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
MAGA vs. INDIAN
A confrontation erupts between a MAGA supporter and an Indian software engineer, turning a chance encounter into a darkly comic clash of ideology, identity, and modern American tensions. Politics, prejudice, and pride collide.
- Director: Omi Vaidya
- Writer: Omi Vaidya, Sonia Sawkar
- Producer: Omi Vaidya
- Cast: Omi Vaidya, Johnny Freeman, Chad Reinhart
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Satire, Social Commentary
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Saath Paar Zindagi
Saath Paar Zindagi is a powerful documentary celebrating five Padma Shri awardee women over 60 who defied societal norms to reshape culture, compassion, and justice. Through stories of art, conservation, social reform, and resilience, the film honors lives that prove courage and purpose only grow stronger with age.
- Director: Haider Khan, Rishina Kandhari
- Writer: Haider Khan
- Producer: Rishina Kandhari
- Cast: Manjamma Jogati, Chutni Mahato, Parbati Barua, Hirabai Ibrahim Lobi, Friederike Irina Bruning / Sudevi Mata
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary, Social, Inspirational
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saath Paar Zindagi
Saath Paar Zindagi is a powerful documentary celebrating five Padma Shri awardee women over 60 who defied societal norms to reshape culture, compassion, and justice. Through stories of art, conservation, social reform, and resilience, the film honors lives that prove courage and purpose only grow stronger with age.
- Director: Haider Khan, Rishina Kandhari
- Writer: Haider Khan
- Producer: Rishina Kandhari
- Cast: Manjamma Jogati, Chutni Mahato, Parbati Barua, Hirabai Ibrahim Lobi, Friederike Irina Bruning / Sudevi Mata
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary, Social, Inspirational
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Room at the Farm
Nihal struggles to escape a cycle of debt while holding on to his ancestral farmland, a fight that strains his new marriage with Reet. As economic pressure and rapid development close in, the couple grapples with love, survival, and the uncertain future of their community.
- Director: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Producer: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Cast: Guru Bamrah, Vrinda Malhotra
- Country: India
- Language: Panjabi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Room at the Farm
Nihal struggles to escape a cycle of debt while holding on to his ancestral farmland, a fight that strains his new marriage with Reet. As economic pressure and rapid development close in, the couple grapples with love, survival, and the uncertain future of their community.
- Director: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Producer: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Cast: Guru Bamrah, Vrinda Malhotra
- Country: India
- Language: Panjabi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday Special
After 27 years of marriage and a shared love for food, a couple’s cherished Thursday ritual becomes a quiet reflection on love, companionship, and the inevitability of change..
- Director: Varun Tandon
- Writer: Varun Tandon, Krati Tandon
- Producer: Karan Luthra, Krati Tandon, Varun Tandon
- Cast: Anubha Fatehpuria, Ramakant Daayama
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday Special
After 27 years of marriage and a shared love for food, a couple’s cherished Thursday ritual becomes a quiet reflection on love, companionship, and the inevitability of change..
- Director: Varun Tandon
- Writer: Varun Tandon, Krati Tandon
- Producer: Karan Luthra, Krati Tandon, Varun Tandon
- Cast: Anubha Fatehpuria, Ramakant Daayama
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SEEN
A psychological horror where a camera left behind by a mysterious man begins to torment a young female taxi driver, triggering relentless stalking, surveillance, and spiraling paranoia.
- Director: Dhwani Shah
- Writer: Dhwani Shah
- Producer: Lauren Bennett, Myrta Vida
- Cast: Kausar Mohammed (Noori)
- Country: India, United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Psychological
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
SEEN
A psychological horror where a camera left behind by a mysterious man begins to torment a young female taxi driver, triggering relentless stalking, surveillance, and spiraling paranoia.
- Director: Dhwani Shah
- Writer: Dhwani Shah
- Producer: Lauren Bennett, Myrta Vida
- Cast: Kausar Mohammed (Noori)
- Country: India, United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Psychological
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hindi Vindi
A teenage musician in Sydney, Kabir, struggles with cultural identity and a language barrier when his Indian grandmother moves in. They bond over music, leading him to blend Australian hip-hop with traditional Hindi.
- Director: Ali Sayed.
- Writer: Ali Sayed and Jayant Sharma.
- Producer: Aniket Deshkar and Jayant Sharma.
- Cast: Neena Gupta, Mihir Ahuja, and Guy Sebastian (Acting debut).
- Country: India and Australia (Indo-Australian co-production).
- Language: Hindi.
- Film Type: Feature Film.
- Genre: Musical Drama.
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hindi Vindi
A teenage musician in Sydney, Kabir, struggles with cultural identity and a language barrier when his Indian grandmother moves in. They bond over music, leading him to blend Australian hip-hop with traditional Hindi.
- Director: Ali Sayed.
- Writer: Ali Sayed and Jayant Sharma.
- Producer: Aniket Deshkar and Jayant Sharma.
- Cast: Neena Gupta, Mihir Ahuja, and Guy Sebastian (Acting debut).
- Country: India and Australia (Indo-Australian co-production).
- Language: Hindi.
- Film Type: Feature Film.
- Genre: Musical Drama.
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The Invited
Somi, an aspiring artist, moves into a building owned by Director Kim to use it as her art studio. As she adapts to life with its residents, her journey of self-discovery faces conflict when Kim suddenly asks her to leave, testing her independence and resolve.
- Director: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Writers: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Producer: Jung-won Seo
- Country: South Korea
- Language: Korean
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
The Invited
Somi, an aspiring artist, moves into a building owned by Director Kim to use it as her art studio. As she adapts to life with its residents, her journey of self-discovery faces conflict when Kim suddenly asks her to leave, testing her independence and resolve.
- Director: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Writers: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Producer: Jung-won Seo
- Country: South Korea
- Language: Korean
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Untouchable: Laughing Out Caste
Laughing Out Caste follows Manjeet Sarkar, the first Dalit stand-up comedian to tour nationally and internationally, as he uses humor and storytelling to bring unseen experiences into the spotlight.
- Director: Manjeet Sarkar, Mike Noone
- Writer: Manjeet Sarkar
- Producer: Manjeet Sarkar, Santosh Govindaraju
- Film Type: Documentary, Experimental, Feature
- Genres: Comedy, Education, Social Justice
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, English, Hindi, Odia
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
Untouchable: Laughing Out Caste
Laughing Out Caste follows Manjeet Sarkar, the first Dalit stand-up comedian to tour nationally and internationally, as he uses humor and storytelling to bring unseen experiences into the spotlight.
- Director: Manjeet Sarkar, Mike Noone
- Writer: Manjeet Sarkar
- Producer: Manjeet Sarkar, Santosh Govindaraju
- Film Type: Documentary, Experimental, Feature
- Genres: Comedy, Education, Social Justice
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, English, Hindi, Odia
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
Dark Memories (Andher)
Dark Memories, is a short film tackling the poignant story of a girl battling trauma from the male gaze in India, which continues to haunt her in Canada after her recent move from India to Canada.
- Director: Priyanka Shailendra
- Writer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Producer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Film Type: Short Film
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Dark Memories (Andher)
Dark Memories, is a short film tackling the poignant story of a girl battling trauma from the male gaze in India, which continues to haunt her in Canada after her recent move from India to Canada.
- Director: Priyanka Shailendra
- Writer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Producer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Film Type: Short Film
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Lost Smile
In a world where the air is no longer safe to breathe, faces are covered long before they are fully known. Masks become a second skin, shielding lungs while quietly erasing something else—the simple, human act of smiling.
- Director: Tejas Raxwal
- Director: Bhuvi Raxwal
- Writer: Ria Aggarwal
- Producer: Tejas Raxwal
- Producer: Bhuvi Raxwal
- Project Type: Documentary, Feature, Short, Student, Web/New Media
- Runtime: 3 minutes 8 seconds
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Lost Smile
In a world where the air is no longer safe to breathe, faces are covered long before they are fully known. Masks become a second skin, shielding lungs while quietly erasing something else—the simple, human act of smiling.
- Director: Tejas Raxwal
- Director: Bhuvi Raxwal
- Writer: Ria Aggarwal
- Producer: Tejas Raxwal
- Producer: Bhuvi Raxwal
- Project Type: Documentary, Feature, Short, Student, Web/New Media
- Runtime: 3 minutes 8 seconds
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Echoes of Us
A grieving man Arjun discovers a video diary recorded by his late wife Kate, but as he listens, the voice begins to shift-becoming his own, unraveling a terrifying truth that he has long suppressed.
- Director: Joe Rajan
- producer: Pooja Batra
- Cast: Deepak Tijori, Lulia Vantur
- Country: India
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
Echoes of Us
A grieving man Arjun discovers a video diary recorded by his late wife Kate, but as he listens, the voice begins to shift-becoming his own, unraveling a terrifying truth that he has long suppressed.
- Director: Joe Rajan
- producer: Pooja Batra
- Cast: Deepak Tijori, Lulia Vantur
- Country: India
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
Portrait
A story set in 1995, Kolkata, following Prateek, a small photo studio photographer, as he captures portraits of different people from a man rushing for his passport photo to a young couple and a family exploring fleeting moments, human emotions, and the connections behind each frame.
- Director: Kunal Chowdhury
- Writer: Kunal Chowdhury
- Cast: Maya Ghosh, Kaushik Roy
- Producer: Humara Movies, Kunal Chowdhury
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali
- Subtitles: Available in English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genres: Slice of Life, Drama
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Portrait
A story set in 1995, Kolkata, following Prateek, a small photo studio photographer, as he captures portraits of different people from a man rushing for his passport photo to a young couple and a family exploring fleeting moments, human emotions, and the connections behind each frame.
- Director: Kunal Chowdhury
- Writer: Kunal Chowdhury
- Cast: Maya Ghosh, Kaushik Roy
- Producer: Humara Movies, Kunal Chowdhury
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali
- Subtitles: Available in English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genres: Slice of Life, Drama
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Matter
A routine trip across Mumbai turns perilous when Karthik, a 25-year-old corporate employee, is forced into a race against time to rescue his best friend from a ruthless gangster, navigating chaos, danger, and unexpected twists along the way.
