A 3-day festival showcasing the best independent films from the South Asian Diaspora.

ISAFF 2009 is less than 2 weeks away!

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We are celebrating the SIXTH Independent South Asian Film Festival in Seattle, a city that has openly embraced all cultures, ethnicities, sexual preferences and communities. Independent South Asian Film Festival (ISAFF) will reflect this pluralism and multiculturalism through the various films that will be showcased in it.

FESTIVAL NEWS: SPECIAL DEAL

No service charge for the Opening Night film GABRICHA PAUS: THE DAMNED RAIN. Please purchase your tickets today to guarantee seating- Opening Night fills up really fast!
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MOVIE HIGHLIGHTS

THE LIVING GHOST & Closing Night Gala From the Indian State of Orissa, comes the beautifully-woven story of the impact of commercialism on the delicate lifestyle of a tribe called Dongria Kandha ( The Living Ghost). It will be shown on closing night with special guests Director Prashanta Nanda and Producer Akshay Parija. FREE Closing Night Reception with Chateau St. Michelle wine with cheese, samosa, chai. Tickets and Details>

NEPALI SHORT FILM PROGRAM Three short films representing Nepal, recently shown at CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, include AWAKEN EYES, a sweet, romantic film on a newly-wed couple. WHERE IS THE STORY?; CHAUKAITH: THRESHOLD, the journey of a woman who is searching for her identity; and a short made by a local filmmaker Len Davis, TEA TIME IN SIRUTAR, the story of a tea ritual followed by men around Kathmandu. Tickets and Details>

PROJECT KASHMIR Another highlight of the festival is the movie, Project Kashmir. The film is shot by Academy Award winner Ross Kauffman and reveals the personal stories of Kashmiris with those of the two American women (Dir. Senain Keshagi and Geeta Patel), who come from the opposite sides of the divide. Senain will be present for a post-movie discussion. Tickets and Details>

EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS: LOVE, LOSS AND SURVIVAL This is a carefully selected program of short films for the fullest cinematic experience, curated by Mridu Chandra who will be present. Tickets and Details>

You will find many more interesting, moving, and compelling movies on our full festival schedule: http://isaff.tasveer.org/2009/schedule.htm

Come to our OPENING NIGHT!!! We have the Oscar Buzz, Award-Winning Marathi film THE DAMNED RAIN and SUPERMEN OF MALEGAON.

More highlights coming in the next newsletter. More spotlight on Local Filmmakers. You will be amazed how many we got!

We hope you will share this dynamic festival with us and that you will bring your friends and family to the movies.

BOLLYGROOVES DANCE PARTY!
Proceeds to benefit ISAFF 2009

So we believe in doing it all and going the extra mile. We planned the festival, got the movies together and worked on how to best deliver the goods to you, our dear audience.

Now the ball is rolling! It's time to sit back and take one last dip in the sweet sounding waters of Bolly tunes with DJ Anshul and DJ RDX, who definitely know how to drum up a music storm when it's getting a little too dull and boring. So keep your date with us and join us to groove one more time to some hip-hurting,back-crunching Desi tunes :) The benefits from the night will go to help ISAFF 2009 and your presence is requested.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 10:00pm
End Time: Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 2:00am
Where: Nectar
Street: 412 N. 36th St. (Fremont)

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Please bring in your vibrant energy to make the evening divine! :)

FESTIVAL TIDBIT

Food stand at the festival will be hosted by Annapurna Café. Our friend Roshita Shrestha will be attending our festival again, and bring home style cooked food. Don’t forget to try her food.
Annapurna Café: 1833 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122 | Phone Number: 206-320-7770

COMMUNITY CORNER

FILM SCREENING & KIRTAN
Sat, Sep. 26, 7:30 - 9pm, (followed by community kirtan)
Two Dog Yoga, 12549 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

ASHA GOES TO INDIA
One woman's spiritual journey through India...
This film will take you on a visual adventure through India- from the Ganges river, to the Himalayan mountains, to the temples, ashrams, and sacred sites that have enticed travelers and spiritual seekers for centuries. Followed by kirtan! View trailer and more at website: http://www.ashagoestoindia.com

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Seattle's Sixth Independent South Asian Film Festival
October 2-4th, 2009
Ticket: $7 general/ $6 student, senior
Festival Pass: $50
Student Pass: $35 
Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway Ave. Seattle 98122

ISAFF 2009 is produced by TASVEER | A non-profit dedicated to promoting independent South Asian cinema
PMB 970, 1122 East Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122-3934
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