South Asian International Film Festival Sets New Leadership, Outgoing Director to Set Up Sales Outfit (EXCLUSIVE)

New York’s South Asian International Film Festival has appointed Chayan Sarkar as its new president. A filmmaker, entrepreneur and festival director, Sarkar is also the founder of the Indian Intern…

A filmmaker, entrepreneur and festival director, Sarkar is also the founder of the Indian International Film Festival of Queensland in Australia. He takes over from SAIFF founder Shilen Amin, who will step down as president, but will remain a member of the festival’s board of directors.

This year’s edition of SAIFF will take place from Dec. 7-11, with screenings presented both online and in-person for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. “I’m thrilled to welcome SAIFF’s new president Chayan Sarkar,” said Amin. “Chayan is an immensely talented, experienced and thoughtful film executive. As the festival enters this new chapter, I look forward to supporting him as he carries out his long-term vision for the organization, growing the festival’s impact and continuing to nurture ties between South Asian filmmakers and the film industry in the U.S. and internationally.

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