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SUMMARY:18th Yoni Ki Baat 2026
DESCRIPTION:Yoni Ki Baat has been cancelled.\n\nThe 18th edition of Yoni Ki Baat\, scheduled for June 4\, will no longer be taking place as planned. \nFollowing conversations with participants\, it became clear that there were differing perspectives that impacted the ability to move forward with the program in the spirit and format originally intended. As a result\, we have made the difficult decision not to proceed with this edition of the event at this time. \nWe remain deeply committed to creating spaces where South Asian stories\, experiences\, and conversations can be shared with care\, courage\, dignity\, and respect. We appreciate your understanding and continued support of our community programming.
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/18th-yoni-ki-baat-2026/
LOCATION:Tasveer Film Center\, 4816 Rainier Ave South\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:YKB
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Networking Event - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Calling all filmmakers\, writers\, and industry pros in the Greater Seattle area! Join Tasveer Quarterly Networking Events at the Tasveer Film Center — an open space to connect\, share resources\, and learn about the state of the industry in the PNW. Bring your projects\, questions\, and business cards. \n2026 Dates: March 24 • June 3 • September 2 • December 2 Time: 6:30pm–8:30pm \nFree / Open to all
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-networking-event-june-2026/
LOCATION:Tasveer Film Center\, 4816 Rainier Ave South\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260317T052743Z
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Film Center Grand Opening February 13th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Soft Launch of Tasveer Film Center\, Opening Friday\, 2/13/26! \nClick Here for What’s Playing and To Purchase Your Tickets.
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-film-center-grand-opening-february-13th-2026/
LOCATION:Tasveer Film Center\, 4816 Rainier Ave South\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:TFC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T200000
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SUMMARY:Oct 8th-12th: 20th Tasveer Film Festival & Market 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 20th Tasveer Film Festival & 2nd Tasveer Film Market (TFFM 2025) celebrates bold South Asian storytelling across features\, shorts\, and conversations — in Seattle and online. \nOct 8th-12th: 20th\, 2025
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/20th-tasveer-film-festival-market-2025/
LOCATION:Tasveer Film Center\, 4816 Rainier Ave South\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:TSAFF
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T193000
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SUMMARY:Amol Palekar: Reading + Signing
DESCRIPTION:AN EVENING OF REFLECTION & CONVERSATION WITH AMOL PALEKAR & SANDHYA GOKHALE \nSaturday\, August 2nd\, 2025\, 5:30 PM \nTasveer Film Center\, 4816 Rainier Ave South\, Seattle \nMinimum Donation: $35+
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/amol-palekar-reading-signing/
LOCATION:Tasveer Film Center\, 4816 Rainier Ave South\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Book CLub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T203000
DTSTAMP:20250623T175425Z
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SUMMARY:DesiQueer Speaks
DESCRIPTION:Following in the footsteps of last year’s YonixSpeaks event\, DesiQueer Speaks is the second of its kind event by Tasveer\, focused on centering authentic queer\, South Asian stories and experiences. This program is dedicated to creating a safe space where LGBTQIA+ narratives in the Desi community can be shared\, empowered\, and celebrated! \nThe event will feature performances from our ‘DesiQueer Speaks’ workshop participants (led by Jay Bhateja) who have worked hard these past several weeks crafting their story/performance pieces exploring their Queer South Asian identities. \nGet your tickets for Saturday\, June 21\, and join us at the special ‘DesiQueer Speaks’ Pride Month community showcase! 🏳️‍🌈Bring your friends and witness the power of queer storytelling with us at The Tasveer Film Center (4816 Rainier Ave S\, Seattle\, WA 98118). \nArrive at 6 PM to check out our participating tabling orgs. The showcase starts at 7 PM!! \nSee you there! \nThis event is supported by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture through the C.A.R.E. (Centering Art & Racial Equity) Grant. \nEVENT SCHEDULE: \n6:00 PM: Doors open. Tabling by PNW Queer Desis and chai from Chai Sutra.\n7:00 PM: Introduction by Jaydev and Welcome Remarks by Farah Nousheen.\n7:10 PM: DesiQueer Speaks story showcase begins\, with Jaydev introducing each storyteller.\n8:30-9 PM: Q & A with audience members.\n9 PM: Refreshments available and event concludes. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR’S PERFORMANCES BELOW. \nTHE LONG WAY HOME TO MYSELF \nBy Akrita \nAt fourteen\, I kissed a girl without knowing what queerness even meant — then spent the next twenty years trying to forget it ever happened. The Long Way Home to Myself is the story of how I finally stopped running from the truth\, and started living it. \nJAB WE MET \nBy Kevin Shah and Paul Decker \nBefore they could fall in love\, Kevin and Paul had to find themselves—across continents\, closets\, and in the silent spaces between text messages. Jab We Met is a real-life romance built on patient pursuit and personal awakening—where one kept believing\, and the other learned he could finally believe too. \nREADY? SMILE. \nBy Tan \nSome journeys begin as an escape\, but inevitably become a return to yourself. In the unfamiliar streets of a foreign land\, I began to discover lost fragments of myself and the person I was meant to be. \nLETTER TO A FRIEND \nBy Kriti Gena \nKriti reads a letter to a close friend\, or is ‘friend’ the correct word? \nEVERYTHING IS FLUID \nBy Vinitra \nVinitra grew up in India for the first 25 years of her life before moving to the U.S. for grad school. In this piece\, she shares her story of self-discovery. \nDESI QUEER TASVEER \nBy Farah Nousheen \nFarah gives a personal and candid account of how Tasveer has been committed to the desi queer community from the very start when the concept formed in late December 2001. In this regard\, she goes through Tasveer’s milestones\, challenges\, lessons\, and visions for the future.   \nTo learn more about last year’s program and read descriptions of previous pieces\, visit https://tinyurl.com/yonix24.
