SAT-MAY 16
Houston Rising: Can the Bayou City Become America’s Next Production Hub?
SATURDAY__MAY 16__6:30 PM__Houston is at a turning point—can it evolve into a major film and TV production hub? With momentum from the Texas Senate Bill 22, rising local talent, and growing studio interest,
Jyoti
Saturday__5:10 PM __ Directed by Azfar Ali__ Jyoti is a psychological drama about Sharmeen, a reserved seamstress in Karachi who begins to fall for her neighbor, Jahanzeb. But as she opens herself to love, long-buried trauma resurfaces in the form of Jyoti — a voice from her past shaped by violent fiction and generational silence.…
The Martial Artist
Saturday__3:00 PM __ Directed by Shaz Khan__ An MMA fighter destined for greatness must face his biggest rival yet: himself. country of origin: USA languages: English, Urdu genre: Drama
From Story to Impact: Who Funds It, Who Sees It, Who Benefits?
SATURDAY__MAY 16__1:30 PM__In today’s evolving media landscape, powerful storytelling is only one part of the equation. This conversation explores the full lifecycle of impact-driven film, from financing and distribution to audience engagement and measurable change.
Spectator
Saturday__1:05 PM __ Directed by Imaan Hasan__ A young woman with an eating disorder battles with the contrasting urges to binge and purge. Over the course of a day, she spirals into eventual loss of self control. country of origin: USA languages: English genre: Drama
Dear Bird
Saturday__12:47 PM __ Directed by Solana Mirza__ A woman searches for resolution after the death of her enigmatic father. country of origin: USA languages: English, Urdu genre: _
#whitehairdontcare-A New Era in Beauty
Saturday__12:23 PM __ Directed by Aishah Iqbal__ In #whitehairdontcare: A New Era in Beauty, Aishah Iqbal, a Marketing Executive & Filmmaker, embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover the truth behind society’s relentless pressures on women to conceal their natural signs of aging. Struggling with her own fears of her daughter growing older in…
On The Mountain
Saturday__12:10 PM __ Directed by Anya Raza__ ON THE MOUNTAIN is the story of Rabia Noori, an English teacher from Kabul, and the impossible choice she has to make to save her family. A poetic drama inspired by true events. country of origin: USA languages: English genre: _
Don’t Be Late, Myra
Saturday__11:55 AM __ Directed by Afia Serena Nathaniel__ A missed school bus leaves ten-year-old Myra stranded in Lahore, where her journey home spirals into a tense fight for survival against the men who stalk her every step. country of origin: Pakistan languages: Urdu genre: Thriller
So What If You’re A Gold Medalist
Saturday__11:53 AM __ Directed by Vicky Zhuang Yi-Yin__ Janet struggles to find a job despite being a top student. So what if she is a gold medalist? Trailer is not available country of origin: Hong Kong languages: English genre: _