Join us for the 19th Annual Tasveer South Asian Film Festival!!!

Schedule of Events:

10:30 am: Industry Panel: Women In Film - The Female Footprint In The Industry, Right After Motherhood Songs Screening

This Panel Is Right After The Screening Of Motherhood Songs.

Description: Explore The Multifaceted Experiences Of Women In The Film Industry, Motherhood, Focusing On South Asian Women, New Mothers, And The Challenges Faced By Women.

10:30 am: Motherhood Songs: Places I Have Called My Own - Mother - A Lullaby For Yellow Roses - Sleep Training - Cow Heavy And Floral Followed By Industry Panel: Women In Film - The Female Footprint In The Industry

Mother

Kaushila, A Devout Individual, Mourns The Passing Of Her Youngest Son. In A Dream, He Communicates With A Family Member, Requesting Them To Keep The Door Of His Room Open. In Response To This Message, Kaushila Diligently Fulfills His Wish. However, amidst Her Actions, A Faint Glimmer Of Hope Lingers In Her Thoughtsâ??Could She Have One More Opportunity To Reunite With Her Departed Son?

Director: Kiran Kadayat

Runtime: 12 Minutes

Sleep Training

When A New Parent'??S Postpartum Depression Devolves Into Bizarre Hallucinations, An Escape From Motherhood Becomes Necessary To Stay Sane.

Director: Sunita Prasad

Runtime: 20 Minutes

Cow Heavy And Floral

A Split-Screen Film About A Postpartum Writer Struggling To Make A Deadline As She Experiences An Identity Crisis Between Her Various Personas.

Director: Richa Rudola

Runtime: 16 Minutes

11:00 am: Local Show: Cul De Sac - Boxes - Last 30 Days

Cul De Sac

Cul-De-Sac Is A "Silent" Film That Juxtaposes The Innocent Snowball Fight Of Two Small Children, Involving An Elderly Man, With The High-Stakes World Of War And Diplomacy. Through Dialogue-Less Storytelling, The Film Draws Striking Parallels Between The Children's Strategic Play And The Decision-Making Of World Leaders. This Film Offers A Thought-Provoking Glimpse Into The Shared Humanity That Transcends Boundaries, Urging Us To Seek Peaceful Resolutions In The Face Of Conflict And How Some Big Decisions Are Made Without Measured Thought Process. This Short Film Aims To Promote Peace, Understanding, And Social Impact. We Are Committed To Using Film As A Medium To Inspire And Educate Audiences, And We Believe That This Project Has The Potential To Make A Real Difference.

Boxes

A Lighthearted Short About Vaishali, A Feisty Young South Asian Immigrant, Who Navigates The Chaos Of Her Family's Move Out Of Their Home In america.

Last 30 Days

A Struggling Mime Artist Exploits His Ailing Grandfather's Illness For Social-Media Fame, But On The Promised Day Of Final Act, Fate Delivers A Cruel Twist, Forcing Him To Choose Between Truth And The Life He's Built On A Lie.

12:45 pm: Girl Power: Beep Test - Skater Uktis - Lice - Anuja

Beep Test

When A Professional Soccer Player Imaan Fails To Impress On A Crucial Beep Test, Her Coach's Decision To Recruit A New Talent Forces Her To Confront Her Own Limitations And Fight For Her Place On The Team.

Director: Nina Zehri

Runtime: 9 Minutes

Anuja

When A Precocious Nine-Year-Old Who Works In A Back-Alley Garment Factory Is Suddenly Offered A Rare Chance To Attend Boarding School, She Faces A Choice That Will Determine The Fate Of Her Future And Her Family.

Director: Adam J. Graves

Runtime: 23 Minutes

12:50 pm: Potpourri: Lovely And Tip Top - Ronnie California - Kitty Kelly's Diwali

Lovely And Tip Top

In A Sleepy Mountain Village In A Dystopian India Or Thereabouts, The Lively And Enterprising Lovely Runs A Lingerie Shop With Its Own Quirks And Enchantments For Villagers And Shop-Owner Alike. Yet, It Is A Charmed Existence That Is Precariously Perched At The Edge Of Devastating Change. As Insidious Schemes Of Allegiance Cheerily Launched By The Ministry Of Belonging Begin To Cast A Shadow On The Pocket Of Tolerance Known To Her All Her Life, Lovely Finds Herself Scrambling To Reclaim Her Rightful Place In An Uncertain Realm.

Ronnie California: The King Of Artesia

Ronnie California, An Indian Immigrant Who Operates An Illegal Gambling Ring Out Of The Back Of His Failing Saree Shop, Must Face The Music When The Community Exposes His Shady Dealings.

Kitty Kelly's Diwali

It's Diwali Night. The Crowded Neighbourhood Is Alight With Fireworks And Raucous Dj Music Parties.

The Two Girls, Kitty And Kelly, Must Find Their Way Out Of A Big Mess, And Perhaps Find Their Way Into Each Other's Arms, Finally Admitting Their Secret Fantasies.

2:20 pm: Horse On Wire: Windhorse - Wire And Cloth - Hema - A Clay Horse

Sonam, An Undocumented Immigrant Living In The Us Returns Home After 20 Years And Embarks On A Journey To High-Altitude Monasteries With His Estranged Son, Karma, Whom He Is Meeting For The First Time. Sonam Wants To Pay Homage To His Late Wife, Whose Funeral He Regretfully Missed. On This Prayer Trip In The Rugged Mountain Terrain, He Strives To Connect With His Distant Son, Karma.

Hema

Having Recently Arrived In america With Her Husband And Son, Hema Finds Herself Culturally Displaced And Must Redefine Her Identity As A Dependent Mother. An Encounter With A Young Marathi Man Threatens To Upend Her Already Fragile Existence.

2:30 pm: Closing Night And Award Ceremony: Blue Boy - A Nice Indian Boy

Don't miss the grand finale of 19th Tasveer FIlm Festival! The night kicks off with two queer films, a short "Blue Boy" by Nik Dodani, followed by a comedy feature "A Nice Indian Boy" by director Roshan Sethi.

Stick around for a live QandA with Nik Dodani, Roshan Sethi, and Karan Soni as they share behind-the-scenes stories. Then, celebrate the festival's best at our exciting award ceremony! Stay on for a reception event with some delicious food.

Blue Boy

After having an otherworldly vision, a mischievous 12-year-old convinces himself he's the reincarnation of Krishna. His life is upended when he comes out to his parents as a god.

Based on the award-winning novel by Rakesh Satyal, BLUE BOY is a sweet coming-of-age story about a boy with a runaway imagination in the droll american suburbs of the early 90's.