- Director: Pujit Kalash (Firebrand, Kal-Yug: Age of Darkness)
- Writer: Pujit Kalash
- Cast: Divyam Vir Gauba, Ashok Samarth, Chandan Samal
- Country: United Kingdom
- Filming Location: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Marathi
- Subtitles: Available in English
- Project Type: Student Short Film (London Film School)
- Genres: Action, Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Suspense
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Matter
A routine trip across Mumbai turns perilous when Karthik, a 25-year-old corporate employee, is forced into a race against time to rescue his best friend from a ruthless gangster, navigating chaos, danger, and unexpected twists along the way.
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Director: Pujit Kalash
(Firebrand, Kal-Yug: Age of Darkness) - Writer: Pujit Kalash
- Cast: Divyam Vir Gauba, Ashok Samarth, Chandan Samal
- Country: United Kingdom
- Filming Location: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Marathi
- Subtitles: Available in English
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Project Type: Student Short Film
(London Film School) - Genres: Action, Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Suspense
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Poli
Through the innocent perspective of a child, Poli explores feminism and womanhood as Shruti reimagines the women around her as strong, capable figures while observing everyday conversations shaped by tradition.
- Director: Janvi Madabusi
- Producer: Janvi Madabusi
- Cast: Harsha Gupte, Rahee Patil, Arya Kolekar
- Country: India
- Language: Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student)
- Genre: Kids
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Poli
Through the innocent perspective of a child, Poli explores feminism and womanhood as Shruti reimagines the women around her as strong, capable figures while observing everyday conversations shaped by tradition.
- Director: Janvi Madabusi
- Producer: Janvi Madabusi
- Cast: Harsha Gupte, Rahee Patil, Arya Kolekar
- Country: India
- Language: Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student)
- Genre: Kids
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Harij Weds Sajili
A dark comic satire exposing dowry, patriarchy, and marital oppression in contemporary India. When Harij’s greed turns sinister, a stigmatized sex worker becomes Sajili’s unlikely protector, helping her orchestrate a daring escape that reclaims her agency and exposes systemic exploitation.
- Director: Prataya Saha
- Writer: Angela Page Anshulika Kapoor (Hindi Dialogues & Additional Writing) Maneesh Verma (Additional Hindi Dialogues)
- Cast: Anshulika Kapoor, Rutpanna Aishwarya, Hridaan Saraswat, Ashish Athawale, Lakshmi Karthik
- Country: India, United States
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Dark Comedy, Drama
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Harij Weds Sajili
A dark comic satire exposing dowry, patriarchy, and marital oppression in contemporary India. When Harij’s greed turns sinister, a stigmatized sex worker becomes Sajili’s unlikely protector, helping her orchestrate a daring escape that reclaims her agency and exposes systemic exploitation.
- Director: Prataya Saha
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Writer: Angela Page Anshulika Kapoor (Hindi Dialogues & Additional Writing) Maneesh Verma
(Additional Hindi Dialogues) - Cast: Anshulika Kapoor, Rutpanna Aishwarya, Hridaan Saraswat, Ashish Athawale, Lakshmi Karthik
- Country: India, United States
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Dark Comedy, Drama
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
At Last We Said Goodbye
A quiet, emotionally charged drama about love, memory, and unresolved loss. When a woman returns only to leave forever, two brothers are forced to confront buried truths, fractured loyalties, and the lingering question of whether goodbyes ever truly end.
- Director: Deeshak Patra
- Writer: Deeshak Patra
- Cast: Archit Koli, Aditya Thakur, Priyanka Zemse
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film (Experimental)
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Suspense, Romance, Tragedy
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
At Last We Said Goodbye
A quiet, emotionally charged drama about love, memory, and unresolved loss. When a woman returns only to leave forever, two brothers are forced to confront buried truths, fractured loyalties, and the lingering question of whether goodbyes ever truly end.
- Director: Deeshak Patra
- Writer: Deeshak Patra
- Cast: Archit Koli, Aditya Thakur, Priyanka Zemse
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film (Experimental)
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Suspense, Romance, Tragedy
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Cybershot
A virtual romance turns tragic when two strangers fall deeply in love through a dating app, only to be torn apart by unforeseen circumstances that push their relationship to the edge of survival.
- Director: Keshavi Jaharia
- Writer: Keshavi Jaharia
- Cast: Sharib Hashmi, Keshavi Jaharia
- Country: Netherlands
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cybershot
A virtual romance turns tragic when two strangers fall deeply in love through a dating app, only to be torn apart by unforeseen circumstances that push their relationship to the edge of survival.
- Director: Keshavi Jaharia
- Writer: Keshavi Jaharia
- Cast: Sharib Hashmi, Keshavi Jaharia
- Country: Netherlands
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Anger (Gussa)
A tense conversation between two best friends forces Aditi to confront the source of her anger, blurring the line between reality and imagination as silence and emotion collide.
- Writer: Himanshi Marwah
- Producer: Anil Marwah
- Cast: Chitra Raj, Siksha Nahata
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Anger (Gussa)
A tense conversation between two best friends forces Aditi to confront the source of her anger, blurring the line between reality and imagination as silence and emotion collide.
- Writer: Himanshi Marwah
- Producer: Anil Marwah
- Cast: Chitra Raj, Siksha Nahata
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Leave Me Alone
Assigned to photograph an abandoned Victorian manor, Izzy’s routine job spirals into a nightmare as the house’s colonial past resurfaces. Haunted by spectral visions, she is forced to confront buried truths before the manor’s vengeful spirit consumes her.
- Director: Shehroze Khan
- Cast: Kiran Sonia Sawar, Mehmood Sultan, Anisa Butt
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Psychological Thriller
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Leave Me Alone
Assigned to photograph an abandoned Victorian manor, Izzy’s routine job spirals into a nightmare as the house’s colonial past resurfaces. Haunted by spectral visions, she is forced to confront buried truths before the manor’s vengeful spirit consumes her.
- Director: Shehroze Khan
- Cast: Kiran Sonia Sawar, Mehmood Sultan, Anisa Butt
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Psychological Thriller
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tat Tvam Asi – That You Are!
After his father’s death, the son of an Indian migrant returns reluctantly to India to perform the final rites. Through encounters with people, rituals, and silence, he confronts his fractured identity and the truth of Tat Tvam Asi that wherever one goes, the essence of self remains unchanged.
- Director: Medhpranav Saraswati Babasaheb
- Writers: Milind Damle, Mohan Thite
- Producers: Mohan Thite, Milind Damle
- Cast: Manav Chaudhuri, Uday Narkar
- Country: Australia
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Tat Tvam Asi – That You Are!
After his father’s death, the son of an Indian migrant returns reluctantly to India to perform the final rites. Through encounters with people, rituals, and silence, he confronts his fractured identity and the truth of Tat Tvam Asi that wherever one goes, the essence of self remains unchanged.
- Director: Medhpranav Saraswati Babasaheb
- Writers: Milind Damle, Mohan Thite
- Producers: Mohan Thite, Milind Damle
- Cast: Manav Chaudhuri, Uday Narkar
- Country: Australia
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Heart Smiles
A heartwarming romantic comedy where two former college sweethearts, now grandparents, reunite and impulsively run away together. Their chaotic getaway turns into a tender journey of rediscovery, reminding us that love and companionship have no age.
- Director: Aftab Abbasi
- Cast: Feryal Khan, Navdeep Bobby Jhajj, Maya Sophia Henderson
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Romantic Comedy
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Heart Smiles
A heartwarming romantic comedy where two former college sweethearts, now grandparents, reunite and impulsively run away together. Their chaotic getaway turns into a tender journey of rediscovery, reminding us that love and companionship have no age.
- Director: Aftab Abbasi
- Cast: Feryal Khan, Navdeep Bobby Jhajj, Maya Sophia Henderson
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Romantic Comedy
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Reverse
A hand-drawn animated short that contrasts the worship of divine feminine power with the grim reality of violence and injustice faced by women in India, exposing the hypocrisy between celebration and lived experience.
- Director: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Writer: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Producers: Vijaykumar Mirchandani, Debapriya Sengupta
- Country: United States
- Film Type: Short Film (Animation)
- Genre: Social, Drama, Women, Human Rights
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Reverse
A hand-drawn animated short that contrasts the worship of divine feminine power with the grim reality of violence and injustice faced by women in India, exposing the hypocrisy between celebration and lived experience.
- Director: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Writer: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Producers: Vijaykumar Mirchandani, Debapriya Sengupta
- Country: United States
- Film Type: Short Film (Animation)
- Genre: Social, Drama, Women, Human Rights
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Boomerman
A mute YouTuber’s quest to entertain his fans with bizarre stunts spirals into madness when his secret obsession with torturing a captive man blurs the line between spectacle and cruelty.
- Director: Thi Ki
- Writer: Thi Ki
- Producer: Karthik Manickam
- Cast: Jith Pal Singh
- Language: Tamil
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Thriller, Dark Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Boomerman
A mute YouTuber’s quest to entertain his fans with bizarre stunts spirals into madness when his secret obsession with torturing a captive man blurs the line between spectacle and cruelty.
- Director: Thi Ki
- Writer: Thi Ki
- Producer: Karthik Manickam
- Cast: Jith Pal Singh
- Language: Tamil
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Thriller, Dark Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Almari ka Achaar
A tender tale of love and resilience, Almari ka Achaar follows Prakash and Mohan, two middle-aged Rajasthani migrants whose quiet companionship defies societal expectations. As they navigate love, duty, and judgment, their bond becomes a gentle testament to authenticity and the enduring power of human connection.
- Director: Raakesh Rawat
- Writer: Vishal Nahar
- Producer: Raakesh Rawat
- Cast: Manwendra Tripathy, Manoj Sharma, Neha Vyaso, Uday Atroliya, Dweet Hemant Bapna
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama-Romance, Slice of Life, Social Commentary
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Almari ka Achaar
A tender tale of love and resilience, Almari ka Achaar follows Prakash and Mohan, two middle-aged Rajasthani migrants whose quiet companionship defies societal expectations. As they navigate love, duty, and judgment, their bond becomes a gentle testament to authenticity and the enduring power of human connection.
