December Screenings

'Topi' was just accepted to Seattle's 2D or Not 2D Film Festival (Dec 5), which has described it as "the heartwarming tale of how opposites can meet and share in an unspoken brotherhood that defies prejudice, sectarianism and politics."

It will also screen in Florence, Italy, at the River to River Florence Indian Film Festival (Dec 4 - Dec 10) - the first time that any of my films will be shown in Italy.

Siggraph Asia is coming up as well: Dec 16 - Dec 19 in Yokohama, Japan.

Finally, I will be watching the film with an audience for the first time at the Anchorage International Film Festival (Dec 4 - Dec 17) in Alaska (also my first trip to Alaska).

'Best Short Film' Finalist at South Asian International Film Festival

Topi was one of five finalists for the HBO Short Film Award at SAIFF 2009.

'Best Picture' and 'Best Screenplay' at chashama Film Festival

Can't believe it!

'Best 3D Animation' at California International Animation Festival

Yay!

Upcoming Screenings

California International Animation Festival, Galaxy Theatre, Riverbank, CA - September 27, 2009

chashama Film Festival, New York - October 22-26, 2009

South Asian International Film Festival, New York - October 21-27, 2009

chashama is a 'Festival of the Worlds', SAIFF is a showcase for Indian/South Asian films, and CalAniFest is animation-only, so it's a pretty neat group to be part of.

Finalist at Angelus Student Film Festival

http://www.angelus.org/winners-finalists.html

Update 9/7:

Although 'Topi' didn't win, I just learned that it will be screened at the DGA on Saturday September 19 (prior to the main screening) and included on a DVD compilation with the winners. Angelus does a really good job of publicizing films, so being included is huge.

First Independence Day Celebrations In Delhi (August 15,1947)

Recd an email forward with these pics that were taken shortly before the events depicted in 'topi':