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/desiqueer-speaks/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T180000
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Tasveer Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:For over 23 years\, Tasveer has been a driving force for social change\, using South Asian films\, art\, and storytelling to challenge misrepresentation and inspire truth-telling. What started as a small film screening in 2002 has grown into the only Oscar®-qualifying South Asian film festival in the world! \nNow\, we’re embarking on our most exciting chapter yet—Tasveer has acquired the historic Ark Lodge Cinemas in Columbia City as its new permanent home! For decades\, the Ark Lodge has been a beloved cultural hub\, and we’re committed to preserving its spirit while transforming it into a thriving space for storytelling\, community\, and the arts. \n🎬 This year\, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tasveer Film Festival & Market (TFFM)\, we need your support. Your contributions will help us:\n✅ Showcase 100+ films\n✅ Create meaningful industry connections\n✅ Break barriers for South Asian and marginalized artists \nStay tuned— Tasveer’s next chapter is HERE! \n✨ Be a part of Tasveer’s next chapter! Join us in shaping a more inclusive\, just\, and artistically vibrant world. Register today and be part of the movement! \n➡️GET YOUR GALA TICKETS HERE: https://givebutter.com/c/givetasveer \n#Tasveer #GiveBig2025 #SouthAsianStories #FilmForChange \nDETAILS \nDATE: May 4\, 2025 \nTIME: 4 PM\, PST \nWEBSITE (for tickets): https://givebutter.com/c/givetasveer
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/8th-annual-tasveer-gala-2025/
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T200000
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SUMMARY:F1H1B: Navigating Work\, Visa\, and Race
DESCRIPTION:F1H1B x A Film Screening and Panel \nPanel Discussion\nWhat does it mean to chase the American Dream on a visa? F1H1B dives into the complexities of immigration\, identity\, and employment in the U.S. at a time when visa policies are under intense debate. This event will feature a screening of the short film F1H1B\, followed by a discussion with industry professionals\, visa influencers\, and legal experts. Join us as we explore the realities of working in America on a visa—does it offer opportunity or create barriers? \n\nONLINE SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION\nWed\, Feb 26 | 6PM PST \nModerator: Vishv Gupta (Writer\, Actor)\nParticipants: Kaushik Tare (Director)\, Akshat Divatia (Panelist)\, Yudi J (Panelist)\, Pranav Nair (Panelist)
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/f1h1b-navigating-work-visa-and-race/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20250205T051324Z
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SUMMARY:Desi Comedy Improv Festival
DESCRIPTION:Desi Comedy Improv Fest\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of laughter\, creativity\, and storytelling at the Desi Improv Fest! This celebratory event will feature participants from the Desi Standup Workshop and Improv sessions\, sharing their comedic talents on stage. \nFor more information and to Reserve your Free Ticket\, please visit:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/desi-comedy-improv-fest-tickets-1234957855189?aff=oddtdtcreator \nWould you like to be part of Desi Comedy Improv Fest? Join the Tasveer Desi Comedy Workshop! \nDiscover your funny side and share your story with us! \nWe invite South Asians of all comedic skill levels to speak your mind\, share personal stories\, and connect through humor. No prior experience in writing or performing is needed—just your willingness to participate and have fun. \nWorkshop Dates: \n\nSaturday\, Feb 1 (in-person) 2hrs\nTuesday\, Feb 4 (online) 2hrs\nSaturday\, Feb 8 (in-person) 2hrs\nParticipants will receive separate email regarding dates\, times and locations\n\nFinal Showcase Event:\nDate: Tuesday\, Feb 11\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nVenue: M5 Creative Building \nWhat Is the Desi Comedy Workshop? \nThis workshop is more than just a chance to be funny—it’s a space to share your personal stories around emotional and mental health while connecting with the South Asian community on a deeper level. Through humor\, we aim to break barriers\, create dialogue\, and foster understanding. \nInstructor: \nRohini Jayanthi: Rohini describes herself as the jungle juice liberals want – queer\, immigrant and tech worker. Her goofy and heartfelt narratives touch upon the intersections of her identity that are rarely seen in the stand up comedy space. Starting comedy during the pandemic\, she’s opened for touring comedians including Jena Friedman\, Hari Kondabolu\, Nimesh Patel and Kaneez Surka.