- Director: Raakesh Rawat
- Writer: Vishal Nahar
- Producer: Raakesh Rawat
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Cast: Manwendra Tripathy, Manoj Sharma, Neha Vyaso, Uday Atroliya,
Dweet Hemant Bapna - Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama-Romance, Slice of Life, Social Commentary
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
A Door to My Memory
In a dystopian world where memories are stored on external drives, a 65-year-old man struggles to preserve fragments of a life he can no longer remember, clinging desperately to what little space and time he has left.
- Director: Sheryar Ali
- Cast: Saad Naseem, Aimen Zahra, Syed Tanveer Hussain
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama, Sci-Fi, Dystopian
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
A Door to My Memory
In a dystopian world where memories are stored on external drives, a 65-year-old man struggles to preserve fragments of a life he can no longer remember, clinging desperately to what little space and time he has left.
- Director: Sheryar Ali
- Cast: Saad Naseem, Aimen Zahra, Syed Tanveer Hussain
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama, Sci-Fi, Dystopian
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
My Comrade
When a wounded rebel seeks shelter in the home of a tribal villager, their fragile coexistence evolves into a tense relationship shaped by political conflict and forbidden love, forcing both men to confront loyalty, desire, and survival.
- Director: Tathagata Ghosh
- Writer: Buan G.
- Producer: Tathagata Ghosh
- Cast: Sounak Kundu, Aratrick Bhadra, Adrija Majumdar
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, Santali
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Political
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
My Comrade
When a wounded rebel seeks shelter in the home of a tribal villager, their fragile coexistence evolves into a tense relationship shaped by political conflict and forbidden love, forcing both men to confront loyalty, desire, and survival.
- Director: Tathagata Ghosh
- Writer: Buan G.
- Producer: Tathagata Ghosh
- Cast: Sounak Kundu, Aratrick Bhadra, Adrija Majumdar
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, Santali
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Political
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Rom Con
A sharp, heartfelt romantic dramedy following Janhavi, a witty 30-something reluctantly attending a romance convention for “marriage-age” desis. As humour masks heartbreak, unexpected connections force her to confront love, cultural expectations, and emotional vulnerability.
- Directors: Brittany Ramjattan, Andrew Beguin
- Writers: Tom Quach, Dini Parayitam
- Producers: Zen Dot, Prashant Vankamamidi, Dini Parayitam
- Cast: Zen Dot, Levin Valayil, Anand Ray
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Rom Con
A sharp, heartfelt romantic dramedy following Janhavi, a witty 30-something reluctantly attending a romance convention for “marriage-age” desis. As humour masks heartbreak, unexpected connections force her to confront love, cultural expectations, and emotional vulnerability.
- Directors: Brittany Ramjattan, Andrew Beguin
- Writers: Tom Quach, Dini Parayitam
- Producers: Zen Dot, Prashant Vankamamidi, Dini Parayitam
- Cast: Zen Dot, Levin Valayil, Anand Ray
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Kaju Katli
A Marathi-American teenager, Akshay, struggles to make kaju katli for the annual Diwali party while grappling with grief. Through this culinary challenge, he confronts his cultural identity and personal loss.
- Director: Sujay Khona
- Writers: Sujay Khona, Natalia Melnikova
- Producer: Daniel Zaitoun
- Cast: Aadith Iyer, Shriya Bharadwaz, Prajakta Vaze, Meera Narasimhan
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student Film)
- Genre: Drama, Coming-of-Age, Cultural
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Kaju Katli
A Marathi-American teenager, Akshay, struggles to make kaju katli for the annual Diwali party while grappling with grief. Through this culinary challenge, he confronts his cultural identity and personal loss.
- Director: Sujay Khona
- Writers: Sujay Khona, Natalia Melnikova
- Producer: Daniel Zaitoun
- Cast: Aadith Iyer, Shriya Bharadwaz, Prajakta Vaze, Meera Narasimhan
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student Film)
- Genre: Drama, Coming-of-Age, Cultural
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Two Sinners
Two Sinners follows Azhar, a man torn between his rejection of violence and the urge for vengeance when confronted with the man responsible for his sister’s assault. Caught between morality, justice, and rage, his choice exposes the fragile line between victim and perpetrator in a society shaped by patriarchy and power.
- Director: Samir Zaidi
- Writer: Samir Zaidi
- Producer: Samir Zaidi, Shivam Gupta
- Cast: Shardul Bhardwaj, Deipak Sampat, Baharul Islam
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Genre: Drama, Psychological Drama, Social Commentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Two Sinners
Two Sinners follows Azhar, a man torn between his rejection of violence and the urge for vengeance when confronted with the man responsible for his sister’s assault. Caught between morality, justice, and rage, his choice exposes the fragile line between victim and perpetrator in a society shaped by patriarchy and power.
- Director: Samir Zaidi
- Writer: Samir Zaidi
- Producer: Samir Zaidi, Shivam Gupta
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Cast: Shardul Bhardwaj, Deipak Sampat,
Baharul Islam - Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Genre: Drama, Psychological Drama, Social Commentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
MAGA vs. INDIAN
A confrontation erupts between a MAGA supporter and an Indian software engineer, turning a chance encounter into a darkly comic clash of ideology, identity, and modern American tensions. Politics, prejudice, and pride collide.
- Director: Omi Vaidya
- Writer: Omi Vaidya, Sonia Sawkar
- Producer: Omi Vaidya
- Cast: Omi Vaidya, Johnny Freeman, Chad Reinhart
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Satire, Social Commentary
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
MAGA vs. INDIAN
A confrontation erupts between a MAGA supporter and an Indian software engineer, turning a chance encounter into a darkly comic clash of ideology, identity, and modern American tensions. Politics, prejudice, and pride collide.
- Director: Omi Vaidya
- Writer: Omi Vaidya, Sonia Sawkar
- Producer: Omi Vaidya
- Cast: Omi Vaidya, Johnny Freeman, Chad Reinhart
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Satire, Social Commentary
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
That’s A Wrap
On the final day of shooting an indie drama, a real-life married couple prepares to film the emotional climax of their movie. As the line between performance and reality dissolves, buried insecurities, silent misogyny, and power dynamics surface. What begins as acting becomes a reckoning, forcing them to confront truths they’ve long avoided—on set and in their marriage.
- Director: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Writer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Producer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Cast: Shinjini Raval, Sunny Hinduja
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Relationship Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
That’s A Wrap
On the final day of shooting an indie drama, a real-life married couple prepares to film the emotional climax of their movie. As the line between performance and reality dissolves, buried insecurities, silent misogyny, and power dynamics surface. What begins as acting becomes a reckoning, forcing them to confront truths they’ve long avoided—on set and in their marriage.
- Director: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Writer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Producer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Cast: Shinjini Raval, Sunny Hinduja
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Relationship Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
A Little Goldfish
Amid the bustling bazaar of Tehran, a young girl experiences the world as vibrant and full of wonder, while her mother sees it as cold, bitter, and bleak. The film captures the quiet emotional distance between innocence and disillusionment, revealed through their contrasting perceptions of the same world.
- Director: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Writer: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Producer: MohammadReza Rahmani, Mahta Naghizadeh, Fereydoun Taherkhani
- Cast: Entesar Khojaste
- Country: Iran
- Language: Persian
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
A Little Goldfish
Amid the bustling bazaar of Tehran, a young girl experiences the world as vibrant and full of wonder, while her mother sees it as cold, bitter, and bleak. The film captures the quiet emotional distance between innocence and disillusionment, revealed through their contrasting perceptions of the same world.
- Director: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Writer: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Producer: MohammadReza Rahmani, Mahta Naghizadeh, Fereydoun Taherkhani
- Cast: Entesar Khojaste
- Country: Iran
- Language: Persian
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Junie
Junie follows two brothers bound by trauma and love. Kamal, stubborn and declining in both mental and physical health, refuses help at every turn, while his younger brother Dev is determined to save him. As they confront generational wounds, the film asks whether cycles of self-destruction can truly be broken.
- Director: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Writer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Producer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Cast: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Junie
Junie follows two brothers bound by trauma and love. Kamal, stubborn and declining in both mental and physical health, refuses help at every turn, while his younger brother Dev is determined to save him. As they confront generational wounds, the film asks whether cycles of self-destruction can truly be broken.
- Director: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Writer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Producer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Cast: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Room at the Farm
Nihal struggles to escape a cycle of debt while holding on to his ancestral farmland, a fight that strains his new marriage with Reet. As economic pressure and rapid development close in, the couple grapples with love, survival, and the uncertain future of their community.
- Director: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Producer: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Cast: Guru Bamrah, Vrinda Malhotra
- Country: India
- Language: Panjabi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Room at the Farm
Nihal struggles to escape a cycle of debt while holding on to his ancestral farmland, a fight that strains his new marriage with Reet. As economic pressure and rapid development close in, the couple grapples with love, survival, and the uncertain future of their community.
- Director: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Producer: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Cast: Guru Bamrah, Vrinda Malhotra
- Country: India
- Language: Panjabi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday Special
After 27 years of marriage and a shared love for food, a couple’s cherished Thursday ritual becomes a quiet reflection on love, companionship, and the inevitability of change..
- Director: Varun Tandon
- Writer: Varun Tandon, Krati Tandon
- Producer: Karan Luthra, Krati Tandon, Varun Tandon
- Cast: Anubha Fatehpuria, Ramakant Daayama
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday Special
After 27 years of marriage and a shared love for food, a couple’s cherished Thursday ritual becomes a quiet reflection on love, companionship, and the inevitability of change..
- Director: Varun Tandon
- Writer: Varun Tandon, Krati Tandon
- Producer: Karan Luthra, Krati Tandon, Varun Tandon
- Cast: Anubha Fatehpuria, Ramakant Daayama
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Dark Memories (Andher)
Dark Memories, is a short film tackling the poignant story of a girl battling trauma from the male gaze in India, which continues to haunt her in Canada after her recent move from India to Canada.
- Director: Priyanka Shailendra
- Writer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Producer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Film Type: Short Film
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Dark Memories (Andher)
Dark Memories, is a short film tackling the poignant story of a girl battling trauma from the male gaze in India, which continues to haunt her in Canada after her recent move from India to Canada.
