International South Asian Film Festival Canada (iSAFF) celebrates stories usually not represented by mainstream cinema or contemporary Bollywood film formulas. Features, shorts, episodics, music videos and documentaries, all chosen to engage, educate and inspire audiences by promoting free expression, cross-cultural interactions and understanding, and combating intolerance and stereotypes.
iSAFF originated in 2008 to “bridge the gap” between South Asian talent and mainstream audiences by connecting directors, actors, producers, community organizations, corporate brands and South Asian cinephiles.
This year’s theme is CROSSROADS’ – to celebrate South Asian cinema and culture as a hub and a place where many roads intersect. As South Asian cinema and artists continue their path-breaking growth, iSAFF is unlocking new and unique opportunities to find intersections between our cinematic stories and those from other backgrounds and industries.
Featuring 19 world premieres, eight North American premieres, and 23 Canadian premieres, the festival will open with Lakshmipriya Devi’s debut feature BOONG, which had its world premiere at TIFF.
