When three estranged high school friends reunite after a decade, a tense conversation unravels hidden truths about their past, forcing them to confront the uncomfortable lines that lie between love, consent, and betrayal. June 7, 2026 at 2:30:00 PM AFS Cinema How To Not Have Sex India | Narrative Feature 2026 | 99 mins | Hindi, English Live Q&A with director Sudharshan Narayanan and writer-producer Anshulika Dubey TICKETS DONATE TO NEPAL Official selection - New York Indian Film Festival Nominations for Best Debut Film and Best Screenplay Three high school friends—Jai, Vikram, and Amrita—come together after 10 years for their school reunion and are faced with an uncomfortable truth. Vikram, who loved Amrita in high school, resents that she left him near the end of high school to date his best friend Jai. But he never understood why their relationship abruptly ended after school. Ten years later, the three friends meet at Vikram’s place, where Vikram engages them in a conversation to find out what happened between them in high school. But Jai's version of the incident is completely different from what Amrita reveals in the end. As the difficult conversations unfold and layers of denial are peeled back, we discover the thin lines between misogyny, sexual consent, and persuasion. Restoration Process About the Artist Born in Kerala and raised in Chennai, Sudharshan Narayanan is an alum of the prestigious Mindscreen Film Institute, where he had the privilege of being mentored by the renowned filmmaker Rajiv Menon, under whose guidance he nurtured his artistic sensibilities. After assisting celebrated filmmakers such as Anjali Menon and Soundarya Rajnikanth, Sudharshan ventured into directing three short films 'Poppy', 'The Long Drive' and 'Across the Table', which were released on Zee5 and also a music video for Netflix. -- Anshulika Dubey is an entrepreneur, film producer, and Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honoree. She has produced acclaimed films including Mandela, Aamis, and Once Upon a Time in Calcutta, and also leads The Writers INK Institute, a Ford Foundation-supported initiative for emerging writers in India. Trailer For English subtitles, make sure to turn on the YouTube closed captions. Credits Crew: Director: Sudharshan Narayanan Writer: Anshulika Dubey Producer(s): Anshulika Dubey Abhiram Deshpande Film Editor: Featured Cast: Aakash Prabhakar Nishank Verma Amrita Bagchi Thank you to our community partners for this screening! This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Fereshteh, a young student, must hide the existence of her two-month old illegitimate baby when her parents come for a surprise visit to Tehran. Back to Festival Program 1/4 Streaming April 28-May 1st, 2023 On Filmocracy UNTIL TOMORROW Iran I 86 mins I Drama I 2022 I Persian (Farsi) w/ English subtitles WATCH ONLINE World Premiere Selection: Berlinale 2022 Official Selection: Zurich, Istanbul, Stockholm, Edinburgh, & Sao Paulo International Film Festival Fereshteh is studying and working at a printers’ shop in Tehran. She wants to go to the US but is having trouble finding the time for a language course. This is because she also has a two-month-old baby that her parents know nothing about. When they announce at short notice that they are coming to visit, Fereshteh has to hide illegitimate child and everything that would give away her existence. What at first seems resolvable with a phone call to a few friends soon develops into a difficult undertaking. Fereshteh’s quick-witted friend Atefeh offers her support, but their ensuing odyssey through the city only reveals to the pair how limited their options are. In a society that does not grant everyone the same rights, young women have to weigh up carefully who their allies are. About the Artist Ali Asgari was born in Tehran, Iran. He studied cinema in Italy and began his career as an assistant director. After creating several acclaimed short films, he was selected for the Berlinale Talent Campus 2013. Early in his career his short films, MORE THAN TWO HOURS and THE SILENCE, were both selections at Cannes and nominated for a Palme d’Or. His work has premiered and competed at 600+ world festivals, including leading festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Palm Springs, Melbourne, Durban, Stockholm, Montreal, Sao Paulo, BFI London, Leeds, & Festival Tous Courts. His films have won more than 100 international awards. UNTIL TOMORROW is Asgari's second feature film and premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale '22). Trailer Credits Crew Writer/Director: Ali Asgari Screenwriter: Alireza Khatami Producer(s): Ali Asgari Raphaëlle Delauche Niki Karimi Nicolas Sanfaute Cinematographer: Rouzbeh Raiga Film Editor: Ehsan Vasegh i Featured Cast: Sadaf Asgari Ghazal Shojaei Amirreza Ranjbaran Nahal Dashti Music by: Ali Birang Javad Nazari Hair & Make-up: Amir Torabi