- Director: Priyanka Shailendra
- Writer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Producer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Film Type: Short Film
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Echoes of Us
A grieving man Arjun discovers a video diary recorded by his late wife Kate, but as he listens, the voice begins to shift-becoming his own, unraveling a terrifying truth that he has long suppressed.
- Director: Joe Rajan
- producer: Pooja Batra
- Cast: Deepak Tijori, Lulia Vantur
- Country: India
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
Echoes of Us
A grieving man Arjun discovers a video diary recorded by his late wife Kate, but as he listens, the voice begins to shift-becoming his own, unraveling a terrifying truth that he has long suppressed.
- Director: Joe Rajan
- producer: Pooja Batra
- Cast: Deepak Tijori, Lulia Vantur
- Country: India
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
Salam Shalom
Born to Jewish parents who fled Nazi Germany, Hazel Selzer Kahan revisits her childhood home in Lahore to preserve a legacy of refuge and coexistence, while reflecting on identity, survival, and cross-cultural belonging.
- Director: Hina Ali
- Producers: Hina Ali, Reuben Rogak
- Cast: Hazel Selzer Kahan (Herself)
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Salam Shalom
Born to Jewish parents who fled Nazi Germany, Hazel Selzer Kahan revisits her childhood home in Lahore to preserve a legacy of refuge and coexistence, while reflecting on identity, survival, and cross-cultural belonging.
- Director: Hina Ali
- Producers: Hina Ali, Reuben Rogak
- Cast: Hazel Selzer Kahan (Herself)
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Kaashi to Kumbh
A sensory, devotional journey following three seekers through India’s sacred rituals from the burning ghats of Kaashi to the rare Maha Kumbh Mela and the celebration of Maha Shivaratri exploring transformation, spirituality, and the reconnection of the soul.
- Director: Abhilash Karunakaran
- Writer: Shane Shakeeb Ali
- Producers: Shane Shakeeb Ali, Jonas Arca, Abhilash Karunakaran
- Cast: Shane Ali, Jonas Arca, Terry Taylor
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature (Experimental)
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Kaashi to Kumbh
A sensory, devotional journey following three seekers through India’s sacred rituals from the burning ghats of Kaashi to the rare Maha Kumbh Mela and the celebration of Maha Shivaratri exploring transformation, spirituality, and the reconnection of the soul.
- Director: Abhilash Karunakaran
- Writer: Shane Shakeeb Ali
- Producers: Shane Shakeeb Ali, Jonas Arca, Abhilash Karunakaran
- Cast: Shane Ali, Jonas Arca, Terry Taylor
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature (Experimental)
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Ismail
A moving documentary following Ismail as he overcomes academic failure and limited family support to carve his own path to success. Through interviews and reenactments, the film explores resilience and what it takes to become extraordinary.
- Director: Ayesha Farooq
- Cast: Muhammad Anas Uddin (Ismail)
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary, Inspirational, Social Realism
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Ismail
A moving documentary following Ismail as he overcomes academic failure and limited family support to carve his own path to success. Through interviews and reenactments, the film explores resilience and what it takes to become extraordinary.
- Director: Ayesha Farooq
- Cast: Muhammad Anas Uddin (Ismail)
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary, Inspirational, Social Realism
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Saath Paar Zindagi
Saath Paar Zindagi is a powerful documentary celebrating five Padma Shri awardee women over 60 who defied societal norms to reshape culture, compassion, and justice. Through stories of art, conservation, social reform, and resilience, the film honors lives that prove courage and purpose only grow stronger with age.
- Director: Haider Khan, Rishina Kandhari
- Writer: Haider Khan
- Producer: Rishina Kandhari
- Cast: Manjamma Jogati, Chutni Mahato, Parbati Barua, Hirabai Ibrahim Lobi, Friederike Irina Bruning / Sudevi Mata
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary, Social, Inspirational
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saath Paar Zindagi
Saath Paar Zindagi is a powerful documentary celebrating five Padma Shri awardee women over 60 who defied societal norms to reshape culture, compassion, and justice. Through stories of art, conservation, social reform, and resilience, the film honors lives that prove courage and purpose only grow stronger with age.
- Director: Haider Khan, Rishina Kandhari
- Writer: Haider Khan
- Producer: Rishina Kandhari
- Cast: Manjamma Jogati, Chutni Mahato, Parbati Barua, Hirabai Ibrahim Lobi, Friederike Irina Bruning / Sudevi Mata
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary, Social, Inspirational
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
A Way of Looking
Two visually impaired artists reimagine the act of seeing through imagination, emotion, and inner perception. Drawing from the ancient concept of Navaras, the film challenges ideas of ableness and invites viewers to experience reality beyond sight through the mind, memory, and soul.
- Director: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Cinematographer: Anzar Mehraj
- Editor: Samah Qundeel
- Sound Designer: Syed Muskan Shafiq
- Research & Narrative: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short (Experimental, Student)
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
A Way of Looking
Two visually impaired artists reimagine the act of seeing through imagination, emotion, and inner perception. Drawing from the ancient concept of Navaras, the film challenges ideas of ableness and invites viewers to experience reality beyond sight through the mind, memory, and soul.
- Director: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Cinematographer: Anzar Mehraj
- Editor: Samah Qundeel
- Sound Designer: Syed Muskan Shafiq
- Research & Narrative: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short (Experimental, Student)
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
What Will People Say?
In post-riot Ahmedabad, Gulnaz breaks barriers as a community radio jockey, becoming a powerful voice against patriarchy and division. As she amplifies marginalized voices on air, she also navigates her own fight for freedom and autonomy in a society determined to silence her.
- Director: Rafina Khatun
- Writer: Rafina Khatun
- Producer: Rough Edges
- Cast: Gulnaz Ansari
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
What Will People Say?
In post-riot Ahmedabad, Gulnaz breaks barriers as a community radio jockey, becoming a powerful voice against patriarchy and division. As she amplifies marginalized voices on air, she also navigates her own fight for freedom and autonomy in a society determined to silence her.
- Director: Rafina Khatun
- Writer: Rafina Khatun
- Producer: Rough Edges
- Cast: Gulnaz Ansari
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
CasteGate: The Untold Story
A documentary feature exposing how false narratives and institutional misconduct targeted Hindu Americans in California, undermining civil liberties and highlighting the need for justice, accountability, and the defense of democratic principles.
- Director: Vikram Mishra
- Producers: Ravi Rajan, Ficus Media, The Big Film Company
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
CasteGate: The Untold Story
A documentary feature exposing how false narratives and institutional misconduct targeted Hindu Americans in California, undermining civil liberties and highlighting the need for justice, accountability, and the defense of democratic principles.
- Director: Vikram Mishra
- Producers: Ravi Rajan, Ficus Media, The Big Film Company
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Untouchable: Laughing Out Caste
Laughing Out Caste follows Manjeet Sarkar, the first Dalit stand-up comedian to tour nationally and internationally, as he uses humor and storytelling to bring unseen experiences into the spotlight.
- Director: Manjeet Sarkar, Mike Noone
- Writer: Manjeet Sarkar
- Producer: Manjeet Sarkar, Santosh Govindaraju
- Film Type: Documentary, Experimental, Feature
- Genres: Comedy, Education, Social Justice
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, English, Hindi, Odia
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
Untouchable: Laughing Out Caste
Laughing Out Caste follows Manjeet Sarkar, the first Dalit stand-up comedian to tour nationally and internationally, as he uses humor and storytelling to bring unseen experiences into the spotlight.
- Director: Manjeet Sarkar, Mike Noone
- Writer: Manjeet Sarkar
- Producer: Manjeet Sarkar, Santosh Govindaraju
- Film Type: Documentary, Experimental, Feature
- Genres: Comedy, Education, Social Justice
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, English, Hindi, Odia
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
Lost Smile
In a world where the air is no longer safe to breathe, faces are covered long before they are fully known. Masks become a second skin, shielding lungs while quietly erasing something else—the simple, human act of smiling.
- Director: Tejas Raxwal
- Director: Bhuvi Raxwal
- Writer: Ria Aggarwal
- Producer: Tejas Raxwal
- Producer: Bhuvi Raxwal
- Project Type: Documentary, Feature, Short, Student, Web/New Media
- Runtime: 3 minutes 8 seconds
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Lost Smile
In a world where the air is no longer safe to breathe, faces are covered long before they are fully known. Masks become a second skin, shielding lungs while quietly erasing something else—the simple, human act of smiling.
- Director: Tejas Raxwal
- Director: Bhuvi Raxwal
- Writer: Ria Aggarwal
- Producer: Tejas Raxwal
- Producer: Bhuvi Raxwal
- Project Type: Documentary, Feature, Short, Student, Web/New Media
- Runtime: 3 minutes 8 seconds
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SEEN
A psychological horror where a camera left behind by a mysterious man begins to torment a young female taxi driver, triggering relentless stalking, surveillance, and spiraling paranoia.
- Director: Dhwani Shah
- Writer: Dhwani Shah
- Producer: Lauren Bennett, Myrta Vida
- Cast: Kausar Mohammed (Noori)
- Country: India, United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Psychological
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
SEEN
A psychological horror where a camera left behind by a mysterious man begins to torment a young female taxi driver, triggering relentless stalking, surveillance, and spiraling paranoia.
- Director: Dhwani Shah
- Writer: Dhwani Shah
- Producer: Lauren Bennett, Myrta Vida
- Cast: Kausar Mohammed (Noori)
- Country: India, United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Psychological
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hindi Vindi
A teenage musician in Sydney, Kabir, struggles with cultural identity and a language barrier when his Indian grandmother moves in. They bond over music, leading him to blend Australian hip-hop with traditional Hindi.
- Director: Ali Sayed.
- Writer: Ali Sayed and Jayant Sharma.
- Producer: Aniket Deshkar and Jayant Sharma.
- Cast: Neena Gupta, Mihir Ahuja, and Guy Sebastian (Acting debut).
- Country: India and Australia (Indo-Australian co-production).
- Language: Hindi.
- Film Type: Feature Film.
- Genre: Musical Drama.
