Chicago South Asian Film Festival

Chicago South Asian Film Festival

This year’s festival will see the world premieres of 27 films.

Since its founding in 2010, the festival has featured work from regions across South Asia, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Tibet. In addition to screenings, the event hosts panel discussions, industry workshops and musical performances.

Awards & Prizes

We are proud to present the following awards:

- Award for Best Fiction Feature Film

- Award for Best Fiction Short Film

- Award for Best Documentary Feature Film

- Award for Best Documentary Short Film

the Chicago South Asian Film Festival is the largest annual South Asian event in the heartland of America. #CSAFFestival is organized by the Chicago South Asian Arts Council Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is dedicated to enhancing diversity in Chicagoland through international cinema, conversation and culture. With premiere films, panel discussions, speaker series, workshops, film awards, dazzling receptions, after parties and networking events – we celebrate international cinema in the warm and personable style that is unique to Chicago.

Consistently, we have had the support of the Mayor of Chicago, Chicago Film Office, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Consulate General of India, Consulate General of Pakistan, Chicago Sister Cities, the City of Evanston, educational institutions and industry ambassadors.

This year Atlanta Indian Film Festival is joining hands with Chicago South Asian Film Festival.