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Events Archive

SAAFA is a spin-off of the MassCom SIG and has been presenting screenings, festivals and panel discussions since 2001

January 2004
West Coast Premiere of the romantic comedy "Indian Fish in American Waters" directed by Manish Gupta, followed by Q/A with leading cast.
December 2003

Screening of the documentary "Bollywood Bound" a film by Canadian filmmaker Nisha Pahuja at ICC, Milpitas.

November 2003

Panel Discussion
" The Future of Digital Cinema"
Held at Stanford University, distingushed speakers spoke about entertainment-based digital technologies emerging today and explored how these technologies are driving the transformation of the entertainment industry.

July 2003

Nagesh Kukunoor Unplugged
Screening of Nagesh’s earlier works: Hyderabad Blues and Bollywood Calling followed by a Q/A with the director himself.

May30, 31st, June 1st 2003

SAAFA Film Festival
Titled “Beyond Bollywood: New India Cinema”, the first SAAFA Film festival was held at Stanford University and was opened by the film, Mr.& Mrs. Iyer. The other films screened in the festival were Bhopal Express, Let’s talk, Maya and Nupur (short). The festival also included a Panel Discussion on New Indian Cinema and a Q/A with Bhopal Express director Mahesh Mathai.

April 2003

North American Premier of the film STUMBLE followed by a discussion with the producers of the film.

March 2003

Screening of Bawandar-Sandstorm followed by Q&A with its director Jagmohan Mundhra.

February 2003

Screening of  Hyderabad Blues  followed by a panel discussion on The New Indie Burgeoning Movement with filmmaker Nagesh Kukoonor and actress Namrata Cooper (Kaante, The Agency)

December 2002

Panel Discussion on the future of Indo-American Cinema. The discussion was led by moderator Dr. Rafiq Dossani. Panelists included filmakers Harish Saluja, Piyush Pandya, Jagmohan Mundhra, Aparna Malladi and actress Sheetal Sheth

October 2002

Film Festival entitled" Cinematography in Indian Films: A Rage for Perfection. Showcasing the works of Santosh Sivan and Kiran Deohans. The films shown were Terrorist, Asoka, and Aks.

October 2001

Screening of The Journey followed by Q&A with director Harish Saluja.

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