Musician/composer Robin Sukhadia in person!

From light comedy to dark wit, this year’s kaleidoscope of cinematic offerings brings filmmakers into conversation together from South Asia to California and throughout the Diaspora. With genres that range from music videos to documentaries, and from comedy to dramatic narratives, this year’s edition tackles stories of immigration, relationships, identity, and social justice.

MIRAGE, Jhanvi Motla (USA, 2023, 16 min)
A young Indian widow leaves Mumbai to work at a motel owned by her cousin in California. But the motel’s survival depends on sinister forces that conflict with her notions of the American dream.

RAILWAYS, music composed by Robin Sukhadia and Ameet Mehta (SADUBAS); footage by Rusha Bose (USA, 2024, 4 min)
A gorgeous music video, with hypnotic tracks, that takes the viewer through the evocative, lush monsoon landscapes of Bengal.

BIG EARS, Sam Baron; starring Amit Shah (UK, 2022, 13 min)
A struggling actor finds a lump on his testicle and is forced to confront his life choices.

CUPPA CHAI, Amit Kaur ( UK, 2023, 11 min)
We discover Britain’s multicultural fabric through Mira, as she navigates her way through making a cup of tea, and transcends linguistic and cultural boundaries using the enchanting realms of magic.

TALL DARK AND HANDSOME, Sam Baron (UK, 2023, 14 min)
A hilarious commentary on racial stereotypes, xenophobia, and the identity woes that sometimes come with the joys of biracial dating.

SWEET REFUGE, Maryam Mir (USA, 2022, 12 mins)
An endearing and charming comedy about the unexpected rivalry and bonding between two immigrant chefs during turf wars over beloved sweets: baklava vs ladoos.