Lali is a darkly comic tale of Zeba and Sajawal, bound by an inherited union. • 110 min • Pakistan
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Aparna Purohit
A conversation about the often underrepresented, misunderstood, and stigmatized realities of mental health especially in the South Asian context
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A curated slate of 12 selected projects, evaluated by an A-list industry jury of leading executives.
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9 shortlisted projects, with 4 winners receiving $35K each, and the opportunity to have their completed films world premiere at the 2027 Tasveer Film Festival.
Interact →October 13–18.
Get a taste of the cinematic journey ahead. Watch the official 21st Tasveer Film Festival trailer.
The 21st Tasveer Film Festival & 3rd Tasveer Film Market (TFFM 2026) celebrates bold South Asian storytelling across features, shorts, and conversations in Seattle.
- Curated live pitches & 1-1 meetings
- Networking Events & Happy Hour
North America's only South Asian film market. Projects in development meet the executives, financiers, and co-production partners who can move them forward. Live pitches, one to one meetings, industry panels, networking. October 13 to 15.
- ✓ Live Market Selects Pitches
- ✓ Tasveer Film Fund Pitch Day, supported by Netflix
- ✓ 1-1 Meetings with Industry Executives
- ✓ Industry Panels and Sessions
- ✓ Networking Events & Happy Hour
![Mark your calendars! @webuysouls_episode_1 , written by @ai5hakay and directed by @rohitrelan , is set to screen at the 21st Tasveer Film Festival.
When Chiwa finds herself stuck in a relationship that no longer feels the same, a mysterious “We Buy Souls” service offers her a way to pursue her deepest desires without the guilt.
Catch We Buy Souls as part of the Something Beastly shorts program on October 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Tasveer Film Center, Seattle.
🎟️ Tickets & schedule at the link in bio.
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