Chaoren, an eleven year-old boy from a rural fishing village, fights to attend and excel in school, amidst the threats of poverty and displacement. Eventive Virtual May 2 - 4, 2025 Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation Indie Meme Special 10th Year Retrospective Showcase International Premiere Eikhoigi Yum (Our Home) India | Narrative Feature 2022 | 86 mins | Manipuri ORIGINAL FILM PAGE WATCH ONLINE Limited tickets available on site. IMFF2023 - Audience Choice Award for the Best Narrative Feature at IMFF, Austin, USA 69th National Film Awards, Best Manipuri Film, India Best Director at Kazan International Muslim Festival, Russia FIPRESCI Award for the Best International Film at 27IFFK, Kerala/India Belonging to an isolated fishing community of the Loktak lake, Chaoren makes the best use of his exclusive existence by excelling in school. When the canoe he uses every day to attend school has to be sold off because of his father’s illness, his spirit is not dampened. He beats the long distance from his shanty floating hut to his school by swimming his way through. But when the Government issues an eviction notice demanding Chaoren’s family to leave their home, his dreams are left with an angst of a displaced person. Film Heritage Foundation used the best surviving elements for the restoration – the original camera negative and the 35 mm print preserved at the NFDC – NFAI. Unfortunately, the sound negative was not available. We digitized the sound from the 35 mm print preserved at Film Heritage Foundation. The film elements were repaired by the Film Heritage Foundation conservators and the scanning was done in Prasad Lab in Chennai We found that due to the deterioration of the print, there were vertical green lines on many parts of the film. While the scanning and digital clean-up was done at Prasad under the supervision of L’Immagine Ritrovata in Bologna, the grading, sound restoration and mastering was done at the lab in Bologna. Both Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani, the cinematographer of the film, have been involved in the restoration of the film. Restoration Process Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation The screening will be preceded by a performance by Specific Thing. Specific Thing is the project of local musician Román. Sometimes he plays by himself and sometimes he plays with his snazzy band — he loves to do both! And the music? It draws from folk, punk, pop, latin, communism, animals, friends... He likes to keep it cartoony, quick, and catchy. The band released an album in 2025 called "Now Is Actually Not A Good Time". Find more at @specificthing on Instagram. Meet Specific Thing About the Artist Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation Romi Meitei is prolific filmmaker who has produced several box-office hits. Besides notching up commercial successes, his films have been screened in world-renowned film festivals including IFFI, MIFF, IFFK, and others. He is recipient of the prestigious FIPRESCI and NETPAC awards, and well as the 'Best Director' Prize at the Sailadhar Film Awards in Assam. His projects have also received several Manipur State Film Awards, including 'Best Feature Film', 'Art Director', 'Child Artiste', and 'Best Editor' for EIKHOIGI YUM at the MSFA 22 award ceremony. He is the Chairman of Mami Thawan Foundation, which aims to render services for the welfare of Manipur. Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation Trailer Credits Crew: Director: Romi Meitei Writer: Romi Meitei Producers: Chingsubam Sheetal, Romi Meitei Film Editor: Johni Meitei Featured Cast: Restoration Effort Led By: Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Director, Film Heritage Foundation Restoration Credit: Restored by Film Heritage Foundation in association with Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.(Amul), the cinematographer Govind Nihalani and the director Shyam Benegal. Funding supported by Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.(Amul) Thank you to our community partners for this screening!

