| SIKH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2009 |
September 18-19, 2009 | Asia Society & Museum |
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| Building on the success of 2008 and taking it to a Higher Level in 2009: Presenting the Sikh International Film Festival - Powerful Documentaries, Compelling Stories, and "Chak-de-Phatte" Bhangra Beats!!! Details: http://www.sikharts.com TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW - http://www.sikharts.com/tickets.php USE DISCOUNT CODE: IAC2009 FOR GREAT DISCOUNTS!!! SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 - Feature Session (7pm-9:30pm) - After Party (9:30pm-1am) at Asia Society Garden Court SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 - Short Films Session (10:30am - 1pm) - Documentary Session (1:30pm - 4:30pm) - Heritage Gala After Party (11:30pm - 4am) at Leela Lounge DETAILS: FEATURE SESSION - My Mother India - Flying Sikhs - A History of Sikh Fighter Pilots - 1984 and the Via Dolorosa Project DOCUMENTARY SESSION - A Warrior's Religion - Bhangra Generation - Turbanology - Who Do You Think You Are - Meera Syal * 7 Short Films * Meet Filmmakers, Producers, Judges, Actors & Celebrities from across the Globe * Distinguished Panel of Judges will decide Winners in Short & Documentary Genres. Judges include: - Dr. Ngawang Choephel - Director of Tibet in Song, Ethnomusicologist, and Human Rights Activist - Vicki Mabrey - Award Winning Correspondent for ABC News Nightline - Dr. Balbinder Bhogal - Professor for Sikh Studies Chair at Hofstra University - Aseem Chhabra - SAJA Board Member & Film Critic AFTER PARTY at Asia Society's Garden Court - Mingle with over 400 Festival Guests - Dance to High Energy Bhangra & Punjabi Music by DJ KUCHA and DJ Munks! - Special Performance by NYC Bhangra GUEST OF HONOR - MIRA NAIR!!! |