The inaugural edition of the South Asian Film Festival of Australia (SAFFA) will take place from 17-19 March in Sydney. With 25 incredible films, including ten short fiction films and ten short documentaries, selected from over 2000 submissions, the festival offers unique perspectives and explores important themes from the South Asian region.
Welcoming audiences and filmmakers to the event, festival co-director Dr Vikrant Kishore currently an Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham (UNNC), said, “The festival aims to provide Australian audiences with an opportunity to engage with the diverse film cultures of South Asia while highlighting the stories of marginalised communities.”
The festival provides a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals and film lovers.
“These short films are carefully picked by our esteemed jury members provides unique perspectives and explore important themes from the South Asian region,” said Vivek Asri, festival co-director.
Thanking the festival’s collaborators and sponsors, Asri said the festival aims to spotlight the talent of South Asian independent filmmakers both locally and globally, celebrating and supporting these meaningful and colorful films.
The festival will close with the screening of the Rani Mukerji starrer, Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, a compelling David vs Goliath story about an immigrant Indian mother’s battle against the government’s foster care system and local legal machinery to win back the custody of her children. Theatrical Manager, Zee Studios Australia, NZ and Fiji, and festival organizer Achala Datar, stated that the film is sure to resonate with many migrant communities and move film lovers.
SAFFA is dedicated to promoting the appreciation of South Asian film and culture, serving as a testament to the growing artistic and cultural exchange between South Asia and Australia. Tickets can be purchased on the festival’s website and Eventbrite.
- Website: www.saffa.sydney
- Facebook: SAFFA | Sydney NSW | Facebook
- Other links: SAFFA Closing Night: Mrs.Chatterjee v/s Norway + SAFFA shorts Tickets, Sun 19/03/2023 at 3:00 pm | Eventbrite
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