Set in India during 1992, the film follows 11-year-old Supriyo, who struggles with poor vision and faces challenges that extend beyond his eyesight amid the country's rising sociopolitical tensions. April 13, 2025 at 5:30:00 PM AFS Cinema Virtual May 2 - 4, 2025 Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation Indie Meme Special 10th Year Retrospective Showcase International Premiere Chashma India | Short 2024 | 20 mins | Hindi Followed by the film Boong . TICKETS WATCH ONLINE Limited tickets available on site. An 11-year-old boy with poor vision must confront more than his physical limitations when a school conflict forces him to make a difficult decision. Set against the backdrop of 1992 amidst India's rising sociopolitical tensions, Supriyo's journey boldly explores the emotional and societal blind spots around him. Film Heritage Foundation used the best surviving elements for the restoration – the original camera negative and the 35 mm print preserved at the NFDC – NFAI. Unfortunately, the sound negative was not available. We digitized the sound from the 35 mm print preserved at Film Heritage Foundation. The film elements were repaired by the Film Heritage Foundation conservators and the scanning was done in Prasad Lab in Chennai We found that due to the deterioration of the print, there were vertical green lines on many parts of the film. While the scanning and digital clean-up was done at Prasad under the supervision of L’Immagine Ritrovata in Bologna, the grading, sound restoration and mastering was done at the lab in Bologna. Both Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani, the cinematographer of the film, have been involved in the restoration of the film. Restoration Process Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation The screening will be preceded by a performance by Specific Thing. Specific Thing is the project of local musician Román. Sometimes he plays by himself and sometimes he plays with his snazzy band — he loves to do both! And the music? It draws from folk, punk, pop, latin, communism, animals, friends... He likes to keep it cartoony, quick, and catchy. The band released an album in 2025 called "Now Is Actually Not A Good Time". Find more at @specificthing on Instagram. Meet Specific Thing About the Artist Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation Nitin Baid is an acclaimed Indian film editor known for his nuanced storytelling and impactful contributions to Bollywood. He gained recognition with Masaan (2015) and went on to edit films like Raazi (2018), Gully Boy (2019), and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). His ability to craft seamless narratives has earned him multiple accolades, including Filmfare Awards. Recently, he ventured into directing with the short film Chashma: Blind Spot, showcasing his versatility in filmmaking. Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation Trailer Credits Crew: Director: Nitin Baid Writer: Nitin Baid Varun Grover Producers: Dimpy Agrawal Meena Agrawal Film Editor: Nitin Baid Vaishnavi Bhate Featured Cast: Konkona Sen Sharma Ayan Khan Kabeer Shah Shafeen Patel Shishir Sharma Vijay Shrivastava Restoration Effort Led By: Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Director, Film Heritage Foundation Restoration Credit: Restored by Film Heritage Foundation in association with Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.(Amul), the cinematographer Govind Nihalani and the director Shyam Benegal. Funding supported by Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.(Amul) Thank you to our community partners for this screening!

After waking up and finding his wife and baby missing, a worried husband seeks help from community members. Filmocracy Virtual April 28 - May 1, 2023 Learning Not To Drown USA | Short 2021 | 20 mins | English In-Person Q&A with Texas director, Prithvi Raj Karreddula & award-winning composer Mickey J. Meyer TICKETS DONATE TO NEPAL Restoration Process About the Artist Prithvi Raj Karreddula is a Dallas filmmaker from Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He's been a writer and director for both English and Telugu films since 2017. He also possesses a handful of additional skills in film production such as cinematography, editing, and music composition. Prithvi Raj is most known for his short films "Audible Frequency" (2021), "Humans" (2019) and "Bhoomi" (2021). Trailer For English subtitles, make sure to turn on the YouTube closed captions. Credits Crew: Director: Prithvi Raj Karreddula Writer: Prithvi Raj Karreddula Producer(s): Film Editor: Featured Cast: Sri Chilukuri, Corey Pratt, Raymund C. King Thank you to our community partners for this screening! This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

A circus facing extinction due to competition with new modern forms of entertainment tries its luck with a new act. Indian Circus 22:11 | with English Subtitles 4/27/2019 | 10:00 am This short film will be screened prior to INDUS BLUES ATTEND SYNOPSIS A circus facing extinction due to competition with new modern forms of entertainment tries its luck with a new act.