\nRohini’s stories resonated with audiences across Washington (Bumbershoot\, Wet City Comedy Festival\, Upper Left Comedy Festival\, Emerald City Comic Con\, Geek Girl Con)\, Oregon\, Alaska\, and Omaha (Omaha Comedy Festival). Her work has gained attention from various sources\, including The Stranger’s A+P issue\, Seattle Gay News\, Indiaspora\, and NPR’s KUOW. You can also watch her perform at the pet themed comedy show\, Kitten Around. \nSaina Hussain (she/her) is an improvisor and ensemble member at Jet City Improv (JCI). Her recent credits include fully improvised 90min plays including The Emerald City Slasher\, Uncle Mike Ruins Christmas\, and Big Tech (opening night February 6th 2025!). She first began taking improv classes back in 2016 in her hometown of Austin\, TX where embracing the unknown\, finding the fun and play\, and creating meaning in the now is what made her fall in love with the art of improv. She is grateful for the opportunity to share the art form through teaching classes\, leading improv workshops around the city\, and doing camp performances for youth coping with hardships through Improv4good program. also this is the another instructor information \nWe’ll provide: \n\nA safe and supportive space\nCoaching in storytelling\, writing\, and performance\n\nHow to Apply \n\nCost: Free of charge\nDeadline to apply: January 31\, 2025\nRegister at https://forms.gle/PKcy2nRkQxpuyrLW8\nLimited spots are available\, so applying does not guarantee participation.\n\nBring your voice and humor to the stage—your story deserves to be heard! \nWe welcome individuals who are 18+ to respond to this call. If you have questions about this\, please contact caroline@tasveer.org.
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/desi-comedy-improv-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T170000
DTSTAMP:20250121T180555Z
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SUMMARY:Building Your Community at Film Festivals\, Markets\, and Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Building Your Community at Film Festivals\, Markets\, and Organizations panel at Sundance\, co-presented by Tasveer\nDuring this discussion our panelists will share tips\, tools\, and best practices on how to grow your career and advance your work by utilizing film festivals\, markets\, organizations\, programs\, initiatives and more. \n 
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/building-your-community-at-film-festivals-markets-and-organizations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T190000
DTSTAMP:20250224T111103Z
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SUMMARY:YoniX Speaks: Tasveer Presents Queer and Trans Voices
DESCRIPTION:Taking inspiration from Yoni Ki Baat and Tasveer’s Community Speaks\, YoniX Speaks is an event dedicated to empowering and celebrating South Asian LGBTQIA+ narratives.  This August\, our goal is to create a proud\, fluid\, gender- and queer-affirming\, South Asian safe space that uplifts the diversity of perspectives and identities within our community. Our event this year features a wide range of performance media\, from drag to narrative to comedy\, and representation from many corners of the queer community. \nJoin us for chai\, momos & chowmein\, and stories on a Seattle summer Sunday afternoon!
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/yonix-speaks-tasveer-presents-queer-and-trans-voices/
LOCATION:Tagney Jones Hall\, 363 Mercer Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T210000
DTSTAMP:20250224T111124Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Tasveer Gala: The Golden Ticket Edition
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 4\, 2024 | 5:00 PMVenue: Seattle Marriott Redmond\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 7th Annual Tasveer Gala on May 4th\, 2024\, at 5:00 PM\, where we’ll celebrate a milestone year – our Oscar qualification! This year also marks 22 years of Tasveer’s dedication to empowerment through art. \nWhat to expect at the evening of celebration for the South Asian cause \n\nKeynote speech by a surprise guest\nRecollection of our accomplishments over Tasveer’s 22 years\nCelebrate our Oscars qualification status\nDessert Dash\nFund the Need\nBollywood Party\nFun and engaging ways to support Tasveer’s mission through donations\, auctions\, games\, and more!\n\nThe gala is a crucial event that supports the operations\, employment\, and diverse programming at Tasveer. Our fundraising goal for the evening is $200\,000\, which will directly contribute to sustaining and expanding Tasveer’s impactful work.
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/7th-annual-tasveer-gala-the-golden-ticket-edition/
LOCATION:Seattle Marriott Redmond\, 7401 164th Ave NE\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T210000
DTSTAMP:20231130T201738Z
CREATED:20230822T175758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T201738Z
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SUMMARY:18th Tasveer FIlm Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Tasveer Festival will create a lively\, stimulating environment focused on exploring issues facing the South Asian diaspora. \nThrough in-person film screenings\, fireside chats\, panels\, Q&As and networking in Seattle\, the festival aims to engage audiences beyond the films themselves. The goal is to foster prolonged discussion and understanding around the social\, political\, personal and international issues at the core of these cinematic works. \nBy bringing people together around important topics\, the 18th annual Tasveer Festival in Seattle will deliver more than just great films. It will deliver greater cultural awareness\, empathy and community. \nOct 12th-15th: In theaters in Seattle\nOct 16th-22nd: Virtual on TasveerTV \nFull Schedule will be released on Sep 9th\, 2023.
