Breaking Boundaries: A Master Class in Filmmaking with Onir

Acclaimed filmmaker Onir, celebrated for redefining queer and independent cinema, joins Indie Meme for an exclusive live & in-person masterclass. Known for films that challenge conventions, spark dialogue, and resonate globally, Onir will share insights from his creative journey and inspire you to tell bold, meaningful stories. Whether you’re a filmmaker, student, or cinephile, this intimate session is not to be missed.

About Onir:

Born in Bhutan, Onir is an award-winning Indian filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, and editor. His landmark debut My Brother… Nikhil (2005) was one of the first mainstream Hindi films to address AIDS and same-sex relationships. In 2011, his anthology film I AM won the National Award for Best Film (Hindi), becoming one of India’s first major crowd-funded projects, exploring themes of LGBTQ+ rights, displacement, and child abuse.

Recent works include Pine Cone (2024), which premiered at BFI Flare and was inspired by his memoir I Am Onir and I Am Gay (Penguin Viking), and We Are Faheem & Karun (2025), also premiering at BFI Flare. Onir additionally directed a story in the Australian anthology My Melbourne, centered on diversity and inclusion.

This event is free to Indie Meme members. Light refreshments will be provided.

Thank you to ACC RTF for partnering on this event.

🗓️ October 6

⏱️ 6:30- 8:30 PM

📍ACC Highland Campus - Presentation Hall

6101 Highland Campus Drive

Building 2000, Room 1550