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BIFF 2024: British Asian Shorts + panel

Event

About BIFF 2024: British Asian Shorts + panel

BIFF is thrilled to showcase the diverse and exciting work of British Asian filmmakers with a captivating selection of new short films.

From documentaries exploring the role of South Asian women in the NHS to young girls finding freedom through skateboarding, there's a wealth of engaging content for everyone.

The screening will be followed by a dynamic discussion about the creative industry in Birmingham dedicated to navigating the ever-evolving world of film and television. Whether aspiring to break into the industry, looking to sustain a thriving career, or aiming to create impactful shorts, this event is your ultimate resource.

Programme

RITA GOES VIRAL

Dir: Rajinder Kaur Kochar | 13 mins | English
When 18-year-old Rita is involved in a sex tape scandal, her mother Sonali and grandmother Sushila are forced to confront their own hidden sex lives.

SAME SAME?

Dir: Leah Rustomjee | 12 mins | English, Gujarati with English subtitles
Invited to a Besna ceremony by their Indian Parsi relatives, mixed heritage twin sisters Maya and Lila must navigate and confront their differences.

KHICHDI

Dir: Sara David | 16 mins | English
Four first-generation Indian women who live in Britain, who have been working for the NHS since the early 2000s, reunite over a shared meal to reminisce upon their decades-long friendship and careers

SO LONG, FAREWELL

Dir: Rehan Mudannayake | 13 mins | English
A riveting family drama about a British-Sri Lankan man forced to choose between pursuing his dream and taking care of his elderly grandmother who brought him up.

LUMBU

Dir: Billy Dosanjh | 19 mins | English
‘Lumbu’, which means ‘tall one’ in Punjabi, reckons with his father’s secrets in a bid to save his family. Set in the summer of ‘94, in Sandwell, in the West Midlands.

SKATER UKTIS

Dir: Mehek Azmathulla | 7 mins | English
A joyous glimpse into skateboarding through the eyes of a global Muslim girls skate crew, who find their feet through faith and sisterhood, as they tenderly redefine what it means to be a ‘skater’.

CHAI-COFFI

Dir: Sanjoli Malani | 23 mins | Hindi with English subtitles
A grieving wife takes an unexpected journey away from her home and family in search of solace.

BIFF 2024 is sponsored by the Bagri Foundation.

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