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hindi Vindi
A teenage musician in Sydney, Kabir, struggles with cultural identity and a language barrier when his Indian grandmother moves in. They bond over music, leading him to blend Australian hip-hop with traditional Hindi.
- Director: Ali Sayed.
- Writer: Ali Sayed and Jayant Sharma.
- Producer: Aniket Deshkar and Jayant Sharma.
- Cast: Neena Gupta, Mihir Ahuja, and Guy Sebastian (Acting debut).
- Country: India and Australia (Indo-Australian co-production).
- Language: Hindi.
- Film Type: Feature Film.
- Genre: Musical Drama.
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The Invited
Somi, an aspiring artist, moves into a building owned by Director Kim to use it as her art studio. As she adapts to life with its residents, her journey of self-discovery faces conflict when Kim suddenly asks her to leave, testing her independence and resolve.
- Director: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Writers: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Producer: Jung-won Seo
- Country: South Korea
- Language: Korean
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
The Invited
Somi, an aspiring artist, moves into a building owned by Director Kim to use it as her art studio. As she adapts to life with its residents, her journey of self-discovery faces conflict when Kim suddenly asks her to leave, testing her independence and resolve.
- Director: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Writers: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Producer: Jung-won Seo
- Country: South Korea
- Language: Korean
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
JAAR
Set in 19th-century Nepal during the Rana regime, JAAR follows former lovers Rudraman and Thuli, whose reunion is condemned as adultery under rigid social codes. Branded an outlaw, Rudraman and Thuli flee across harsh terrain, pursued by a system ruled by caste, honor, and patriarchal authority.
- Director: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Producer: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Cast: Geetanjali Thapa, Saugat Malla, Anoop Bikram Shahi
- Country: India
- Language: Nepali
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM to 5:10 PM
JAAR
Set in 19th-century Nepal during the Rana regime, JAAR follows former lovers Rudraman and Thuli, whose reunion is condemned as adultery under rigid social codes. Branded an outlaw, Rudraman and Thuli flee across harsh terrain, pursued by a system ruled by caste, honor, and patriarchal authority.
- Director: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Producer: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Cast: Geetanjali Thapa, Saugat Malla, Anoop Bikram Shahi
- Country: India
- Language: Nepali
- Film Type: Feature Film
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
3:30 PM to 5:10 PM
Rudram
Rudram follows Bhavani, a drug diversion investigator, and her non-verbal autistic sister Shivani, who find strength through storytelling after losing their parents to drugs. As myth, dance, and imagination become Shivani’s language, the film explores the power of stories to heal, protect, and transform amid the opioid crisis.
- Director: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Writer: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Producer: Sravanti Yerragudi
- Cast: Ahana Subahan Chandini, Sravanti Yerragudi, Gowtham Parvataneni, Maruthi Lakkamraju, Harshitha Krishnapuram
- Country: United States
- Language: Telugu
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Rudram
Rudram follows Bhavani, a drug diversion investigator, and her non-verbal autistic sister Shivani, who find strength through storytelling after losing their parents to drugs. As myth, dance, and imagination become Shivani’s language, the film explores the power of stories to heal, protect, and transform amid the opioid crisis.
- Director: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Writer: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Producer: Sravanti Yerragudi
- Cast: Ahana Subahan Chandini, Sravanti Yerragudi, Gowtham Parvataneni, Maruthi Lakkamraju, Harshitha Krishnapuram
- Country: United States
- Language: Telugu
- Film Type: Feature Film
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Kathaakar Ki Diary
Kathaakar Ki Diary follows Dada, a cancer patient and photographer, as he chronicles the lives of diverse individuals. A curious toddler, a trans woman, a tribal boxer, and a struggling musician revealing the shared humanity and unity that connects ordinary lives across class, culture, and identity.
- Director: Anwesh
- Writer: Anwesh
- Producer: Shikha Dhariwal
- Cast: Baby Aarohi, Yogesh Jadhav, Daniel Laitflang Livingstone, Kapil Bhagwat, Anwesh
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Kathaakar Ki Diary
Kathaakar Ki Diary follows Dada, a cancer patient and photographer, as he chronicles the lives of diverse individuals. A curious toddler, a trans woman, a tribal boxer, and a struggling musician revealing the shared humanity and unity that connects ordinary lives across class, culture, and identity.
- Director: Anwesh
- Writer: Anwesh
- Producer: Shikha Dhariwal
- Cast: Baby Aarohi, Yogesh Jadhav, Daniel Laitflang Livingstone, Kapil Bhagwat, Anwesh
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Official Selections
Selection SAIFFF 2026
Anger (Gussa)
A tense conversation between two best friends forces Aditi to confront the source of her anger, blurring the line between reality and imagination as silence and emotion collide.
- Writer: Himanshi Marwah
- Producer: Anil Marwah
- Cast: Chitra Raj, Siksha Nahata
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Anger (Gussa)
A tense conversation between two best friends forces Aditi to confront the source of her anger, blurring the line between reality and imagination as silence and emotion collide.
- Writer: Himanshi Marwah
- Producer: Anil Marwah
- Cast: Chitra Raj, Siksha Nahata
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Kaju Katli
A Marathi-American teenager, Akshay, struggles to make kaju katli for the annual Diwali party while grappling with grief. Through this culinary challenge, he confronts his cultural identity and personal loss.
- Director: Sujay Khona
- Writers: Sujay Khona, Natalia Melnikova
- Producer: Daniel Zaitoun
- Cast: Aadith Iyer, Shriya Bharadwaz, Prajakta Vaze, Meera Narasimhan
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student Film)
- Genre: Drama, Coming-of-Age, Cultural
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Kaju Katli
A Marathi-American teenager, Akshay, struggles to make kaju katli for the annual Diwali party while grappling with grief. Through this culinary challenge, he confronts his cultural identity and personal loss.
- Director: Sujay Khona
- Writers: Sujay Khona, Natalia Melnikova
- Producer: Daniel Zaitoun
- Cast: Aadith Iyer, Shriya Bharadwaz, Prajakta Vaze, Meera Narasimhan
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student Film)
- Genre: Drama, Coming-of-Age, Cultural
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Kathaakar Ki Diary
Kathaakar Ki Diary follows Dada, a cancer patient and photographer, as he chronicles the lives of diverse individuals. A curious toddler, a trans woman, a tribal boxer, and a struggling musician revealing the shared humanity and unity that connects ordinary lives across class, culture, and identity.
- Director: Anwesh
- Writer: Anwesh
- Producer: Shikha Dhariwal
- Cast: Baby Aarohi, Yogesh Jadhav, Daniel Laitflang Livingstone, Kapil Bhagwat, Anwesh
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Kathaakar Ki Diary
Kathaakar Ki Diary follows Dada, a cancer patient and photographer, as he chronicles the lives of diverse individuals. A curious toddler, a trans woman, a tribal boxer, and a struggling musician revealing the shared humanity and unity that connects ordinary lives across class, culture, and identity.
- Director: Anwesh
- Writer: Anwesh
- Producer: Shikha Dhariwal
- Cast: Baby Aarohi, Yogesh Jadhav, Daniel Laitflang Livingstone, Kapil Bhagwat, Anwesh
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Rom Con
A sharp, heartfelt romantic dramedy following Janhavi, a witty 30-something reluctantly attending a romance convention for “marriage-age” desis. As humour masks heartbreak, unexpected connections force her to confront love, cultural expectations, and emotional vulnerability.
- Directors: Brittany Ramjattan, Andrew Beguin
- Writers: Tom Quach, Dini Parayitam
- Producers: Zen Dot, Prashant Vankamamidi, Dini Parayitam
- Cast: Zen Dot, Levin Valayil, Anand Ray
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Rom Con
A sharp, heartfelt romantic dramedy following Janhavi, a witty 30-something reluctantly attending a romance convention for “marriage-age” desis. As humour masks heartbreak, unexpected connections force her to confront love, cultural expectations, and emotional vulnerability.
- Directors: Brittany Ramjattan, Andrew Beguin
- Writers: Tom Quach, Dini Parayitam
- Producers: Zen Dot, Prashant Vankamamidi, Dini Parayitam
- Cast: Zen Dot, Levin Valayil, Anand Ray
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Ismail
A moving documentary following Ismail as he overcomes academic failure and limited family support to carve his own path to success. Through interviews and reenactments, the film explores resilience and what it takes to become extraordinary.
- Director: Ayesha Farooq
- Cast: Muhammad Anas Uddin (Ismail)
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary, Inspirational, Social Realism
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Ismail
A moving documentary following Ismail as he overcomes academic failure and limited family support to carve his own path to success. Through interviews and reenactments, the film explores resilience and what it takes to become extraordinary.
- Director: Ayesha Farooq
- Cast: Muhammad Anas Uddin (Ismail)
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary, Inspirational, Social Realism
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
A Door to My Memory
In a dystopian world where memories are stored on external drives, a 65-year-old man struggles to preserve fragments of a life he can no longer remember, clinging desperately to what little space and time he has left.
- Director: Sheryar Ali
- Cast: Saad Naseem, Aimen Zahra, Syed Tanveer Hussain
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama, Sci-Fi, Dystopian
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
A Door to My Memory
In a dystopian world where memories are stored on external drives, a 65-year-old man struggles to preserve fragments of a life he can no longer remember, clinging desperately to what little space and time he has left.
- Director: Sheryar Ali
- Cast: Saad Naseem, Aimen Zahra, Syed Tanveer Hussain
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Drama, Sci-Fi, Dystopian
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
JAAR
Set in 19th-century Nepal during the Rana regime, JAAR follows former lovers Rudraman and Thuli, whose reunion is condemned as adultery under rigid social codes. Branded an outlaw, Rudraman and Thuli flee across harsh terrain, pursued by a system ruled by caste, honor, and patriarchal authority.
- Director: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Producer: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Cast: Geetanjali Thapa, Saugat Malla, Anoop Bikram Shahi
- Country: India
- Language: Nepali
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM to 5:10 PM
JAAR
Set in 19th-century Nepal during the Rana regime, JAAR follows former lovers Rudraman and Thuli, whose reunion is condemned as adultery under rigid social codes. Branded an outlaw, Rudraman and Thuli flee across harsh terrain, pursued by a system ruled by caste, honor, and patriarchal authority.
