4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A powerful multigenerational drama tracing one Palestinian family’s journey through decades of displacement, resilience, and hope, revealing the enduring strength of love, memory, and survival across generations.
Director: Cherien Dabis
Language: Arabic, English
Genre: Drama, History

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A heartfelt Pakistani-Canadian comedy-drama following a young woman’s journey through grief, identity, and family as she discovers the untold story of her mother’s past.
Director: Fawzia Mirza
Language: English, Urdu
Genre: Comedy, Drama

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

A gripping psychological drama that follows an intense emotional journey through trauma, resilience, and self-discovery.
Director: Azfar Ali
Language: Urdu
Genre: Drama, Psychological

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Seat at the Table
SEAT AT THE TABLE chronicles the rise of South Asian Americans in U.S. politics, following groundbreaking campaigns during the 2024 elections and revealing how a community once pushed to the margins is reshaping America’s political future.
Director: Sarita Khurana, Yoav Attias
Language: English & Hindi
Genre: Political Documentary

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

An inspiring journey of redemption, discipline, and self-discovery as a rising MMA fighter battles fame, personal demons, and his greatest opponent himself.
Director: Shaz Khan
Language: English
Genre: Drama • Sports • Action

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
A powerful documentary-drama exploring resilience, justice, and the fight for liberation through compelling real-life storytelling.
Director: Harris Doran
Language: English
Genre: Documentary, Drama

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
A moving documentary following the daily struggles and hopes of Amir Shahed, an Isfahan notary who opens his office to educate undocumented children while facing the challenges that come with his decision.
Director: Hashem Mortazaviyan
Language: Persian
Genre: Documentary

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

A visually immersive feature exploring life, survival, and nature within fragile ecosystems.
Director: Arsalan Majid
Language: Urdu
Genre: Adventure, Survival, Thriller

11:00 AM - 12:20 PM
On The Mountain
A reflective journey where isolation in nature leads to healing and self-realization.
Director: Anya Raza
Language: English
Genre: Drama

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
During a 1992 Long Island autumn, a Pakistani immigrant couple expecting their first child confronts the challenges of love, tradition, and building a new life together in America.
Director: Saleem Gondal
Language: Urdu, English, Punjabi
Genre: Drama

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
A gripping student short film that unravels mystery and suspense as hidden truths emerge through a tense psychological journey.
Director: Syed Asad Raza Abidi
Language: Urdu
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Suspense

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
When sudden hearing loss shatters her identity, a young Indian musician is left in silence until the echoes of memory, touch, and culture help her reclaim music and herself.
Director: Ali Kaygisiz
Language: Turkish
Genre: Drama

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
After 27 years of marriage and a shared love for food, a couple’s cherished Thursday ritual becomes a quiet reflection on love, companionship, and the inevitability of change.
Director: Varun Tandon
Language: Hindi
Genre: Drama, Romance

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
A powerful psychological drama exploring human fragility, social challenges, and the search for meaning in life’s most critical moments.
Director: Maryam Rahimi
Language: Italian
Genre: Drama, Psychological, Social

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
A charming romantic comedy celebrating love, laughter, and meaningful connections through an uplifting and heartfelt story.
Director: Aftab Abbasi
Language: English
Genre: Romance, Comedy

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Udeekan
A story of longing and emotional distance expressed through silence and waiting.
Director: Aiza Mustabeen Zahid
Language: Urdu
Genre: Drama

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Witness
A revered small-town imam faces a crisis of faith when he must choose between upholding the values of his mosque and protecting the safety and spiritual belonging of a male congregant.
Director: Saif Jaan, Radha Mehta
Language: English
Genre: Drama

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

When a cable car malfunctions high in the mountains, eight passengers including six students become trapped above a valley. As the final cable threatens to fail, rescuers race against time to bring them safely back to the ground.
Director: Mohammed Ali Naqvi
Language: English
Genre: Thriller / Disaster

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Break follows: 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Hosted By Rashida Kharkhariwala & Rami Abushaab

Participant Guest Farah Chalisa, Randa Noobs, Rush Darwish

Hosted By: Rashida Kharkhariwala & Durriya Gunja

Participants: Hina Ali, Zohra Z, Rafia Iqbal, Shahd Shahoor

Hosted By: Rashida Kharkhariwala & Rami Abushaab

Participants: Farah Chalisa, Randa Noobs, Rush Darwish

Hosted By: Ovais Riaz

Participants: Yasir Raza, Azfar Ali

Hosted By: Wareesha Sohail

Participants: Saleem Naseer Gondal, Rabia Sultan, Shahjehan Khan

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM