Leaders of the Tasveer South Asian Film Festival are celebrating their newly announced status as an Oscar-qualifying festival. Rita Meher, co-founder of the Seattle-area event, received offic…
According to a release from Tasveer, it’s the first time a South Asian film festival has earned the Oscar-qualifying distinction.“We are ecstatic to announce this incredible milestone,” said Meher, the festival’s executive director and fo-founder. “We have always believed in the power of South Asian stories and this achievement means that these stories will now be recognized on one of the world’s most respected cinematic stages. This is a monumental step forward for South Asian cinema.
The festival attributed “this momentous achievement to the relentless efforts and hard work of Rita Meher, including Ariel Brownstein, whose contributions have played an integral part in this journey. TSAFF also wishes to express profound gratitude to Richa Rudola, Fawzia Mirza, and Srihari Sathe, for their support in this process.”
Meher noted, “This is a testament to the collective efforts of a community that believes in the power of South Asian narratives. We thank everyone who has been part of this journey. It is your belief in us, our mission, and the stories we tell that has led us to this unprecedented moment.” Tasveer South Asian Film Festival is set for October 11-22, 2023. It’s a hybrid event that combines in-person screenings in Bellevue and Seattle with an online program.
For the first time, Tasveer will hold a Film Forum, taking place on October 11 and 12. “This momentous gathering will build a focused environment for emerging filmmakers and film executives to forge unique networking opportunities and creative relationships. It will be a one-of-a-kind convergence of diasporic filmmakers, producers, industry executives, distributors, creatives, and film professionals from all over the world.
The Film Forum is intended to “challenge the glaring disparities in Asian representation, which according to the Hollywood Diversity Report of 2022, is under 4 percent. With numerous panels, industry-mixers, networking events, and multiple-pitch sessions this summit is set to bring forth reformation, knowledge and momentum in the film industry.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Grab a lawn chair and snacks: Seattle Center hosts watch party to celebrate ‘Sleepless in Seattle’Guest will be able to spread out on the Mural Amphitheater Lawn on Saturday, July 1, at 9:30 p.m.
Read more »
Rebuilding Seattle Proves that Economic Board Games Don't Have to Be Too ConvolutedPaste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.
Read more »
Seattle-based company Theo Chocolate to close factory, lay off around 60 employeesThis will see the company close manufacturing in Seattle and lay off around 60 employees, which it says is “necessary to ensure the future of the company.”
Read more »
'Armed dispute' resolved at Seattle fitness center after SWAT arrests gunman, clears building: policeA 42-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly holding another man at gunpoint at a Gold's Gym in Seattle, Washington, following a dispute, police said.
Read more »
Man pleads not guilty in unprovoked fatal shooting of pregnant woman in SeattleA man who police say fatally shot a pregnant woman while exhibiting signs of a mental health crisis in Seattle earlier this month pleaded not guilty Thursday. FOX13
Read more »
Theo Chocolate announces merger, plans to close Seattle factorySeattle's Theo Chocolate announced a merger with the American Licorice Company (ALC) that will lead to the closure of Seattle-run operations. FOX13
Read more »