Newton Kumaar, a rookie government clerk who belongs to a Dalit community, is sent on election duty to a Naxal-controlled town. Austin Dec 5th 2017 | DFW Dec 7th 2017 Newton GET TICKETS India/2017/106 Minutes/ Hindi with English Subtitles SYNOPSIS Newton Kumaar, a rookie government clerk who belongs to a Dalit community, is sent on election duty to a Naxal-controlled town in the conflict-ridden jungles of Chhattisgarh, India. Faced with the apathy of security forces and the looming fear of guerrilla attacks by communist rebels, he tries his best to conduct free and fair voting despite the odds stacked against him. He is disappointed when the voters do not turn up for the election. Later when a foreign reporter turns up at the polling station the security forces force the villagers from the constituency to turn up to cast their votes. Soon Newton realizes that they have no idea what the election is about. He desperately tries to educate them but the security head pushes him aside and tells villagers that voting machine is a toy. The foreign reporter gets a good news report about India's democracy Newton wants to sit at the polling booth for the stipulated time but is forced to flee due to a naxal attack which he realizes later was staged by the police. On the way back he decides to collect votes of four villagers who suddenly turn up from nowhere inside the forest from which the security forces are escorting Newton back. The chief of security is reluctant to let them do so. Taking his duty very seriously, Newton steals his gun and points it on the chief of forces till the villagers cast their votes. He even keeps him at gunpoint after their voting for the remaining two minutes of his official duty. The security forces then beat him up out of frustration. The movie concludes with a shot of the area 6 months later, showing mining activity ongoing, the Chief of security is shown shopping and indulging his wife and daughter over a bottle of olive oil. Newton is shown in his office keeping up with his old ways before a visit by the local election officer Malko and they agree to have tea but as per rules followed by Newton in the lunch time. GET TICKETS Interested in screening this in your hometown? Write to us TRAILER Tickets AUSTIN SCREENING Tuesday, December 5th 2017 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM AFS Cinema, 6406 N IH-35 Suite 3100, Austin, Texas 78752 ***Director Amit Masurkar will be present for a post-screening Q&A*** RSVP for our year-end Member-only party (for 2017 and 2018 members) GET TICKETS - Austin DFW SCREENING Thursday, December 7th 2017 | 7:15 - 9:15 PM Angelika Film Center & Café, Plano, TX Post screening Skype with filmmaker Amit Masurkar, followed by a Member Mixer *** If the ticket widget does not load, click here *** FILM SPONSOR FOOD SPONSOR COMMUNITY PARTNER MEDIA PARTNERS DIRECTOR'S PROFILE Amit Masurkar is born and brought up in Mumbai and studied in IES School, Dadar. Amit dropped out of an engineering course at Manipal Institute of Technology at the age of 20 to pursue filmmaking. He later acquired a BA degree in History from Mumbai University. STILLS Newton Still 2 Newton Still 1 Newton Still 4 Newton Still 3

2023 In Flames Narrative Feature Urdu mins 98 Texas Premiere In-Person, Virtual 2023 Pakistan, Canada Drama, Horror Mariam lives with her younger brother and their mother, Fariha, in a tiny apartment in Karachi. When Mariam’s maternal grandfather passes, his brother tries to manipulate them into signing over their apartment to him, a common occurrence in Pakistan, where women’s property rights are fragile. Mariam’s mother, grieving and isolated, is easy to influence. Mariam, distraught by her mother’s foolishness, finds solace in a secret romance with a fellow student, Asad. When their relationship takes an unexpected turn, Mariam becomes consumed by nightmares. Meanwhile, her mother, caught between her coercive Uncle and a murky legal system, is oblivious to her daughter’s deteriorating mental state. Mariam’s nightmares begin to bleed into reality. Mother and daughter must come together if they hope to overcome the real and phantasmal forces that threaten to engulf them. Cannes Directors Fortnight 2023 Sitges International Film Festival Tickets 4/18/24, 3:45 PM All Badges, Debut Showcase Ticket AFS Cinema Writer / Director Zarrar Kahn Zarrar Kahn is an award-winning Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker whose film IN FLAMES premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival as part of the Director’s Fortnight. His works have been screened and awarded in over 100+ film festivals, including TIFF, Locarno, and BFI London. In Flames, his feature directorial debut, has garnered critical acclaim and prizes worldwide - including the Golden Yusr for Best Picture at Red Sea FF and the Grand Prize - International Newcomer Award at Mannheim-Heidelberg FF. Born in Karachi, and currently based out of Toronto, Kahn is committed to telling stories that amplify historically marginalized communities. Director: Zarrar Kahn Producer: Anam Abbas Writer: Zarrar Kahn Cast: Ramesha Nawal, Omar Javaid, Bakhtawar Mazhar, Adnan Shah Tipu, Mohammad Ali Hashmi, Jibran Khan Editor: Craig Scorgie & Zarrar Kahn Crew: Aigul Nurbulatova, Kalaisan Kalaichelvan This Event is supported in part by a Mini Grant from Humanities Texas. Community Partners for the Film More Films