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/18th-tasveer-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230623T203000
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Reels: Pride Edition Shorts
DESCRIPTION:Tasveer Reels: Pride Edition Shorts\n\nCome celebrate Pride with these especially curated\, thought provoking short films.\n\nIn the emotionally resonant narratives of Muhafiz\, Zindagi Dobara\, and Pariah\, we witness the power and importance of queer storytelling in challenging societal norms and prejudices. As we delve into a transformative night during the Gujarat riots\, navigate the complexities of coexisting in the aftermath of loss\, and confront deep-seated caste and sexual biases\, these films illuminate the human struggle for understanding\, acceptance\, and love.\n\nThe characters’ journeys highlight the diverse queer experiences in South Asia\, bringing to the forefront the often-overlooked narratives of this community. Through such poignant storytelling\, we truly begin to dismantle stereotypes and prejudices\, emphasizing the crucial role of queer cinema in fostering a more inclusive and empathetic society.\n\nWatch these stories in the comfort of your home this June 23\, 7 PM on TasveerTV. Even better\, get your friends and family together for a watch party. The ways to celebrate are endless.\n\nDate: Friday\, June 23rd 2023\nTime: 7pm\nCost: Sliding scale starting at $0\nVenue: Online\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-reels-pride-edition-shorts/
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,Tasveer Reels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T210000
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SUMMARY:2nd Community Speaks: Frames of Mind 2023
DESCRIPTION:Community Speaks: Frames of Mind\nJoin us this May as we mark Mental Health Awareness Month with our special event\, Community Speaks: Frames of Mind. This powerful gathering brings together individuals from the South Asian community who will courageously share their deeply personal and cathartic stories about mental health. \nIn an evening of raw emotions and profound insights\, our speakers will take you on a journey through their unique experiences\, shedding light on the often-overlooked mental health challenges faced by South Asians. By breaking the barriers of stigma and silence\, they will create a space for empathy\, understanding\, and open dialogue. \nBe a part of this transformative event as we celebrate the resilience and strength of our community members. Together\, we will foster an environment of healing\, support\, and unity that uplifts and empowers us all. Let’s embrace the importance of mental health and work towards a future where everyone’s well-being is valued and nurtured. \nCommunity Speaks was originally imagined as a forum for South Asians impacted by violence to break the isolation they have experienced by sharing their story. Each year the Community Speaks narratives shed light on the special challenges and opportunities experienced within the South Asian socio-cultural context\, whether in native lands or in adopted homelands. \nMeet Our 2023 Participants \n\nChithra Jeyaram\nNida Shaikh\nJaydev Bhateja\nPooja Gupte\n\nWhen: Saturday\, May 13th 2023 \nTime: 7:00pm-8:00pm PST \nWhere: Bellevue Arts Museum\, 510 Bellevue Way NE\, Bellevue\, WA 98004 \nCost: $15 (General)/ $10 (Members/Students) \nNo one is turned away due to lack of funds. Please write to info@tasveer.org for a sliding scale ticket. \nSo what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets NOW! \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/2nd-community-speaks-frames-of-mind-2023/
LOCATION:Bellevue Arts Museum\, 510 Bellevue Way NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stories,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T200000
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Open Mic- Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:TASVEER OPEN MIC- COMEDY NIGHT\nDiscover your tickle spots\, rattle your funny bone at Tasveer’s Open Mic: Comedy Night. An hour long show filled with a few chuckles\, many guffaws and some LMAOs.  \nDate: Thursday\, April 13th\, 2023\nTime: 7pm PST\nVenue: Here- After\, Alley Entrance\, 2505 1st Ave\, Seattle\, WA 98121  \nTo sign up as a participant please click here \nYou will definitely be entertained and end up shedding a few tears of boundless joy :-D \n  \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-open-mic-comedy-night/
LOCATION:Here-After\, Alley Entrance\, 2505 1st Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T210000
DTSTAMP:20230323T201624Z
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Reels: Female Gaze
DESCRIPTION:Tasveer Reels: Female Gaze Shorts\nCelebrate Women’s History Month with Tasveer’s pick of powerful and impactful female focused short films. \nThis collection of bold feminist films is an exploration of burgeoning womanhood that spans milestone moments and pivotal life lessons\, from sexual awakening\, to motherhood\, to independence. These five short stories explore desire\, consent\, and autonomy\, as each of the female protagonists take ownership of their lives. Featuring relatable and thoughtful storytelling that builds to deliver a cathartic sense of empowerment. \nHow To Be A Person: How To Get An Abortion\n6 min. Director: Sindha Agha \nAfter booty calling Jawad from Sunday school\, Sanam’s found herself pregnant with no one reliable to accompany her as her “abortion plus one.” Above all\, she needs to keep her abortion a secret from her Pakistani dad because she knows exactly how he’d react…or does she? \nFirst Night\n21 min. Director: Darshika Karunahara \nTwo Danish-Tamil sisters are driven by their sexual curiosity\, determined to experience their first time – the same night. Devi has just been arranged married and now is her wedding night. Meanwhile Abarna spends the night with a secret fling. First Night depicts two women trying to tackle the sexual oppression of their culture. One has waited all her life till this exact night and the other can’t wait any longer. \nNana Ki Dum\n21 min. Director: Jacob McSharma \nA new mother navigates the contentious line between being a parent and a daughter of a traditional Indian father. How does one honor their past while trying to create a new future? \nGray\n30 min. Director: Sakshi Gurnani \nWhen Naina’s male friend violates her boundaries\, she’s left to grapple with whether or not what happened was in the ‘gray’ areas. Working with a therapist\, Naina takes a journey between past and present\, to define for herself the meaning of consent. \nBaahar\n14 min. Director: Prakshi Malik \nA mother mourns when her teenage daughter is accepted into boarding school. \n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-reels-female-gaze/
LOCATION:SIFF Film Center\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Reels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T210000
DTSTAMP:20230118T210517Z
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Gala 2023: Let's Get Together For The Arts
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Tasveer Gala is Here!\nWe are thrilled to be hosting our Annual Fundraising Gala in person this year. Join us for an evening of music\, dining\, and giving back at our Annual Gala. The funds raised will be directed to the cause of South Asian filmmakers\, advocates and artists; those who highlight social justice issues and marginalized voices and narratives of the South Asian community.  \nYour endorsement made a lot possible over our 21 years’ journey:  With your constant support\, Tasveer:  \n\nHosts TSAFF\, the largest South Asian film festival in the US\nAwards $50\,000 annually to independent filmmakers with Tasveer Film Fund\nOrganized 58 individual community events ranging from Open Mic nights\, Book Reads\, scriptwriting workshops\, and masterclasses for budding storytellers. \nPromoted more than 200 artists\, filmmakers\, and advocates through their events. \nAmplifies women’s and queer voices\, with 43% women directors in TSAFF. \nEncourages and inculcates political and social activism amongst South Asian youth through Tasveer Youth Collective \nEncourages alternate storytelling media like documentaries and short films\nHas broadcasted close to 700 hours (and counting) of independent films and content on TasveerTV\n\nYour support means the world to us\, let’s make it happen together. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-gala-2023-lets-get-together-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Seattle Marriott Redmond\, 7401 164th Ave NE\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T204500
DTSTAMP:20230222T210041Z
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Reels: Shoebox
DESCRIPTION:Tasveer Reels: Shoebox\nJoin us for the in-person film screening of Shoebox: 2022 TSAFF Grand Jury Award winner for Best Feature Narrative. \n“Shoebox is one of the finest\, most present movies of our time”- Film Companion \nAllahabad is in the throes of change as a new era sets in with the city being renamed. Looking at development in the eye\, an ailing Madhav Chatterjee battles to keep his decrepit single screen theatre alive. His daughter Mampu tends to her father\, but finds him immersed in the past. The theatre contains within its crumbling walls an entire childhood and her most anchored friendship. Much like a river disappearing\, the gentle flow of memories are held ransom by demands of the present. As the last few strands of her identity trickle out of the theatre\, Mampu struggles to find a sense of belonging in her shapeshifting hometown. \nDate: March 3rd\, 2023 \nTime: 7pm PST \nVenue: SIFF Film Center\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA 98109 \nCost: $15 (General)\, $10 (Tasveer Members\, Senior Citizens\, Students) \nBuy Tickets\n\n 
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-reels-shoebox/
LOCATION:SIFF Film Center\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Reels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T183000
DTSTAMP:20230125T165931Z
CREATED:20230119T181622Z
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Book Discussion 2023
