Attention indie film lovers: This free film festival promotes filmmakers who produce interesting work but don’t get commercial distribution very easily. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis:
The 4th New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest (NJISACF) 2010produced by the Asian American Film and Theater Project
WHERE: The BIG CINEMAS, Movie City 8 1655 Oak Tree Road, Edison
TICKETS: free—no children under the age of 12 permitted
This year the festival will showcase independent films by or about South Asian women from all over the world that challenges the stereotypical and traditional portrayal of South Asian women in mainstream commercial cinema.
The festival will also feature filmmaker Q&As and panel discussions with participation from scholars and academics from a variety of disciplines on the following topics:
- Changing Representations of Women in South Asian Cinema
- South Asian Women Reshaping their Identity: A discussion on South Asian Diasporic Women Filmmakers
The New Jersey Independent South Asian Film Festival (NJISACF) is the first and only of its kind South Asian cine fest held in New Jersey. Asian American Film and Theater Project, a non-profit tax-exempt organization based in USA, is committed to the promotion, production and exhibition of film and theater works that reflect the diverse experiences of the Asian diaspora across the globe.
