Schedule Of Events

April 9, 2025

7:30 PM : Manthan (The Churning)

India - Hindi - 134 mins

"Manthan" is a compelling film about an idealistic veterinarian who sparks a milk cooperative movement in a village, challenging deep-rooted caste hierarchies and exploitation, facing fierce resistance, false accusations, and political strife, but ultimately igniting change and hope for a better future.

April 10, 2025

7:30 PM : Texas Shorts Program

USA - Telugu, Marathi, English - 103 mins

Six independent short films: Fragments of Us, Nirmalya, Lost., Smoke Cheyaku Bro (Don't Smoke Bro), Cowboys and Hindus, and Lost in Concrete Woods. A carefully curated selection of thought-provoking shorts that explore (1) The fragile landscape of love and self-discovery, (2) The moral dilemmas faced by an immigrant family, (3) The struggle with loneliness as time slips away,  (4) An unpredictable encounter, (5) A journey into the heart of Texas ranch life, and (6) An unfamiliar reality for a night.

April 11, 2025

6:00 PM : Kennedy

India - Hindi - 144 mins

Kennedy is an insomniac ex-cop, long though to be dead... still operating for the corrupt system, while looking for redemption.

Location : AFS Cinema

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM : Opening Night Celebration

Attend our opening night red carpet with attending filmmakers, cast, and fellow members! Celebrate the tenth year of Austin's premier South Asian film festival with us with complimentary food & drinks!

Location : Mystery Downtown Location

April 12, 2025

11:30 AM : Shorts Program

India - Tamil, Hindi, English - 93 mins

Six independent short films: Virundhu (The Feast) Aloo Poori, A Lazy Noon, Hema, Pyaar Andaaz (Love Undoes)
A carefully curated selection of incredible shorts that feature (1) A fisherwoman’s bold act of defiance, (2) A farewell meal, (3) A confrontation to emotional abuse, (4) The complexities of immigrating, (5) A metaphysical enquiry into human existence, and more! Recorded Q&A with Filmmakers

1:45 PM : The Glassworker

Pakistan, Spain, USA - English,Urdu - 98 mins

The life of a young glassblower in training and his relationships over the years, as his land goes through war and strife. Preceded by the short films Da'Lit Kids and Ouroboros. Virtual Q&A

4:15 PM : And, Towards Happy Alleys

India, Iran - Persian,English - 75 mins

Inspired by Iranian cinema and the poetry of Forough Farrokhzad, a young director from India journeys to Tehran to witness how resistance becomes a daily act of survival in Iranian society. Preceded by the short film The First Film. Live Q&A with Director Sreemoyee Singh and Lead Actress Aida Mohammadkhani

6:45 PM : Pooja, Sir

Nepal, USA, Norway - Nepali - 108 mins

When two boys are kidnapped in a border town in Nepal, Detective Inspector Pooja is sent from Kathmandu to solve the case. Live Q&A with Director Deepak Rauniyar and Lead Actress Asha Magrati.  

9:30 PM : BACK THEN - The Story of Live Music in Bombay

India - English - 57 mins

Metal, electronic, and rap are not associated with Mumbai because it’s hidden in Bollywood’s shadow, but found in every suburb. The misfits who conspire to pervert the course of pop culture are our protagonists in the nostalgia trip called Back Then. Virtual Q&A

April 13, 2025

11:30 AM : Agent of Happiness

Bhutan, Hungary, USA, Czech Republic - Dzongkha,Nepali,English - 94 mins

Amber, a happiness agent, travels the Bhutanese Himalayas surveying people's happiness. On his remote mountain journey, he searches for fulfillment. Recorded Q&A

1:45 PM : Little Jaffna

France - French,Tamil - 100 mins

Michael is a young police officer assigned to infiltrate a Tamil separatist organization in order to bring down one of its top financiers, but as he delves into this community, he gradually begins to identify with those he is supposed to destroy. Recorded Q&A

5:00 PM : Puratawn (The Ancient)

India - Bengali - 100 mins

The lives of three characters change when they unexpectedly have to confront and come to terms with their past. Recorded Q&A

7:15 PM : Boong

India - Manipuri - 93 mins

A schoolboy, Boong, navigates racial tensions and border challenges in Manipur, driven by resilience and determination to reunite his divided family. Preceded by the short film Blue. Virtual Q&A

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM : Closing Night Party

?Help us close out the tenth Indie Meme Film Festival! Join us as the Jury announces the winners and gives the awards as well as the audience choice winners announced. See if your favorites win while enjoying complimentary food & drinks! This event is for Platinum Badge holders only!

Date : April 9-13, 2025

Location : Various Venues in Austin, TX

Click Here To Buy Tickets

Click Here For More Information