An Indian filmmaker in Warsaw turns his camera on the residents, revealing a portrait of community and life at the crossroads of culture. April 25, 2026 at 1:00:00 PM AFS Cinema Texas Premiere Listy z Wilczej (Letters From Wolf Street) Poland, Germany | Documentary 2025 | 97 mins | Polish, English, Chinese, Arabic, Romani Virtual Q&A with writer-director Arjun Talwar Preceeded by the short film Showtime TICKETS DONATE TO NEPAL Jury Special Mention for Best Documentary - Indie Meme Film Festival 2026 After a decade of living in Warsaw, Indian filmmaker Arjun Talwar still feels like an outsider. In a witty and deeply personal attempt to finally "fit in," he turns his camera toward his neighbors on Ulica Wilcza (Wolf Street). What begins as a quest for integration quickly evolves into a soulful, cinematic exploration of a single kilometer in central Warsaw—a street that holds the secrets of both the past and the present. Guided by his friend Mo, a fellow immigrant-turned-filmmaker, Arjun uncovers a kaleidoscope of charming, eccentric, and melancholic inhabitants. Through his lens, the supposedly homogeneous and politically rigid landscape of modern Poland is revealed to be a place of deep contradictions and unexpected connections. Fresh from its World Premiere at the 2025 Berlinale, Letters from Wolf Street is a poignant reflection on the meaning of home, the solace of the everyday, and the invisible threads that connect us all. Restoration Process About the Artist Arjun Talwar grew up in Delhi. He first studied mathematics before being admitted to the cinematography department of the Polish Film School in Łódź. His short films have screened at various international festivals including Visions du Réel, the Big Sky Documentary Film festival, FID Marseille and Tampere. His first feature-length documentary, Der Esel hieß Geronimo (A Donkey Called Geronimo), premiered at DOK Leipzig and went on to be released in cinemas. Trailer For English subtitles, make sure to turn on the YouTube closed captions. Credits Crew: Director: Arjun Talwar Writer: Arjun Talwar Producer(s): Uni-Solo Studio: Karolina Śmigiel, Jarosław Wszędybył Film Editor: Binga Tomschin Featured Cast: Piotr Chadryś Mo Tan Feras Daboul Barbara Goettgens Kazimierz ”Oskar” Paczkowski Thank you to our community partners for this screening! This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

April 25, 2026 at 10:30:00 AM AFS Cinema Texas Premiere P For Paparazzi India 2024 Recorded Q&A with writer-director Divya Kharnare Shown as part of the Saturday shorts program TICKETS BUY A BADGE Jury Award for Best Editing (Short Documentary) - 16th IDSFFK 2024 Dharamshala International Film Festival 2024 International Film Festival of India 2024, Goa Amidst the chaos of flashing lights and crazy crowds, Manoj, an established paparazzi from Nepal, faces off against fellow photographers in a high-stakes race to capture the most sensational photos. Despite his years of experience and connections with celebrities ranging from Boney Kapoor to Alia Bhatt, Manoj confronts the harsh reality of his brother's deteriorating health. As Manoj navigates the blurry nights of Mumbai during Diwali, his encounters with celebrities offer glimpses into the glitz and glamour but also highlight the human side behind the fame. With each click of the camera, Manoj grapples with the moral dilemmas of his profession and the weight of his brother's fate hanging in the balance. Will Manoj's connections and perseverance be enough to secure the funds needed for his brother's treatment, or will it be a solitary battle of survival? Restoration Process Film restoration process Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation About the Artist Divya Kharnare is a filmmaker with over eight years of experience across fiction and feature-length documentaries. He began his career at Marathi digital platform BhaDiPa, directing comedy sketches, music videos, and non-fiction content, before moving into independent filmmaking. His documentaries- 15 Seconds A Lifetime, P for Paparazzi, and Letters to My Grandma have premiered at festivals including IFFI, DIFF, NYIFF, and IDSFFK, earning awards such as the DOC Aviv Award and multiple jury mentions. A Direction graduate from Film & Television Institute of India, Divya has worked across international labs and productions, including the Kyoto Filmmakers Lab, DOC NYC Storytelling Incubator, Doc Edge Kolkata, Amazon Original Love Storiyaan, and MAMI Select 2025. He is currently developing his debut fiction feature and a non-fiction feature in post-production, exploring socially rooted stories with touches of magic realism. Trailer For English subtitles, make sure to turn on the YouTube closed captions. Credits Crew: Director: Divya Kharnare Writer: Pranav Patil Divya Kharnare Producer(s): Rajiv Mehrotra Yugandhar Salvi Film Editor: Pranav Patil Featured Cast: Manoj Mahara Jafar Khan Manohar Mahara Thank you to our community partners for this screening!

