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Tigers

Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Followed by Q&A with Syed Raza Aamir Hussain and Shaftaq Batool Raza, the real-life heroes behind the story A gripping feature film based on the true story of a young Pakistani salesman who challenges the system when he discovers the devastating effects of the infant formula he is selling. Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi (The Dirty Picture) and National Award-winning actress Geetanjali Thapa (Liar's Dice) bring pathos, nuance and passion to their roles, in the hands of Oscar-winning director Danis Tanovic (No Man's Land).

The Crow’s Egg (Kaaka Muttai)

Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

A delightful and heart-warming dramatic comedy that paints a vivid portrait of urban street kids, with hope and initiative. In a Chennai slum, two young brothers set out to realize their dream: to get their first taste of pizza. While reminiscent of Slumdog Millionaire, this film finds a way to shift the lens to an exuberantly Indian perspective.

Haider (Hamlet)

Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Introduced by Prof. Gitanjali Shahani, English Dept., SFSU Vishal Bharadwaj's acclaimed adaptation of Shakespeare – Haider – brings the passion of Hamlet to life by masterfully fusing Bollywood scale and spectacle with indie sensibilities. Basharat Peer's brilliant script transposes the Shakespearean classic to the conflict in Kashmir. With stand-out performances by Shahid Kapoor (Jab We Met, Dil Bole Hadippa), Tabu (Life of Pi, The Namesake), and Irrfan Khan (The Lunchbox, Slumdog Millionaire).

Dheepan

New People Cinema 1746 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Winner of the Cannes Film Festival's highest honor, the Palme D'Or, Jacques Audiard's (A Prophet) latest film is an immensely powerful work that celebrates the human spirit. A former soldier, a young woman, and a little girl, pose as a family so they can immigrate into France. They end up settling in a housing project outside Paris – but it turns out that they've just left one conflict zone for another.

Me, My Mom, and Sharmila

New People Cinema 1746 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Live Performance! Followed by Q&A with Fawzia Mirza Told through the lens of two women’s shared love for glamorous Bollywood film star Sharmila Tagore, Me, My Mom, and Sharmila is a hilarious and heartbreaking coming-of-age story peppered with personal anecdotes, pop culture and more! Writer-performer Fawzia Mirza's dynamic piece chronicles her struggle to connect with her mother as she grapples with her own emerging identity as a queer woman of color.

Jai Ho

New People Cinema 1746 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Followed by Skype Q&A with filmmaker An unparalleled and exclusive look into one of the most iconic musicians of our time – A.R.Rahman. Renowned in the West for his Oscar-winning soundtrack to Slumdog Millionaire and his work with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rahman is a household name in India. In this doc, he talks about his work and life experiences in unprecedented personal terms, and provides a glimpse into the spirituality that drives his genius.

3rd i Co-presents “Under the Same Sun”

Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, United States

3rd i co-presents Under the Same Sun at the Mill Valley Film Festival. In Mitra Sen’s profoundly compassionate drama, only children can soothe the rage of a grieving heart.

3rd i Co-presents “Under the Same Sun”

Throckmorton Theatre 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA, United States

3rd i co-presents Under the Same Sun at the Mill Valley Film Festival. In Mitra Sen’s profoundly compassionate drama, only children can soothe the rage of a grieving heart.

3rd i Co-presents “Under the Same Sun”

Lark Theater 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA, United States

3rd i co-presents Under the Same Sun at the Mill Valley Film Festival. In Mitra Sen’s profoundly compassionate drama, only children can soothe the rage of a grieving heart.

Screening: “Upaj: Improvise”

USF Presentation Theater (Education Building 117) 2350 Turk St (just west of Masonic), San Francisco, CA, United States

A documentary which captures the magic of the innovative collaboration between Pt. Chitresh Das, Indian master kathak dancer, and Jason Samuels Smith, an African American tap dancer.

Queer Mythologies: A Multi-Media Presentation

ATA 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

This multi-media presentation by Anuj Vaidya takes you on a journey through contemporary queer artistic production in India, especially works interested in forging connections with the non-human.

New Video Art from India

Pacific Film Archive 2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

3rd i Films presents 'Other Species, Other Times' - a program of new video art from India featuring works by Ranbir Kaleka, Sonia Khurana, Nikhil Chopra/Munir Kabani, Neha Choksi, Tejal Shah, Sahej Rahal, and Shambavi Kaul.

Margarita, With a Straw

Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Laila is an aspiring writer and NYU transplant, via Delhi University, whose cerebral palsy is a footnote to her other achievements. When she falls for a fiery female activist, her creative and personal boundaries are tested.

Margarita, With a Straw

Landmark Piedmont Theater 4186 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

Laila is an aspiring writer and NYU transplant, via Delhi University, whose cerebral palsy is a footnote to her other achievements. When she falls for a fiery female activist, her creative and personal boundaries are tested.

3rd i Films Co-presents at the SF Green Film Fest

Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

My Name is Salt is a lyrical and poetic film showing what it takes to make the whitest salt in the world. SF premiere, 5/31

Meet Nigel Barker

Macy's Union Square 170 O'Farrell St, San Francisco

Meet fashion photographer Nigel Barker at Macy's celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

3rd i Films Co-presents “Court” at SFIFF

Pacific Film Archive 2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

3rd i Films co-presents "Court" at the SF International Film Festival, an exporation of the Indian justice system.

3rd i Films Co-presents a Study of “Lagaan”

Stanford University, Room 208 Encina Hall West, 417 Galvez Mall, Stanford, CA, United States

3rd i Films and The Center for South Asia at Stanford University present a multi-media lecture focused on Bollywood epic "Lagaan," by Fulbright Scholar and tabla artist Robin Sukhadia.

3rd i Films Co-presents “Court” at SFIFF

AMC Kabuki 8 1881 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United States

3rd i Films co-presents "Court" at the SF International Film Festival, an exporation of the Indian justice system.

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