- Director: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Producer: Phurba Tshering Lama
- Cast: Geetanjali Thapa, Saugat Malla, Anoop Bikram Shahi
- Country: India
- Language: Nepali
- Film Type: Feature Film
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
3:30 PM to 5:10 PM
My Comrade
When a wounded rebel seeks shelter in the home of a tribal villager, their fragile coexistence evolves into a tense relationship shaped by political conflict and forbidden love, forcing both men to confront loyalty, desire, and survival.
- Director: Tathagata Ghosh
- Writer: Buan G.
- Producer: Tathagata Ghosh
- Cast: Sounak Kundu, Aratrick Bhadra, Adrija Majumdar
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, Santali
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Political
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
My Comrade
When a wounded rebel seeks shelter in the home of a tribal villager, their fragile coexistence evolves into a tense relationship shaped by political conflict and forbidden love, forcing both men to confront loyalty, desire, and survival.
- Director: Tathagata Ghosh
- Writer: Buan G.
- Producer: Tathagata Ghosh
- Cast: Sounak Kundu, Aratrick Bhadra, Adrija Majumdar
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, Santali
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Political
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Rudram
Rudram follows Bhavani, a drug diversion investigator, and her non-verbal autistic sister Shivani, who find strength through storytelling after losing their parents to drugs. As myth, dance, and imagination become Shivani’s language, the film explores the power of stories to heal, protect, and transform amid the opioid crisis.
- Director: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Writer: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Producer: Sravanti Yerragudi
- Cast: Ahana Subahan Chandini, Sravanti Yerragudi, Gowtham Parvataneni, Maruthi Lakkamraju, Harshitha Krishnapuram
- Country: United States
- Language: Telugu
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Rudram
Rudram follows Bhavani, a drug diversion investigator, and her non-verbal autistic sister Shivani, who find strength through storytelling after losing their parents to drugs. As myth, dance, and imagination become Shivani’s language, the film explores the power of stories to heal, protect, and transform amid the opioid crisis.
- Director: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Writer: Srinivasa Sasikiran Chakravarthula
- Producer: Sravanti Yerragudi
- Cast: Ahana Subahan Chandini, Sravanti Yerragudi, Gowtham Parvataneni, Maruthi Lakkamraju, Harshitha Krishnapuram
- Country: United States
- Language: Telugu
- Film Type: Feature Film
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Kaashi to Kumbh
A sensory, devotional journey following three seekers through India’s sacred rituals from the burning ghats of Kaashi to the rare Maha Kumbh Mela and the celebration of Maha Shivaratri exploring transformation, spirituality, and the reconnection of the soul.
- Director: Abhilash Karunakaran
- Writer: Shane Shakeeb Ali
- Producers: Shane Shakeeb Ali, Jonas Arca, Abhilash Karunakaran
- Cast: Shane Ali, Jonas Arca, Terry Taylor
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature (Experimental)
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Kaashi to Kumbh
A sensory, devotional journey following three seekers through India’s sacred rituals from the burning ghats of Kaashi to the rare Maha Kumbh Mela and the celebration of Maha Shivaratri exploring transformation, spirituality, and the reconnection of the soul.
- Director: Abhilash Karunakaran
- Writer: Shane Shakeeb Ali
- Producers: Shane Shakeeb Ali, Jonas Arca, Abhilash Karunakaran
- Cast: Shane Ali, Jonas Arca, Terry Taylor
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature (Experimental)
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Almari ka Achaar
A tender tale of love and resilience, Almari ka Achaar follows Prakash and Mohan, two middle-aged Rajasthani migrants whose quiet companionship defies societal expectations. As they navigate love, duty, and judgment, their bond becomes a gentle testament to authenticity and the enduring power of human connection.
- Director: Raakesh Rawat
- Writer: Vishal Nahar
- Producer: Raakesh Rawat
- Cast: Manwendra Tripathy, Manoj Sharma, Neha Vyaso, Uday Atroliya, Dweet Hemant Bapna
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama-Romance, Slice of Life, Social Commentary
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Almari ka Achaar
A tender tale of love and resilience, Almari ka Achaar follows Prakash and Mohan, two middle-aged Rajasthani migrants whose quiet companionship defies societal expectations. As they navigate love, duty, and judgment, their bond becomes a gentle testament to authenticity and the enduring power of human connection.
- Director: Raakesh Rawat
- Writer: Vishal Nahar
- Producer: Raakesh Rawat
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Cast: Manwendra Tripathy, Manoj Sharma, Neha Vyaso, Uday Atroliya,
Dweet Hemant Bapna - Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama-Romance, Slice of Life, Social Commentary
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Reverse
A hand-drawn animated short that contrasts the worship of divine feminine power with the grim reality of violence and injustice faced by women in India, exposing the hypocrisy between celebration and lived experience.
- Director: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Writer: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Producers: Vijaykumar Mirchandani, Debapriya Sengupta
- Country: United States
- Film Type: Short Film (Animation)
- Genre: Social, Drama, Women, Human Rights
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Reverse
A hand-drawn animated short that contrasts the worship of divine feminine power with the grim reality of violence and injustice faced by women in India, exposing the hypocrisy between celebration and lived experience.
- Director: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Writer: Kaustav Mukherjee
- Producers: Vijaykumar Mirchandani, Debapriya Sengupta
- Country: United States
- Film Type: Short Film (Animation)
- Genre: Social, Drama, Women, Human Rights
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
What Will People Say?
In post-riot Ahmedabad, Gulnaz breaks barriers as a community radio jockey, becoming a powerful voice against patriarchy and division. As she amplifies marginalized voices on air, she also navigates her own fight for freedom and autonomy in a society determined to silence her.
- Director: Rafina Khatun
- Writer: Rafina Khatun
- Producer: Rough Edges
- Cast: Gulnaz Ansari
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
What Will People Say?
In post-riot Ahmedabad, Gulnaz breaks barriers as a community radio jockey, becoming a powerful voice against patriarchy and division. As she amplifies marginalized voices on air, she also navigates her own fight for freedom and autonomy in a society determined to silence her.
- Director: Rafina Khatun
- Writer: Rafina Khatun
- Producer: Rough Edges
- Cast: Gulnaz Ansari
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Boomerman
A mute YouTuber’s quest to entertain his fans with bizarre stunts spirals into madness when his secret obsession with torturing a captive man blurs the line between spectacle and cruelty.
- Director: Thi Ki
- Writer: Thi Ki
- Producer: Karthik Manickam
- Cast: Jith Pal Singh
- Language: Tamil
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Thriller, Dark Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Boomerman
A mute YouTuber’s quest to entertain his fans with bizarre stunts spirals into madness when his secret obsession with torturing a captive man blurs the line between spectacle and cruelty.
- Director: Thi Ki
- Writer: Thi Ki
- Producer: Karthik Manickam
- Cast: Jith Pal Singh
- Language: Tamil
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Thriller, Dark Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The Heart Smiles
A heartwarming romantic comedy where two former college sweethearts, now grandparents, reunite and impulsively run away together. Their chaotic getaway turns into a tender journey of rediscovery, reminding us that love and companionship have no age.
- Director: Aftab Abbasi
- Cast: Feryal Khan, Navdeep Bobby Jhajj, Maya Sophia Henderson
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Romantic Comedy
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Heart Smiles
A heartwarming romantic comedy where two former college sweethearts, now grandparents, reunite and impulsively run away together. Their chaotic getaway turns into a tender journey of rediscovery, reminding us that love and companionship have no age.
- Director: Aftab Abbasi
- Cast: Feryal Khan, Navdeep Bobby Jhajj, Maya Sophia Henderson
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Romantic Comedy
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
CasteGate: The Untold Story
A documentary feature exposing how false narratives and institutional misconduct targeted Hindu Americans in California, undermining civil liberties and highlighting the need for justice, accountability, and the defense of democratic principles.
- Director: Vikram Mishra
- Producers: Ravi Rajan, Ficus Media, The Big Film Company
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
CasteGate: The Untold Story
A documentary feature exposing how false narratives and institutional misconduct targeted Hindu Americans in California, undermining civil liberties and highlighting the need for justice, accountability, and the defense of democratic principles.
- Director: Vikram Mishra
- Producers: Ravi Rajan, Ficus Media, The Big Film Company
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Poli
Through the innocent perspective of a child, Poli explores feminism and womanhood as Shruti reimagines the women around her as strong, capable figures while observing everyday conversations shaped by tradition.
- Director: Janvi Madabusi
- Producer: Janvi Madabusi
- Cast: Harsha Gupte, Rahee Patil, Arya Kolekar
- Country: India
- Language: Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student)
- Genre: Kids
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Poli
Through the innocent perspective of a child, Poli explores feminism and womanhood as Shruti reimagines the women around her as strong, capable figures while observing everyday conversations shaped by tradition.
- Director: Janvi Madabusi
- Producer: Janvi Madabusi
- Cast: Harsha Gupte, Rahee Patil, Arya Kolekar
- Country: India
- Language: Marathi
- Film Type: Short Film (Student)
- Genre: Kids
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
A Way of Looking
Two visually impaired artists reimagine the act of seeing through imagination, emotion, and inner perception. Drawing from the ancient concept of Navaras, the film challenges ideas of ableness and invites viewers to experience reality beyond sight through the mind, memory, and soul.
- Director: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Cinematographer: Anzar Mehraj
- Editor: Samah Qundeel
- Sound Designer: Syed Muskan Shafiq
- Research & Narrative: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short (Experimental, Student)
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
A Way of Looking
Two visually impaired artists reimagine the act of seeing through imagination, emotion, and inner perception. Drawing from the ancient concept of Navaras, the film challenges ideas of ableness and invites viewers to experience reality beyond sight through the mind, memory, and soul.
- Director: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Cinematographer: Anzar Mehraj
- Editor: Samah Qundeel
- Sound Designer: Syed Muskan Shafiq
- Research & Narrative: Syed Ahmad Rufai
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short (Experimental, Student)
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Leave Me Alone
Assigned to photograph an abandoned Victorian manor, Izzy’s routine job spirals into a nightmare as the house’s colonial past resurfaces. Haunted by spectral visions, she is forced to confront buried truths before the manor’s vengeful spirit consumes her.
