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ANNOUNCING THE 2nd ANNUAL SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
January 21, 2017
Austin, TX- Indie Meme.org is proud to announce the 2nd annual South Asian Film Festival, IMFF@AUSTIN - April 20-23, 2017 co-presented by Star TV, including Star Plus, India Star Gold, Life OK, and Movies OK.
Awarded the “Best International Passport” by The Austin Chronicle, Indie Meme Film Festival is an annual gathering for South Asian film industry insiders, cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers and critics in the US. The 2017 festival is scheduled for April 20-23 at the Regal Arbor Cinemas at Great Hills, Austin.
The 4 day affair will be buzzing with film premiers, red carpet events, filmmakers in person & via skype, member mixers, panel & audience discussions, networking events and parties. Last year, Indie Meme Film Festival – IMFF@Austin 2016 - was host to 11 critically acclaimed, thought-provoking films and post-screening discussions.
“This year the festival plans to screen 14 to 16 films from South Asia. We select meaningful cinema that brings to light remarkable issues worthy of opening a dialogue in the audience.” said Alka Bhanot, Founder, Indie Meme.org. “It is also our endeavor to get participation from various organizations – local and international – working in the field on various issues, to help further awareness & discussion.” added Tripti Bhatnagar, co-founder, Indie Meme.org.
IMFF@Austin 2017 is being co-presented by STAR TV, a fully owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox, the world's premier portfolio of cable, broadcast, film, pay TV & satellite assets spanning six continents across the globe. “As an entertainment network catering to the South Asians here in the US, it is a pleasure for STAR to support meaningful initiatives such as what Indie Meme is striving to do here for the Austin Community “ commented Guneet Anand, Head – STAR TV, North America.
IMFF@Austin 2017 is partly funded by a grant from the City of Austin. The festival is accepting film submissions till February 28, 2017. Film Entry Form is available for down load at http://imffaustin.weebly.com/schedule.html.
Questions regarding submissions may be directed here.
For more information visit www.indiememe.org
About STAR:
Star Network is a fully owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox, the world's premier portfolio of cable, broadcast, film, pay TV & satellite assets spanning six continents across the globe. Star TV, is the leading choice for South Asian channels and its portfolio in North America includes STAR India PLUS, Life OK, Star India Gold, Movies OK, Star Vijay, Maa, Maa Music, Maa Movies, Maa Gold, Asianet, Asianet Movies and Asianet News. STAR India has defined India’s broadcast media for over two decades and is today the leading media and entertainment company. It is one of the largest distributed networks, generating 20,000 hours of content every year and broadcasts more than 40 channels in 8 languages worldwide. Star is all set to drive the agenda on digital content consumption in the US, through hotstar.com bringing TV shows, movies and sports in one destination.
About Indie Meme
Indiememe.org is a non-profit that provides credible platform for social dialogue through meaningful South Asian cinema. It’s events revolve around a thought-provoking film followed by an opportunity for discussion to favor positive social impact in local and global community.
Topics in the past have included human trafficking to female literacy, issues of identity, power & empowerment, intellectual discussions of philosophy, LGBT rights, teenage rebellion, challenges at different life stages, evolving relationships and classic Oscar nominations. The Indie Meme mission has been almost always supported by the presence of a director/ actor, live or virtually, to facilitate post-screening audience discussions.
Visit us at www.indiememe.org.
Follow us on www.facebook.com/indiememe
Press Contact:
Seema Govil
512-762-7387
[email protected]
January 21, 2017
Austin, TX- Indie Meme.org is proud to announce the 2nd annual South Asian Film Festival, IMFF@AUSTIN - April 20-23, 2017 co-presented by Star TV, including Star Plus, India Star Gold, Life OK, and Movies OK.
Awarded the “Best International Passport” by The Austin Chronicle, Indie Meme Film Festival is an annual gathering for South Asian film industry insiders, cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers and critics in the US. The 2017 festival is scheduled for April 20-23 at the Regal Arbor Cinemas at Great Hills, Austin.
The 4 day affair will be buzzing with film premiers, red carpet events, filmmakers in person & via skype, member mixers, panel & audience discussions, networking events and parties. Last year, Indie Meme Film Festival – IMFF@Austin 2016 - was host to 11 critically acclaimed, thought-provoking films and post-screening discussions.
“This year the festival plans to screen 14 to 16 films from South Asia. We select meaningful cinema that brings to light remarkable issues worthy of opening a dialogue in the audience.” said Alka Bhanot, Founder, Indie Meme.org. “It is also our endeavor to get participation from various organizations – local and international – working in the field on various issues, to help further awareness & discussion.” added Tripti Bhatnagar, co-founder, Indie Meme.org.
IMFF@Austin 2017 is being co-presented by STAR TV, a fully owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox, the world's premier portfolio of cable, broadcast, film, pay TV & satellite assets spanning six continents across the globe. “As an entertainment network catering to the South Asians here in the US, it is a pleasure for STAR to support meaningful initiatives such as what Indie Meme is striving to do here for the Austin Community “ commented Guneet Anand, Head – STAR TV, North America.
IMFF@Austin 2017 is partly funded by a grant from the City of Austin. The festival is accepting film submissions till February 28, 2017. Film Entry Form is available for down load at http://imffaustin.weebly.com/schedule.html.
Questions regarding submissions may be directed here.
For more information visit www.indiememe.org
About STAR:
Star Network is a fully owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox, the world's premier portfolio of cable, broadcast, film, pay TV & satellite assets spanning six continents across the globe. Star TV, is the leading choice for South Asian channels and its portfolio in North America includes STAR India PLUS, Life OK, Star India Gold, Movies OK, Star Vijay, Maa, Maa Music, Maa Movies, Maa Gold, Asianet, Asianet Movies and Asianet News. STAR India has defined India’s broadcast media for over two decades and is today the leading media and entertainment company. It is one of the largest distributed networks, generating 20,000 hours of content every year and broadcasts more than 40 channels in 8 languages worldwide. Star is all set to drive the agenda on digital content consumption in the US, through hotstar.com bringing TV shows, movies and sports in one destination.
About Indie Meme
Indiememe.org is a non-profit that provides credible platform for social dialogue through meaningful South Asian cinema. It’s events revolve around a thought-provoking film followed by an opportunity for discussion to favor positive social impact in local and global community.
Topics in the past have included human trafficking to female literacy, issues of identity, power & empowerment, intellectual discussions of philosophy, LGBT rights, teenage rebellion, challenges at different life stages, evolving relationships and classic Oscar nominations. The Indie Meme mission has been almost always supported by the presence of a director/ actor, live or virtually, to facilitate post-screening audience discussions.
Visit us at www.indiememe.org.
Follow us on www.facebook.com/indiememe
Press Contact:
Seema Govil
512-762-7387
[email protected]