The character of cities over the years, has been tremendously redefined, incorporating an eclectic mix of cultural practices. Top of Page Tickets Top of Page Tickets To-Let 52 mins/Hindi & English with English Subtitles / India Available for Limited theatrical release & special screenings North America 2014 SYNOPSIS Big cities are now primarily cities of migrants coming from corners of the country in search of livelihood and shelter. The character of cities over the years, has been tremendously redefined, incorporating an eclectic mix of cultural practices. Yet, in a city like Delhi, the divisive lines between the landlord and the tenant are very strong. It is a relationship of power, hierarchy and prejudice. The Film gets into the lives of a single man, an artist couple, a music band and the filmmaker himself as they try to understand what home means in the continuous cycle of migration and flux. Best Long Documentary, International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala, 2013 Official Selection, New York Indian Film Festival, 2013 A Film by Spandan Banerjee http://www.overdosefilms.com/spandan.html TICKETS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE Tickets TRAILER

A newly-wed cinephile from India befriends a ragtag trio of experimental filmmakers in Austin, complicating her relationship. April 23, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM AFS Cinema World Premiere Texas Jaanu USA | Short 2026 | 16 mins | English Live Q&A with writer-director-producer Aliza Khan and producer Mase Kerwick Shown as part of the Texas showcase TICKETS DONATE TO NEPAL South Asian Film Festival of Montreal NewFilmmakers Los Angeles ZOYA (26), a bold immigrant from India, is navigating Austin on her own terms when she meets amateur filmmaker NATHAN (23). She joins him and his friends LUCY (24) and HAWKE (22) to make a zero-budget film, discovering her creative voice in the process. Her husband AAMIR (29), a rigid software engineer, feels threatened by her eccentric new life. To reconnect with Zoya, Aamir must shed his rigidity and embrace spontaneity, discovering his own capacity for joy and romance. Restoration Process About the Artist Aliza Khan is a filmmaker based between India and the U.S. A University of Southern California graduate, she trained in Hollywood and worked in Los Angeles with producer Deepak Nayar (Bend It Like Beckham, Netflix’s Sense8). She later joined Guneet Monga’s ‘Sikhya Entertainment’, developing and producing across features, shorts, documentaries, and podcasts in collaboration with Netflix, Amazon, and Spotify. Her projects include the Academy Award–winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers and Netflix’s Pagglait, as well as the independent short Mirage, winner of the NALIP x Netflix Grant for Women of Color filmmakers. Her directorial debut, Texas Jaanu, filmed in Austin, is set to premiere in 2026, with grant support and recognition from director Jason Reitman (Juno, Up in the Air). Upcoming work includes Love on the Rocks (Hyderabad, spring 2026). Trailer For English subtitles, make sure to turn on the YouTube closed captions. Credits Crew: Director: Aliza Khan Writer: Aliza Khan Dini Parayitam Producer(s): Aliza Khan Mase Kerwick Film Editor: Jessica Lund Poorva Bhat Featured Cast: Sajel Parekh Oelerich Srinivas Chilukuri Thank you to our community partners for this screening! This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.