- Director: Shehroze Khan
- Cast: Kiran Sonia Sawar, Mehmood Sultan, Anisa Butt
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Psychological Thriller
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Leave Me Alone
Assigned to photograph an abandoned Victorian manor, Izzy’s routine job spirals into a nightmare as the house’s colonial past resurfaces. Haunted by spectral visions, she is forced to confront buried truths before the manor’s vengeful spirit consumes her.
- Director: Shehroze Khan
- Cast: Kiran Sonia Sawar, Mehmood Sultan, Anisa Butt
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Psychological Thriller
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tat Tvam Asi – That You Are!
After his father’s death, the son of an Indian migrant returns reluctantly to India to perform the final rites. Through encounters with people, rituals, and silence, he confronts his fractured identity and the truth of Tat Tvam Asi that wherever one goes, the essence of self remains unchanged.
- Director: Medhpranav Saraswati Babasaheb
- Writers: Milind Damle, Mohan Thite
- Producers: Mohan Thite, Milind Damle
- Cast: Manav Chaudhuri, Uday Narkar
- Country: Australia
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Tat Tvam Asi – That You Are!
After his father’s death, the son of an Indian migrant returns reluctantly to India to perform the final rites. Through encounters with people, rituals, and silence, he confronts his fractured identity and the truth of Tat Tvam Asi that wherever one goes, the essence of self remains unchanged.
- Director: Medhpranav Saraswati Babasaheb
- Writers: Milind Damle, Mohan Thite
- Producers: Mohan Thite, Milind Damle
- Cast: Manav Chaudhuri, Uday Narkar
- Country: Australia
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Matter
A routine trip across Mumbai turns perilous when Karthik, a 25-year-old corporate employee, is forced into a race against time to rescue his best friend from a ruthless gangster, navigating chaos, danger, and unexpected twists along the way.
- Director: Pujit Kalash (Firebrand, Kal-Yug: Age of Darkness)
- Writer: Pujit Kalash
- Cast: Divyam Vir Gauba, Ashok Samarth, Chandan Samal
- Country: United Kingdom
- Filming Location: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Marathi
- Subtitles: Available in English
- Project Type: Student Short Film (London Film School)
- Genres: Action, Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Suspense
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Matter
A routine trip across Mumbai turns perilous when Karthik, a 25-year-old corporate employee, is forced into a race against time to rescue his best friend from a ruthless gangster, navigating chaos, danger, and unexpected twists along the way.
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Director: Pujit Kalash
(Firebrand, Kal-Yug: Age of Darkness) - Writer: Pujit Kalash
- Cast: Divyam Vir Gauba, Ashok Samarth, Chandan Samal
- Country: United Kingdom
- Filming Location: India
- Language: English, Hindi, Marathi
- Subtitles: Available in English
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Project Type: Student Short Film
(London Film School) - Genres: Action, Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Suspense
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Harij Weds Sajili
A dark comic satire exposing dowry, patriarchy, and marital oppression in contemporary India. When Harij’s greed turns sinister, a stigmatized sex worker becomes Sajili’s unlikely protector, helping her orchestrate a daring escape that reclaims her agency and exposes systemic exploitation.
- Director: Prataya Saha
- Writer: Angela Page Anshulika Kapoor (Hindi Dialogues & Additional Writing) Maneesh Verma (Additional Hindi Dialogues)
- Cast: Anshulika Kapoor, Rutpanna Aishwarya, Hridaan Saraswat, Ashish Athawale, Lakshmi Karthik
- Country: India, United States
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Dark Comedy, Drama
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Harij Weds Sajili
A dark comic satire exposing dowry, patriarchy, and marital oppression in contemporary India. When Harij’s greed turns sinister, a stigmatized sex worker becomes Sajili’s unlikely protector, helping her orchestrate a daring escape that reclaims her agency and exposes systemic exploitation.
- Director: Prataya Saha
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Writer: Angela Page Anshulika Kapoor (Hindi Dialogues & Additional Writing) Maneesh Verma
(Additional Hindi Dialogues) - Cast: Anshulika Kapoor, Rutpanna Aishwarya, Hridaan Saraswat, Ashish Athawale, Lakshmi Karthik
- Country: India, United States
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Dark Comedy, Drama
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
At Last We Said Goodbye
A quiet, emotionally charged drama about love, memory, and unresolved loss. When a woman returns only to leave forever, two brothers are forced to confront buried truths, fractured loyalties, and the lingering question of whether goodbyes ever truly end.
- Director: Deeshak Patra
- Writer: Deeshak Patra
- Cast: Archit Koli, Aditya Thakur, Priyanka Zemse
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film (Experimental)
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Suspense, Romance, Tragedy
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
At Last We Said Goodbye
A quiet, emotionally charged drama about love, memory, and unresolved loss. When a woman returns only to leave forever, two brothers are forced to confront buried truths, fractured loyalties, and the lingering question of whether goodbyes ever truly end.
- Director: Deeshak Patra
- Writer: Deeshak Patra
- Cast: Archit Koli, Aditya Thakur, Priyanka Zemse
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Film Type: Short Film (Experimental)
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Suspense, Romance, Tragedy
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Portrait
A story set in 1995, Kolkata, following Prateek, a small photo studio photographer, as he captures portraits of different people from a man rushing for his passport photo to a young couple and a family exploring fleeting moments, human emotions, and the connections behind each frame.
- Director: Kunal Chowdhury
- Writer: Kunal Chowdhury
- Cast: Maya Ghosh, Kaushik Roy
- Producer: Humara Movies, Kunal Chowdhury
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali
- Subtitles: Available in English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genres: Slice of Life, Drama
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Portrait
A story set in 1995, Kolkata, following Prateek, a small photo studio photographer, as he captures portraits of different people from a man rushing for his passport photo to a young couple and a family exploring fleeting moments, human emotions, and the connections behind each frame.
- Director: Kunal Chowdhury
- Writer: Kunal Chowdhury
- Cast: Maya Ghosh, Kaushik Roy
- Producer: Humara Movies, Kunal Chowdhury
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali
- Subtitles: Available in English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genres: Slice of Life, Drama
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Cybershot
A virtual romance turns tragic when two strangers fall deeply in love through a dating app, only to be torn apart by unforeseen circumstances that push their relationship to the edge of survival.
- Director: Keshavi Jaharia
- Writer: Keshavi Jaharia
- Cast: Sharib Hashmi, Keshavi Jaharia
- Country: Netherlands
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cybershot
A virtual romance turns tragic when two strangers fall deeply in love through a dating app, only to be torn apart by unforeseen circumstances that push their relationship to the edge of survival.
- Director: Keshavi Jaharia
- Writer: Keshavi Jaharia
- Cast: Sharib Hashmi, Keshavi Jaharia
- Country: Netherlands
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Two Sinners
Two Sinners follows Azhar, a man torn between his rejection of violence and the urge for vengeance when confronted with the man responsible for his sister’s assault. Caught between morality, justice, and rage, his choice exposes the fragile line between victim and perpetrator in a society shaped by patriarchy and power.
- Director: Samir Zaidi
- Writer: Samir Zaidi
- Producer: Samir Zaidi, Shivam Gupta
- Cast: Shardul Bhardwaj, Deipak Sampat, Baharul Islam
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Genre: Drama, Psychological Drama, Social Commentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Two Sinners
Two Sinners follows Azhar, a man torn between his rejection of violence and the urge for vengeance when confronted with the man responsible for his sister’s assault. Caught between morality, justice, and rage, his choice exposes the fragile line between victim and perpetrator in a society shaped by patriarchy and power.
- Director: Samir Zaidi
- Writer: Samir Zaidi
- Producer: Samir Zaidi, Shivam Gupta
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Cast: Shardul Bhardwaj, Deipak Sampat,
Baharul Islam - Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Genre: Drama, Psychological Drama, Social Commentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Salam Shalom
Born to Jewish parents who fled Nazi Germany, Hazel Selzer Kahan revisits her childhood home in Lahore to preserve a legacy of refuge and coexistence, while reflecting on identity, survival, and cross-cultural belonging.
- Director: Hina Ali
- Producers: Hina Ali, Reuben Rogak
- Cast: Hazel Selzer Kahan (Herself)
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Salam Shalom
Born to Jewish parents who fled Nazi Germany, Hazel Selzer Kahan revisits her childhood home in Lahore to preserve a legacy of refuge and coexistence, while reflecting on identity, survival, and cross-cultural belonging.
- Director: Hina Ali
- Producers: Hina Ali, Reuben Rogak
- Cast: Hazel Selzer Kahan (Herself)
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Urdu
- Film Type: Documentary Short
- Genre: Documentary
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 4:00 PM
A Little Goldfish
Amid the bustling bazaar of Tehran, a young girl experiences the world as vibrant and full of wonder, while her mother sees it as cold, bitter, and bleak. The film captures the quiet emotional distance between innocence and disillusionment, revealed through their contrasting perceptions of the same world.
- Director: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Writer: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Producer: MohammadReza Rahmani, Mahta Naghizadeh, Fereydoun Taherkhani
- Cast: Entesar Khojaste
- Country: Iran
- Language: Persian
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
A Little Goldfish
Amid the bustling bazaar of Tehran, a young girl experiences the world as vibrant and full of wonder, while her mother sees it as cold, bitter, and bleak. The film captures the quiet emotional distance between innocence and disillusionment, revealed through their contrasting perceptions of the same world.
- Director: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Writer: MohammadReza Rahmani
- Producer: MohammadReza Rahmani, Mahta Naghizadeh, Fereydoun Taherkhani
- Cast: Entesar Khojaste
- Country: Iran
- Language: Persian
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
That’s A Wrap
On the final day of shooting an indie drama, a real-life married couple prepares to film the emotional climax of their movie. As the line between performance and reality dissolves, buried insecurities, silent misogyny, and power dynamics surface. What begins as acting becomes a reckoning, forcing them to confront truths they’ve long avoided—on set and in their marriage.
