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About Us

 

“Now more than ever we need to talk to each other, to listen to each other and understand how we see the world, and cinema is the best medium for doing this.” – Martin Scorsese

 

Chicago South Asian Film Festival is dedicated to fostering a diverse cinematic experience through South Asian films.

 

The Festival was founded in 2010 and is organized by the Chicago South Asian Arts Council Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Festival is held in late September in conjunction with Columbia College Chicago and includes a stellar selection of films and guests, panel discussions, opportunities for filmmakers and film lovers to connect, musical performances, tributes to major artists, and gala’s. The Festival is committed to providing a ground-breaking cinematic experience for filmmakers and moviegoers alike with the warmth and personal touch that is unique to Chicago. Click here to download our overview packet.

 

About Columbia College

 

With more than 120 academic programs and nearly 12,500 students, Columbia College Chicago is the largest and most diverse private arts and media college in the nation. For more information, please visit www.colum.edu.

 

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The Board

Shabana Azmi

Advisory Board

Shabana Azmi has appeared in over 120 Hindi films in both mainstream and independent cinema, and since 1988 she has acted in several foreign projects. Regarded as one of the finest actresses in India, Azmi’s performances have generally earned her praise and awards, which include a record of five National Film Award wins.

Lillete Dubey

Advisory Board

Lillete Dubey has appeared in numerous Indian movies, most notably in the Mira Nair movie Monsoon Wedding. She is also an acclaimed theater director, television and film artist, and founder of the Theatre Action Group in Delhi.

Dr. Eric Winston

VP Institutional Advancement Columbia College

Dr. Winston is also the principal/owner of Eric Winston & Associates, a fundraising consulting firm that specializes in fundraising and educational programs for universities.

Ira Azulay

Immigration Attorneys, LLP

Ira Azulay is a founding partner of Immigration Attorneys, LLP and was previously was vice president of Wired Planet, an online entertainment company.

Nilesh Kamath

Rust Belt Entertainment

Nilesh was recently CEO/President at Argeli Vicar Inc. a Chicago based new-media company and Managing Partner at Rust Belt Entertainment LLP a Chicago/LA based boutique film production company.

Ketki Parikh

President – Vachikam

Ketki has been instrumental in bringing acclaimed Indian theatrical plays to the U.S. and organizing high-profile events in Chicago such as Taste for Life for Apna Ghar. Ketki is a co-founder of the Festival.

Amit Rana

Festival Director

Amit Rana graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and worked as a software consultant and project manager at Accenture before he led the effort to found the Chicago South Asian Film Festival in 2010.

Shalini Trivedi

Secretary of Board

Shalini Trivedi comes with a background in both engineering and theater. She is a founding member of the Festival and continues to strive to bring South Asia’s unique brand of storytelling to Chicago audiences.

Submit Film

 

Thank you for your interest in submitting your film to the Chicago South Asian Film Festival. We are now accepting features, shorts & documentaries.

 

Click here to read the Rules & Regulations and fees for submitting a film. Chicago South Asian Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines and discounted fees.

 

Once you are ready to proceed, click the button below to access the application. You may make changes to your application at any time by logging in at www.withoutbox.com

 

 

If you have any technical issues please contact support@withoutabox.com. For all submission inquries you may contact us via e-mail at programming@csaff.com.

 

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