Friday, May 18, 2012

The Punjabi International Film Festival 2012, May 18-21


The inaugural Punjabi International Film Festival launches tonight in Toronto. Tonight begins with an Opening Gala with Jasbir Jassi live in concert at the Grand Victorian Ball Room of the Raddision Plaza Hotel, Mississauga.

Then screenings take place throughout the long weekend starting with Canadian Soldier Sikhs: A Little Story in a Big War. In addition to screenings, there will be accompanying discussions; live musical  and dance performances; and seminars, panels and workshops. Many of the screenings and events are free.

The Closing Film on Monday will be Anhey Ghore Da Daan (Alms for a Blind Horse).

The Festival continues to Monday May 21 at venues throughout Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto.

http://www.pifftoronto.com/

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Punjabi International Film Festival 2012 Schedule

Friday May 18 2012

Grand Victorian Ball Room, Radison Plaza Hotel, Mississauga

5:30 PM – 6:15 PM Press Conference, Atrium of Grand Victorian Ball Room, Raddision Plaza Hotel, Mississauga
6:30 PM – 11 PM Opening Gala with Jasbir Jassi live in concert, Grand Victorian Ball Room, Raddision Plaza Hotel, Mississauga
11:00 PM Onwards After Party, Grand Victorian Ball Room, Raddision Plaza Hotel, Mississauga


Saturday May 19 2012

Venue 1: Humber College, North Campus, Etobicoke M9W 5L7

11:30 AM Opening ceremony (with Canadian Soldiers)
Introduce Film Canadian Soldier Sikhs, Lecture Theatre
12:00 PM FILM: Canadian Soldier Sikhs: A Little Story in a Big War [60min], Lecture Theatre
1:00 PM Discussion with Dr Gray and Guest [20min], Lecture Theatre
1:25 PM FILM: Glut- The Untold Story [32min], Lecture Theatre
2:00 PM FILM: Kabhu Na Chhadein Khet [10min], Lecture Theatre
2:10 PM Break [30min]
2:40PM – 2:55PM Dance Performance – Nach Balliye [15min], Lecture Theatre
3:00PM FILM: The Condemned [25min], Lecture Theatre
3:30PM FILM: Aas [6min], Lecture Theatre
3:41PM FILM: Afternoon Tea [13min], Lecture Theatre
3:59PM FILM: Sikligar [23min], Lecture Theatre
4:30PM FILM: Uncoupled [17min], Lecture Theatre
4:45PM FILM: Oblivious [15min], Lecture Theatre
5:05PM FILM: A Little Revolution [60min], Lecture Theatre
6:05PM Discussion [15min], Lecture Theatre

Venue 2: Lester Pearson Theatre, Brampton

12:00PM – 2:30PM Chan Pardesi
2:30PM – 3:00PM Discussion With Film Fraternity
3:30PM – 6:00PM Rahe Chardi Kala Punjab Di World Preview
6:00PM – 8:30PM Kudessan – Woman From The East World Premiere
8:30PM – 9:00PM Discussion With Film Fraternity


Sunday May 20 2012

Venue 1: Humber College, North Campus, Etobicoke M9W 5L7

11:35AM FILM: The Sikhs Of Kabul: A Forgotten Community [22min], Lecture Theatre
12:02PM FILM: Never Too Late [95min], Lecture Theatre
1:40PM – 2:40PM Workshop/Seminar
• Basics of HDSLR Film Making Tips & Techniques, President’s Boardroom
1:45PM FILM: Kaun Dillan Diyan Janne [92min], Lecture Theatre
3:17PM Break
3:52PM FILM: Zindagi [35min], Lecture Theatre
4:25PM FILM: Hola! The Mighty Colours [26min], Lecture Theatre
5:01 PM Heaven On Earth [106 min], Lecture Theatre

Venue 2: Celebration Square

12:00PM – 2:00PM Khushiyaan, Celebration Square, Outdoors
2:00PM – 5:00PM Concert Performances By:
• Labh Janjhua
• Deep Jandu
• Mandeep Sethi
• Gidha Performances By Nach Balliye
• Dhol Performances
• Bhangra Performances And Audience Involvement.
• 4 Music Videos, Celebration Square, Outdoors
5:00PM – 7:00PM Yaar Anmulle, Celebration Square, Outdoors

Venue 3: Devil’s Martini

10:00PM Onwards Devil’s Martini Downtown, Toronto


Monday May 21 2012

Venue 1: Rose Theatre

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Closing Feature Film – Anhey Ghore Da Daan, Rose Theatre
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Discussion With Director
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM VIP Closing Gala Routenda, Rose Theatre
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Closing Concert Performance By Gippy Grewal & Labh Janjhua, Rose Theatre

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