The London Asian Film Festival is an annual film festival dedicated to expressing the drive and spirit of the independent media and cinema cultures of South Asia. On its 12th year, it was originally branded as Tongues on Fire Film Festival. It provides an unique international platform for Asians working in film and media around the world. Our screenings and events include feature films, documentaries, short films, panel discussions and educational and community screenings.
Tongues on Fire Film Festival in 1999, with the aim of using film as a way of empowering women, particularly those in communities who seldom visit cinemas. The majority of the films shown are seen as 'independent' or 'arthouse' cinema, as opposed to more popular 'Bollywood' films.
On its 12th year, Tongues on Fire is now rebranding as the London Asian Film Festival and we want to start with a fresh, clean new look. For that we are giving you the opportunity to come up with a new logo for the London Asian Film Festival. Check out the brief and guidelines below.
COMPETITION BRIEF
Design a logo for the London Asian Film Festival to be used on all branding and marketing materials: on the web, on video or in print.
Celebration of moving images.
Cultural, social, political and historical storytelling with an Asian flavour.
The winning design will become the London Asian Film Festival logo and will be used on all promotional materials for the 2011 Festival. The winner will be credited in the annual brochure, given an Award at the closing night ceremony of the Festival and be given access to special events during the Festival.
Based on a Rajasthani custom called Natha Pratha that states if a woman wants to leave her husband, either her father or any other person who supports her, has to pay a compensation. If it is not paid, the woman is punished by the villagers. Sanja (Divya Dutta) faces the village on charges of adultery. She challenges the villagers quoting Natha Pratha so she can divorce her husband, Ramchander (Yashpal Sharma) and marry Bhanwar (Mukesh Tiwari). The problem arises when Ramchander asks for 30,000 rupees and neither Sanja nor Bhanwar can afford it.
Nehru Centre
(8 South Audley Street, W1K 1HF)
Tickets: FREE
To book a place: contact Nehru Centre (0207 491 3567)
INDIA'S FORGOTTEN WOMEN by Michael Lawson
presented by Anjali Guptara
UK PREMIERE + Q&A 1st July - 6:30pm
A new documentary that explores the outrageous plight of millions of women oppressed in India today because of their caste identity. The fourth in a series of documentaries by director Michael Lawson, the film reveals the shocking truth behind the centuries-old Indian caste system.
In the world's largest democracy, the Dalit (or "untouchable") women are triply oppressed: their gender, their class and their position at the bottom of the cruel cast system conspires to make life permanently difficult, frequently dangerous and at times, tragically short.
Filmed in towns and villages in and around Hyderabad, Bengalaru and Mumbai, it exposes the world of temple prostitution, bonded labour, rape, human trafficking and sex-selective abortion that plagues the 250 million-strong Dalit community.
The screening will be followed by Q&A session and panel discussion with director Michael Lawson and TOF Chairperson, Lady Kishwar Desai. Hosted by Sky New's Dharshini David. VUE West End
Leicester Square
(3 Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7AL)
BHUTTO
You Can't Murder a Legacy presented by Mara Pictures
Tongues on Fire continues to promote Asian culture and cinema - beyond our March Festival activities. We truly recommend you watch BHUTTO, the new documentary on Benazir Bhutto and the Bhutto family political dynasty - also referred as the "Kennedys of Pakistan". In general UK release on the 18th of June.
BHUTTO peels away the secrets of a political family dynasty in a story that unfolds like a Greek tragedy. Called courageous and controversial, Benazir Bhutto's global impact is undeniable and her unsolved assassination proves that her legacy will be debated for generations to come.
www.bhuttothefilm.com
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12th LONDON ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
Reflecting, celebrating and inspiring through film
5th – 14th March 2010
Some of the biggest names of Asian Cinema came to London this spring for the London Asian Film Festival that took place from the 5th-14th March 2010. There were a lot of exciting film screenings, grand premieres, gala events, inspiring interviews and masterclasses. The 12th London Asian Film Festival is over and it left us reminiscing the amazing moments and events that took place in London in these 10 days. Check out for the highlights of the Festival.
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