DESCRIPTION:TASVEER BOOK DISCUSSION \nOur Stories: An Introduction to South Asian America \nDate: Six Thursdays: Feb 16th\, March 2nd\, March 16th\, April 6th\, April 20th\, May 4th 2023 \nTime: 5-6:30pm \nLocation: Tasveer Office (Industrious\, 500 108th AVE NE\, STE #98\, Bellevue) \nPlease join us for our new book discussion group to read \nOur Stories: An Introduction to South Asian America\, a far-reaching and thoughtfully selected collection of short\, accessible articles that cover all historical periods and a wide range of South Asian nationalities (Amazon; $35).  The book is published by South Asian American Digital Archive (May 11\, 2022) \nOur Stories\, representing 64 diverse authors\, is organized into the following ten chapters: \n\nEarly South Asian American History (pre-1923)\nForging Lives in Uncertain Times (1923–1965)\nImmigration after the Civil Rights Movement (1965– )\nPost-9/11\nIdentity & Equality\nFaith & Religion\nCivic Engagement\nArts & Popular Culture\nWork\, Labor\, and Entrepreneurship\nFamily\n\nReading Schedule: \nFeb 16:  Member introductions; read introductory material in the book\, along with Chapter 1 (pp. xxi-46) \nMar 2:  Chapters 2 & 3 (pp. 49-127) \nMar 16:  Chapters 4 & 5 (pp. 131-208) \nApr 6:  Chapters 6 & 7 (pp. 211-266) \nApr 20:  Chapters 8 & 9 (pp. 269-355) \nMay 4:  Chapter 10 (pp. 366-404) + Next Steps for future discussions \nThis book discussion is the first in what we hope will be a continuing structured conversation\, which may involve other objects of study\, events\, or formats such as film screenings.  Such conversations will allow us to explore  our diverse experiences as South Asians (Desis) in the United States\, including questions of culture\, religion\, caste\, gender\, sexuality\, disability\, income\, generation\, US race relations\, etc.\, as well as develop our roles and projects as progressives in WA.  \nThis first book group on Our Stories will be facilitated by Vivek Bahl (English faculty\, Green River College).  Please RSVP here if you are interested in joining this book discussion.  Please purchase the book and plan to read through p. 46 for the first meeting on Feb 2\, which may go a bit longer till 7 pm to allow for member introductions. \nRegister Here
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-book-discussion-2023/
LOCATION:Tasveer Office\, 500 108th Ave NE\, STE #98\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220924T210000
DTSTAMP:20220715T192002Z
CREATED:20220715T161859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T192002Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections Through HeART: A CommUNITY Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Reflections Through HeART: A CommUNITY Open Mic\nTasveer is all set to launch it’s first ever in-person Open Mic event! \nReflections Through HeART: A CommUNITY Open Mic will nurture budding South Asian artists and storytellers in the Seattle area.  \nWe invite you to join us for an evening of South Asian stories and talents that will entertain\, enlighten\, and inspire audiences.  \nEvent Date: Saturday\, Sep 24th\, 2022 \nTime: 7:00 pm PST \nVenue: Broadway Performance Hall \nBuy Tickets \nArtists and storytellers in the greater Seattle area who are interested in participating can submit their applications online until August 15\, 2022. Participants will be compensated for their time.
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/reflections-through-heart-a-community-open-mic/
LOCATION:Broadway Performance Hall\, 1625 Broadway\, Seattle\, VA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Tasveer Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220623T190000
DTSTAMP:20220610T020224Z
CREATED:20220405T162749Z
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Open Mic- Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate queer stories this pride month\, at Tasveer Open Mic Night with Rohini as the emcee! Tasveer strives to create a safe community space for sharing and supporting stories and art. We invite you to showcase your musings\, rousings\, yearnings\, instruments\, poems\, skits\, comic pieces\, plays or whatever talent you want to bring to us. \nLocation: Online\, Zoom link will be sent 3hrs before the event to all registered participants and attendees \nDuration: 7 min/person max \nWHO: South Asians and/ or anyone with South Asian content \nTasveer invites you to showcase your musings\, rousings\, yearnings\, instruments\, poems\, skits\, comic pieces\, plays or whatever talent you want to bring to us. \nPerformers will be selected in random order and each participant will have up to 7 min to showcase their talent. \nDeadline to participate is 5pm PST on the day of the event. \nDisclaimer: Not everyone signing up will get a chance to perform. We will curate the participant lineup to keep the show about an hour long show. \nFor questions or queries contact: Ishita Saran- ishita@tasveer.org \nSign-Up Here
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-open-mic-2022-05-26-2022-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,Tasveer Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220620T190000
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SUMMARY:Pride Month Special: Tasveer Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Pride Month Special: Tasveer Book Club\nThis Pride month\, join us for the first Tasveer Book Club Meeting where we will be discussing the riveting book ‘You Can’t Be Serious’ by Kal Penn. \n‘You Can’t Be Serious’ by Kal Penn is a story dedicated to his 20-year-old self. The actor/writer found the pandemic was the perfect time to put his story together and share his experiences about facing racism in Hollywood\, the entertainment industry\, his coming out story and working in the Obama administration \nSign-up Now!
