The Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival opens this weekend (July 15 to 17) at SFU’s downtown Woodward’s campus.
The festival showcases films (features, shorts, student film, documentaries with a significant South Asian contribution/component), a panel discussion by some of the most prestigious film industry professionals, a red carpet opening reception and a grand closing gala.
All films will screen at Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, SFU Woodward’s, 149 W Hastings St, Vancouver.
For more information go to: www.visaff.com
SCHEDULE
July 15, 2011
7pm-9pm, Opening Film: ‘West is West’ starring Om Puri and Jimi Mistry

July 16, 2011
2:45pm-4pm, Short film Lineup
4:30pm-6pm, Short film Lineup
7pm-9pm, Feature Film ‘The Taqwacores’
9pm, Wine and Cheese
July 17, 2011
2pm-4pm, Panel Discussion
Guests: Anosh Irani, Veena Sood, Nimisha Mukerji, Mel Damski, hosted by Mo Dhaliwal
7pm-9pm, Closing Feature: ‘Peepli Live’ produced by Aamir Khan
9:30pm, Closing Gala, The Modern Night Club, 1 Alexander Street, Vancouver