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Tasveer Film Market Brings South Asian Stories to Global Executives
3 Oct
Summary
- Major production companies attending Tasveer Film Market in Seattle
- 17 projects from India, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and North America showcased
- Tasveer Film Fund awarding $140,000 in production grants
In just a few days, the Tasveer Film Market, "North America's first industry hub connecting South Asian stories with global executives," will be held in Seattle from October 8-12. This event, running concurrently with the 20th Tasveer Film Festival, has attracted representatives from major production companies such as MonkeyPaw Productions, Atomic Monster, and Waititi Productions, who will be in attendance.
The market will feature 17 projects selected from submissions hailing from India, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and North America. These "boundary-pushing" stories demonstrate the depth and diversity of South Asian storytelling, according to the organizers. Additionally, the Tasveer Film Fund will award four outstanding projects with production grants of $35,000 each, totaling $140,000 in funding.
The market will also debut "Tasveer X AI," a groundbreaking program exploring the intersection of cinema and emerging technologies. Industry leaders will participate in panels designed to share insights on the global conversations shaping the film industry.