- Director: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Writer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Producer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Cast: Shinjini Raval, Sunny Hinduja
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Relationship Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
That’s A Wrap
On the final day of shooting an indie drama, a real-life married couple prepares to film the emotional climax of their movie. As the line between performance and reality dissolves, buried insecurities, silent misogyny, and power dynamics surface. What begins as acting becomes a reckoning, forcing them to confront truths they’ve long avoided—on set and in their marriage.
- Director: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Writer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Producer: Sunny Hinduja, Shinjini Raval
- Cast: Shinjini Raval, Sunny Hinduja
- Country: India
- Language: English, Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Relationship Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Junie
Junie follows two brothers bound by trauma and love. Kamal, stubborn and declining in both mental and physical health, refuses help at every turn, while his younger brother Dev is determined to save him. As they confront generational wounds, the film asks whether cycles of self-destruction can truly be broken.
- Director: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Writer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Producer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Cast: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Junie
Junie follows two brothers bound by trauma and love. Kamal, stubborn and declining in both mental and physical health, refuses help at every turn, while his younger brother Dev is determined to save him. As they confront generational wounds, the film asks whether cycles of self-destruction can truly be broken.
- Director: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Writer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Producer: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Cast: Abhash Kumar, Om Satalkar
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
MAGA vs. INDIAN
A confrontation erupts between a MAGA supporter and an Indian software engineer, turning a chance encounter into a darkly comic clash of ideology, identity, and modern American tensions. Politics, prejudice, and pride collide.
- Director: Omi Vaidya
- Writer: Omi Vaidya, Sonia Sawkar
- Producer: Omi Vaidya
- Cast: Omi Vaidya, Johnny Freeman, Chad Reinhart
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Satire, Social Commentary
- Screening: February 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
MAGA vs. INDIAN
A confrontation erupts between a MAGA supporter and an Indian software engineer, turning a chance encounter into a darkly comic clash of ideology, identity, and modern American tensions. Politics, prejudice, and pride collide.
- Director: Omi Vaidya
- Writer: Omi Vaidya, Sonia Sawkar
- Producer: Omi Vaidya
- Cast: Omi Vaidya, Johnny Freeman, Chad Reinhart
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Satire, Social Commentary
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Screening: February 20, 2026 at
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Saath Paar Zindagi
Saath Paar Zindagi is a powerful documentary celebrating five Padma Shri awardee women over 60 who defied societal norms to reshape culture, compassion, and justice. Through stories of art, conservation, social reform, and resilience, the film honors lives that prove courage and purpose only grow stronger with age.
- Director: Haider Khan, Rishina Kandhari
- Writer: Haider Khan
- Producer: Rishina Kandhari
- Cast: Manjamma Jogati, Chutni Mahato, Parbati Barua, Hirabai Ibrahim Lobi, Friederike Irina Bruning / Sudevi Mata
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary, Social, Inspirational
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saath Paar Zindagi
Saath Paar Zindagi is a powerful documentary celebrating five Padma Shri awardee women over 60 who defied societal norms to reshape culture, compassion, and justice. Through stories of art, conservation, social reform, and resilience, the film honors lives that prove courage and purpose only grow stronger with age.
- Director: Haider Khan, Rishina Kandhari
- Writer: Haider Khan
- Producer: Rishina Kandhari
- Cast: Manjamma Jogati, Chutni Mahato, Parbati Barua, Hirabai Ibrahim Lobi, Friederike Irina Bruning / Sudevi Mata
- Country: India
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada
- Film Type: Documentary Feature
- Genre: Documentary, Social, Inspirational
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Room at the Farm
Nihal struggles to escape a cycle of debt while holding on to his ancestral farmland, a fight that strains his new marriage with Reet. As economic pressure and rapid development close in, the couple grapples with love, survival, and the uncertain future of their community.
- Director: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Producer: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Cast: Guru Bamrah, Vrinda Malhotra
- Country: India
- Language: Panjabi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Room at the Farm
Nihal struggles to escape a cycle of debt while holding on to his ancestral farmland, a fight that strains his new marriage with Reet. As economic pressure and rapid development close in, the couple grapples with love, survival, and the uncertain future of their community.
- Director: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Producer: Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy
- Cast: Guru Bamrah, Vrinda Malhotra
- Country: India
- Language: Panjabi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Social Realism
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday Special
After 27 years of marriage and a shared love for food, a couple’s cherished Thursday ritual becomes a quiet reflection on love, companionship, and the inevitability of change..
- Director: Varun Tandon
- Writer: Varun Tandon, Krati Tandon
- Producer: Karan Luthra, Krati Tandon, Varun Tandon
- Cast: Anubha Fatehpuria, Ramakant Daayama
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Screening: February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday Special
After 27 years of marriage and a shared love for food, a couple’s cherished Thursday ritual becomes a quiet reflection on love, companionship, and the inevitability of change..
- Director: Varun Tandon
- Writer: Varun Tandon, Krati Tandon
- Producer: Karan Luthra, Krati Tandon, Varun Tandon
- Cast: Anubha Fatehpuria, Ramakant Daayama
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Drama, Romance
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Screening: February 21, 2026 at
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SEEN
A psychological horror where a camera left behind by a mysterious man begins to torment a young female taxi driver, triggering relentless stalking, surveillance, and spiraling paranoia.
- Director: Dhwani Shah
- Writer: Dhwani Shah
- Producer: Lauren Bennett, Myrta Vida
- Cast: Kausar Mohammed (Noori)
- Country: India, United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Psychological
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
SEEN
A psychological horror where a camera left behind by a mysterious man begins to torment a young female taxi driver, triggering relentless stalking, surveillance, and spiraling paranoia.
- Director: Dhwani Shah
- Writer: Dhwani Shah
- Producer: Lauren Bennett, Myrta Vida
- Cast: Kausar Mohammed (Noori)
- Country: India, United States
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Psychological
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hindi Vindi
A teenage musician in Sydney, Kabir, struggles with cultural identity and a language barrier when his Indian grandmother moves in. They bond over music, leading him to blend Australian hip-hop with traditional Hindi.
- Director: Ali Sayed.
- Writer: Ali Sayed and Jayant Sharma.
- Producer: Aniket Deshkar and Jayant Sharma.
- Cast: Neena Gupta, Mihir Ahuja, and Guy Sebastian (Acting debut).
- Country: India and Australia (Indo-Australian co-production).
- Language: Hindi.
- Film Type: Feature Film.
- Genre: Musical Drama.
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hindi Vindi
A teenage musician in Sydney, Kabir, struggles with cultural identity and a language barrier when his Indian grandmother moves in. They bond over music, leading him to blend Australian hip-hop with traditional Hindi.
- Director: Ali Sayed.
- Writer: Ali Sayed and Jayant Sharma.
- Producer: Aniket Deshkar and Jayant Sharma.
- Cast: Neena Gupta, Mihir Ahuja, and Guy Sebastian (Acting debut).
- Country: India and Australia (Indo-Australian co-production).
- Language: Hindi.
- Film Type: Feature Film.
- Genre: Musical Drama.
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The Invited
Somi, an aspiring artist, moves into a building owned by Director Kim to use it as her art studio. As she adapts to life with its residents, her journey of self-discovery faces conflict when Kim suddenly asks her to leave, testing her independence and resolve.
- Director: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Writers: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Producer: Jung-won Seo
- Country: South Korea
- Language: Korean
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
The Invited
Somi, an aspiring artist, moves into a building owned by Director Kim to use it as her art studio. As she adapts to life with its residents, her journey of self-discovery faces conflict when Kim suddenly asks her to leave, testing her independence and resolve.
- Director: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Writers: Hyung-kyu Kim
- Producer: Jung-won Seo
- Country: South Korea
- Language: Korean
- Film Type: Feature Film
- Genre: Drama
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Untouchable: Laughing Out Caste
Laughing Out Caste follows Manjeet Sarkar, the first Dalit stand-up comedian to tour nationally and internationally, as he uses humor and storytelling to bring unseen experiences into the spotlight.
- Director: Manjeet Sarkar, Mike Noone
- Writer: Manjeet Sarkar
- Producer: Manjeet Sarkar, Santosh Govindaraju
- Film Type: Documentary, Experimental, Feature
- Genres: Comedy, Education, Social Justice
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, English, Hindi, Odia
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
Untouchable: Laughing Out Caste
Laughing Out Caste follows Manjeet Sarkar, the first Dalit stand-up comedian to tour nationally and internationally, as he uses humor and storytelling to bring unseen experiences into the spotlight.
- Director: Manjeet Sarkar, Mike Noone
- Writer: Manjeet Sarkar
- Producer: Manjeet Sarkar, Santosh Govindaraju
- Film Type: Documentary, Experimental, Feature
- Genres: Comedy, Education, Social Justice
- Country: India
- Language: Bengali, English, Hindi, Odia
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
Dark Memories (Andher)
Dark Memories, is a short film tackling the poignant story of a girl battling trauma from the male gaze in India, which continues to haunt her in Canada after her recent move from India to Canada.
- Director: Priyanka Shailendra
- Writer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Producer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Film Type: Short Film
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Screening: February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Dark Memories (Andher)
Dark Memories, is a short film tackling the poignant story of a girl battling trauma from the male gaze in India, which continues to haunt her in Canada after her recent move from India to Canada.
- Director: Priyanka Shailendra
- Writer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Producer: Priyanka Shailendra
- Film Type: Short Film
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
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Screening: February 22, 2026 at
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Echoes of Us
A grieving man Arjun discovers a video diary recorded by his late wife Kate, but as he listens, the voice begins to shift-becoming his own, unraveling a terrifying truth that he has long suppressed.
- Director: Joe Rajan
- producer: Pooja Batra
- Cast: Deepak Tijori, Lulia Vantur
- Country: India
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film
Echoes of Us
A grieving man Arjun discovers a video diary recorded by his late wife Kate, but as he listens, the voice begins to shift-becoming his own, unraveling a terrifying truth that he has long suppressed.
- Director: Joe Rajan
- producer: Pooja Batra
- Cast: Deepak Tijori, Lulia Vantur
- Country: India
- Language: English
- Film Type: Short Film