Stories come alive through film this Wednesday, October 28^th, at the 6th annual South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF), the largest film premiere for South Asian filmmakers in the United States.  Over the past six years thousands of attendees have experienced the debut of new hits like Narmeen and The Pool.  This year’s event will be hosted at the new SVA Theater in New York City. Major sponsors include HBO, Star TV and the New York Post.  The week long event concludes on Tuesday, November 3^rd. 

SAIFF was founded in New York City due to the lack of support for many emerging filmmakers and the overall underrepresentation of Indian cinema in a capital that is recognized as the birthplace of independent filmmaking.  SAIFF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting established and emerging artists from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. With a focus on dynamic, visionary independent cinema, SAIFF aims to bring communities together to support these artists.

In the last five years, SAIFF has surpassed all expectations with its track record of quality films and growing attendance. Last year, more than 10,000 audience members and filmmakers participated in the Festival.  This year’s festival week schedule is expected to be filled with screenings, panel discussions and post-screening events that represent the identity, culture and perspectives of South Asians in the 21^st century.

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