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/pride-month-special-tasveer-book-club/
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,Tasveer Book CLub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220617T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220617T203000
DTSTAMP:20220614T192552Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Month Special- Tasveer Reels: The Booth
DESCRIPTION:Pride Month Special- Tasveer Reels: The Booth\nThis Pride month\, join us for an exclusive screening of The Booth followed by a live Q&A session with the filmmaker Rohin Raveendran. \nDate: Friday\, June 17th \nTime: 7:30pm PST \nWhere: Online on TasveerTV (watch.tasveer.tv) \nOnce you register we will be sending you a code to view the film. \nAbout ‘The Booth’: A female frisking booth inside a crowded shopping mall stands as a silent ally to a forbidden romance. \nRohin Raveendran Nair is an independent filmmaker and cinematographer based out of Mumbai\, India. His recent short film\, The Booth\, produced by Vikramaditya Motwane (Andolan Films) screened at such reputed festivals as Tallinn Black Nights (2019); Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival (2019) and won Best Short Film award at Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival as well as Signs Film Festival (Kerala). The Booth is currently streaming on MUBI. Rohin’s one-minute short film\, Paijana won Filminute 2016 – the international one-minute film festival.\nHaving specialized in cinematography from Film & Television Institute of India (FTII)\, Pune\, Rohin has shot numerous short films\, digital commercials as well as documentaries. He is a Camerimage (Poland) Golden Frog nominated cinematographer for the documentary\, Testimony of Ana. He also served as the 2nd unit director and 2nd unit cinematographer on both seasons of the wildly popular series\, Sacred Games\, India’s first Netflix Originals.\nCurrently\, Rohin is developing his debut feature – a psychological horror set in a remote satellite town.
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/pride-month-special-tasveer-reels-the-booth/
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,Tasveer Reels,TasveerTV
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220610T183000
DTSTAMP:20220609T165205Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Month Special- Tasveer Reels: The Lonely Prince
DESCRIPTION:Pride Month Special- Tasveer Reels: The Lonely Prince\nThis Pride month\, join us for an exclusive screening of The Lonely Prince followed by a live Q&A session with the filmmakers Shivin and Sunny. \nDate: Friday\, June 10th \nTime: 5:00pm-6:30 pm PST \nInspired by the lack of Queer representation in traditional Indian settings\, Shivin and Sunny decided to go back to their roots and create a new tale with a queer leading character.The Lonely Prince is inspired by classic fairy tails\, but with one twist- its the Prince that needs saving this time. The film is built around this idea of self-acceptance\, which the Prince has struggled with his entire adult life. \nDirectors Shivin and Sunny grew up in a time where homosexuality was not accepted\, even in their household. Not having any mainstream representation of their struggles on-screen only made their fear of acceptance greater. That is why the two created this story in the form of a folk tale with a hope for it to be sent down from generation to generation. \nRegister NOW!
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/pride-month-special-tasveer-reels-the-lonely-prince/
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,Tasveer Reels,TasveerTV
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220527T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220527T213000
DTSTAMP:20220523T160110Z
CREATED:20220519T190220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T160110Z
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Author Meet: In Conversation with Journalist Barkha Dutt of ‘To Hell & Back: Humans of COVID’
DESCRIPTION:Tasveer Author Meet: In Conversation with Journalist Barkha Dutt of ‘To Hell & Back: Humans of COVID’\nWe’re back with the Tasveer Author Meet! Joining us is the world famous journalist Barkha Dutt\, for a reading from her book ‘To Hell and Back: Humans of COVID’ followed by a Q&A. When India’s lockdown was first announced in March 2020\, acclaimed journalist Barkha Dutt started an extraordinary series of road trips\, recording the human story of the pandemic. In this book\, she tells India’s pandemic story through the stories of the people she covered – the migrant workers and politicians\, businessmen and bureaucrats\, doctors and nurses\, factory workers and farmers\, teachers and students\, husbands and wives\, parents and children. \nThrough these accounts\, she draws a startling picture not just of our plague years but the very nature of our country with its deep-rooted inequalities across class\, caste and gender. Moving\, gripping and vivid\, To Hell and Back is an outstanding work by one of our foremost journalists\, working at the height of her powers. \nDate: May 27th\, 2022\nTime: 8:30pm-9:30pm PST\nWhere: Online\, Tasveer YouTube & Facebook Channel \nAuthor: Barkha Dutt Barkha Dutt is an award-winning TV journalist\, anchor and columnist with more than two decades of reporting experience. She is India’s only Emmy-nominated journalist who has won multiple national and international awards\, including the Padmashri\, which is India’s fourth highest civilian honour.\nBarkha graduated from St. Stephen’s College\, Delhi with a degree in English Literature. She did her Master's in Journalism from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University in New York.\nBarkha has reported from some of the toughest spots and conflict zones in India and across the world including Pakistan\, Iraq\, Afghanistan\, Libya and Egypt. Her frontline reporting of the Kargil war first made her a household name.\nShe is an out spoken feminist voice on the global stage and also the Founder-Editor of Mojo\, a multi-media events and content venture. She is also the founder of ‘We The Women’\, a multi-city festival and current affairs website that focuses on the biggest gender debates of\nour time.\nShe is a featured Columnist with Washington Post; appears regularly as an analyst on CNNand BBC and is also a Contributing Editor at The Week magazine. \nModerator: Alka Kurian is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington Bothell and a recipient of the 2020-2021 Fulbright US Scholar award to Morocco. She is the author of Narratives of Gendered Dissent in South Asian Cinemas (Routledge: 2014) and a co-editor of New Feminisms in South Asia: Disrupting the Discourse Through Social Media\, Film and Literature (Routledge: 2017). She is currently working on her third book Transnational Fourth Wave Feminisms: A Postcolonial Backlash (forthcoming 2023 Routledge). She has published extensively on South Asian film and feminism and was the founder-co-editor of the peer-reviewed journal Studies in South Asian Film and Media. Alka Kurian is the board president of Tasveer\, director of the Tasveer South Asian Literary Festival\, and host of the podcast South Asian Films & Books.  
