DAY TWO - Saturday, October 3rd at ISAFF
Apart from a series of shorts put together by CRY on children's rights and privileges, the two films that featured in the morning session were Theke pe kya karte ho and The Otherside of Childhood. While the former was a simple commentary on how child labour becomes an accepted aspect in the fabric of life, the latter was a gut-wrenching, powerful rendition of child sexual abuse in Pakistan.
The afternoon session brought with it Asha goes to India followed by six experimental shorts. What is the nature of an experimental short? Is it meant to inspire? Is it meant to cater to the core human psyche?
Project Kashmir. This powerfully shot movie on a volatile and controversial subject such as Kashmir, evoked strong passions and debates in the Q&A session. Great to see such ardent enthusiasm amongst the Seattle movie goers!!
I Can't Think Straight. The evening wound down with a light-hearted film about a not so light-hearted theme in many cultures - same sex love. The hall was crammed all the way to the seats in front.
Sunday is the final day of the Festival. Don't miss our exciting line up!! - Joyce and Siamak Poursabahian SPECIAL THANKS Also thank you to all our sponsors for today's programs CRY Seattle, Pratham Seattle, Chaya, Trikone NW and NetIP, and a special ISAFF Reception Organized by Trikone NW at 611 Supreme. Thank you Bish! Thank you Senain Kheshgi and Mridu Chandra for flying out to Seattle for such an amazing post film Q&A. Thank you all our festival coordinators and on-the-day of festival volunteers. Each one of you have been doing an amazing job for one of the smoothest festivals ever! Today we have a special Closing Night Reception in honor of the filmmakers/ Special Guest who are able to attend our festival. Tickets: We take cash or checks only! Try to bring exact change. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 4th, 2009 CLOSING NIGHT RECEPTION 12:30 p.m.
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Chobi: Photo Documentary of Bangladesh- A photographic look into Dhaka, Bangladesh-the most densely populated city in the world. According to the London School of Economics, ironically, it also happens to be the world?s happiest population. 6 p.m.
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Nepali Short Film Program- Showcasing Nepali short films shown at Cannes Film Festival that capture humanity from diverse angles, this is a special program presentation at ISAFF. This program includes shorts on- a poor newly-wed couple who have a hard time consummating their marriage; student filmmakers who go out in search of a story for their film; an encounter between a housewife and a working woman; and a group of men and their charming morning daily tea ritual. 
The Brave Children of Bettadapura- A film about a group of village children who adopt a non-violent protest/movement against an industrialist and the local politicians whose motive is to start a mining industry in the village mountain. 
CLOSING NIGHT FILM: The Living Ghost- This is a story about the emotional, physical and mental challenges that await the Dongriya tribe in Orissa, India, as a consequence of the advent of modernization in their homeland, through the channels of the State Government and a multinational company.
