Your support matters

Arts and culture is not a nice-to-have — it’s a must-have.” – Michael Greer, ArtsFund President & CEO

Over 20 years Tasveer is proud to celebrate the nuances of under and misrepresented identities including immigrants, LGBTQIA+ communities, women, religious minorities, lower caste individuals, youth, and many more, through films, art and storytelling.

Your endorsement made a lot possible over our 21 years’ journey:  With your constant support, Tasveer:

  • Hosts the largest South Asian film festival in the US
  • Awards $50,000 annually to independent filmmakers, and provide mentorship
  • Organized 58 monthly events ranging from Open Mic nights, Book Reads, scriptwriting workshops, and masterclasses for budding storytellers
  • Provided honorarium to more than 200 artists, filmmakers, and advocates through their events.
  • Amplifies women’s and queer voices, with 43% of women directors in TSAFF.
  • Encourages and inculcates political and social activism amongst South Asian youth through Tasveer Youth Collective
  • Has broadcasted close to 700 hours (and counting) of independent films and content on TasveerTV

Your support means the world to us, let’s make it happen together.

Tasveer is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for Sapan News Network, a syndicated media service that covers and connects Southasia, the Indian Ocean, and diaspora. You can make a tax-deductible donation to Sapan News here: https://sapan-news-network.fundjournalism.org/donate/

Watch Tasveer’s Impact over 20 years


Thank you to our 2021 Donors

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