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-author-meet-in-conversation-with-journalist-barkha-dutt-of-to-hell-back-humans-of-covid/
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Author Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220507T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220507T210000
DTSTAMP:20220502T220023Z
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Community Speaks: Frames of Mind
DESCRIPTION:Join us to witness the nurturing and empowering journey of the participants as they share their vivid\, bold\, heartwarming\, and poignant stories with you. The powerful monologues are captivating in their intensity\, their raw messages questioning societal norms\, judgments\, and prejudices. \nCommunity Speaks\, started in 2011 as a part of Aaina\, as a forum for South Asians impacted by violence to break the isolation they have experienced by sharing their story\, in partnership with Chaya (now called API Chaya). Each year the Community Stories narratives shed light on the special challenges and opportunities experienced within the South Asian socio-cultural context\, whether in native lands or in adopted homelands. \n**Trigger Warning: Some stories carry references to topics such as sexual abuse\, self-harm\, violence\, eating disorders and body image. ** \nSCHEDULE \n7PM: Seattle Raga Institute will present two new compositions\, in raga Bhatiyar\, portraying the nuanced nature of mental health through melodies and cyclical structures that represent the cycle we often find ourselves trapped in our own lives. These compositions are written specifically for this program by Brandon McIntosh. \n7:10PM:\nBroken Open by Nosh Khurram\nFinding My Spirit: A Story of Transformation by Bhavana Chawla\nTowards Acceptance by Aarti Kumar Pani\nPin Drop Silence by Masoon Balouch\nPromises Are Made to be Broken by Jamal Siddiqui\nDiscovering by Harsh Agarwal\nMy Darkest Hour by Sheila Houlahan \nWhen: Saturday\, May 7th 2022\nTime: 7:00pm-9:00pm PST\nWhere: Benaroya Hall\nCost: $15 (General)/ $10 (Members/Students) \nThis program is sponsored by Parul & Gary Houlahan and The Indian American Community Services. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-community-speaks-frames-of-mind/
LOCATION:Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall\, Benaroya Hall\, 200 University St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stories,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T200000
DTSTAMP:20220426T235306Z
CREATED:20220426T235306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T235306Z
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Passionate about your art? Got something to say? Or simply practicing your orating skills? Express yourself! \nLocation: Online\, Zoom link will be sent 3hrs before the event to all registered participants and attendees \nDuration: 7 min/person max \nWHO: South Asians and/ or anyone with South Asian content \nTasveer invites you to showcase your musings\, rousings\, yearnings\, instruments\, poems\, skits\, comic pieces\, plays or whatever talent you want to bring to us. \nPerformers will be selected in random order and each participant will have up to 7 min to showcase their talent. \nDeadline to participate is 6pm PST on the day of the event. \nDisclaimer: Not everyone signing up will get a chance to perform. We will curate the participant lineup to keep the show about an hour long show. \nFor questions or queries contact: Ishita Saran- ishita@tasveer.org \nSign-Up Here
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-open-mic-2/
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Open Mic
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Reels: I Am Bonnie
DESCRIPTION:Tasveer Reels presents I Am Bonnie\nBonnie\, a born intersex\, has been on the run since failing the ‘sex test’ right before the Bangkok Asian Games. \nRegister on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-reels-i-am-bonnie/
CATEGORIES:Tasveer Reels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210608T173000
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SUMMARY:Pride Month: Tasveer Filmmaker Q&A- " I AM" Film by Sonali Gulati
DESCRIPTION:Tasveer Filmmaker Q&A: ” I AM” Film by Sonali Gulati\nThis Pride month join us for an exclusive Virtual Meet and Greet with Indian Queer Filmmaker\, Sonali Gulati. Her film\, “I Am” won the hearts of many at Tasveer and we are excited to host this session with her. \nI Am chronicles the journey of an Indian lesbian filmmaker who returns to Delhi\, eleven years later\, to re-open what was once home\, and finally confronts the loss of her mother whom she never came out to. As she meets and speaks to parents of other gay and lesbian Indians\, she pieces together the fabric of what family truly means\, in a landscape where being gay was until recently a criminal and punishable offense. \nThe film will be made available on Tasveer TV for Free Screening all month long from June 1- June 31! \nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tasveer-filmmaker-qa-i-am-film-by-sonali-gulati-tickets-157266483285
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/pride-month-tasveer-filmmaker-qa-i-am-film-by-sonali-gulati/
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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