Now in its 24th Year, the UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF) has become a staple in the film fraternity’s annual calendar; housing an eclectic mix of films, stimulating interviews, outstanding lectures series, workshops, live performances, visual arts exhibitions, master classes and the annual short film competition. Celebrating the very best in films with a link to South Asia, South Asian culture, it
s vibrancy and its many dimensions. The festival is an international showcase of the best of Bollywood and beyond. Building bridges between film fans and the film fraternity as well as between filmmakers the world over. UKAFF has created ties between British and Indian Film institutions, providing valuable cultural exchange. The company provides a platform for emerging talent – to commission emerging artists, showcase their work, to offer networking occasions with industry leaders and to provide inspiration and learning opportunities. Tongues on Fire is a not-for-profit organisation with a goal to entertain, inform, educate and affect change in mood, emotion or thought. Patrons:
Abhishek Bachchan
Sunita Sangar
Meera Syal
Rachel Dwyer
Sabiha Sumar