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Reliving the happy memories from the world premiere of City of Bystanders at @mosaic_misaff . It was 5 days of soul nourishing cinema and deep conversations with some of the best filmmakers of our time. Met so many old friends and made new ones. Thanks to @arshadkfilms , @singhingbowl and the entire MISAFF team for their love, appreciation and hospitality.
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What an incredible night getting to show A BIT OF LIGHT to a full house at MISAFF, accepting the Best Screenplay award on Ali Asgari and Shadmehr Rastin’s behalf (with a recorded thank you from Ali!) and hearing how deeply the film connected with the audience. I had no idea the evening would be so emotional for me - I got choked up a few times during the Q&A. There really is something powerful about seeing this film on a big screen and that final scene seems to get me every time. I hope more people will see it in theatres as we continue to roll it out. Thank you to everyone that came out. Special mention to Executive Producer @shilpajo, @jefishburn, Kim Stadfeld and @seanmillargta for all the support! Thank you Arshad Khan for including A BIT OF LIGHT in the festival and the MISAFF jury for recognizing the beautiful story that Ali and Shadmehr wrote. We so appreciate it.
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Press conferences, Photo calls and Red Carpets - oh my! Some behind the scenes moments at the Venice Film Fesival with the A BIT OF LIGHT team including our incredibly talented director @ali.asgari6246, cast @misagh_zare14, @forouzan_jamshidnejad, @sadaf.asg, @elahe.faraazmand and co-writer @shadmehrrastinofficial plus producers @milad.khosravi.b from @sevenspringspictures, @francesco_melzi_deril, @giorgiogiampa, @_lorenzo_cioffi_ , Afshin Salamian, @sholehalemifabbri from @goodmeasureproductions @haurvatat_film and Executive Producers @odxssarae and @shilpajo. Thanks also to our fantastic agents @salaud_morisset. Hard to believe this was only a few weeks ago! Still feels like a dream…my first feature premiering at the Venice Film Festival in the main competition! More to come 😘 📸 Samina Seyed 📸 La Biennale di Venezia
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Misaff26 Centerpiece film is the Venice Film Festival title BIT OF LIGHT BY Iranian filmmaker Ali Asghari. Saturday, October 3rd at 6 PM. Cineplex Mississauga Directed by @ali.asgari6246 Produced by @milad.khosravi.b @sevenspringspictures Sunny Independent Pictures @zoefilmsit @lorenzo_cioffi @giorgiogiampa @goodmeasureproductions @sholehalemifabbri @haurvatat_film @memofilmsofficial @shadmehrrastinofficial @saltforsugarfilms Featuring misagh_zare14 @sadaf.asg @forouzan_jamshidnejad World sales: @salaud_morisset @takaprnyc @teodorafilm @hautetcourt @septemberfilmdistribution @betafilm_official @imovision
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Some moments from the world premiere of A BIT OF LIGHT as I saw it from the red carpet to the screening to the after party. Seeing the film on a big screen, with big sound and a beautiful audience was truly incredible and very emotional. I was already feeling so moved by the film but to have a room of over 1400 people cheering and clapping for over 16mins was another level. So thankful to the many many people who have brought this film to life including @ali.asgari6246, @shadmehrrastinofficial, @misagh_zare14, @sadaf.asg, @forouzan_jamshidnejad, @elahe.faraazmand, @milad.khosravi.b, @salaud_morisset, and many more. Mille Grazie to @labiennale for launching this film into the world like this. Can’t wait to bring the film to Canada and celebrate with audiences there as well!
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🎬 TIFF weekend is almost here. And SACFF is bringing our community together again. The lights are dimming, the red carpets are rolling out, and Toronto is about to become the centre of the film world. Join us for The SACFF Social — an exclusive evening for South Asian filmmakers, producers, industry professionals, and creatives to connect, celebrate, and kick off TIFF together. Expect great conversations, new connections, familiar faces, and the chance to meet the participants of SACFF’s Canada-India Co-production Lab and other members of our growing community. Because some of the most important conversations during TIFF happen off the red carpet. 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 🕢 7:30 PM 📍 Aroma Fine Indian Cuisine 287 King Street West, Toronto 🔑 Not a SACFF member yet? Now is the time to join. Become a member and get on the guest list for The SACFF Social. **Guest list strictly enforced.** TIFF is coming. Come celebrate with the community. #SACFF #TIFF2026 #SouthAsianCanadianFilm #CanadianFilm #SouthAsianCinema TorontoFilm TIFF
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It was my birthday yesterday. I initially thought I’d have everyone over to watch the FIFA World Cup Final. But at the last minute, I decided to do what I actually wanted to do: play music. I hit up my guy @koachkore, he booked and treated me to a rehearsal space, and that morning I sent out a few invites. Just a drum kit, a piano, a few guitars… and whoever felt like jumping in. At one point, @nandinichandarana’s son Armaan sat down at the piano and completely stole the show. And then my guy Dexters daughter Mina jumped on the drums and rocked out. Others grabbed a mic and started singing. We laughed through missed chords, found the rhythm, lost it again, and somehow every song felt exactly right. It reminded me that music has this incredible way of bringing people together, regardless of age, background, or ability. And it also reminded me that you never really know what someone might be carrying. Sometimes all people need is a safe space to make some noise, let loose, and just play. I have a feeling this won’t be the last birthday jam. Thanks to everyone who came, sang, played, clapped along, or simply hung out. Video 1 - Free Fallin’ (check out my guy Dex on background vocals, beautiful falsetto 😂) Video 2 - With the Beliebers (@lilbieber, we tried) Video 3 - My cuz @rahim.allani and I doing a lounge version of We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off by Jermaine Stewart Video 4 - The birthday song!! 📸 @nandinichandarana @shilpajo @uppekha
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Art is Arting ✨✨ Moments at @gardinermuseum SMASH Afterglow 🤍 #rashistyles #art #afterglow #lifestyle
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POV: the afterglow is still glowing ✨💜 @gardinermuseum SMASH: Afterglow was everything. Co-chairs 🙏🏼 @itsliamrae & Charlotte The art 🎨 The fashion ✨ The people 💜 The energy ⚡ As I post these photos today, I can't help but think that exactly 11 years ago, on June 19, 2015, I walked into the Gardiner Museum for the very first time. #TensionsJune19 @arlenemaeeh One ticket turned into a decade-plus of friendships, philanthropy, unforgettable parties, and eventually a seat on the Board. Celebrating 5 years in this month! Life comes at you fast. ✨🏺 📸 @georgepimentel1 & @yyzevents #SMASHAfterglow #GardinerMuseum #TorontoArts #ProudBoardMember 💜🏺
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It's South Asian Heritage Month, and it feels like the perfect time to throw it back to this incredible event hosted by the UK Consul General @fouzia.younis bringing together South Asian women across business, media, and entertainment. The Commonwealth Connections South Asian Entrepreneurs Exchange I was honoured to join the panel alongside an inspiring group of women entrepreneurs as we discussed the Canada–UK connection, entrepreneurship, the unique experiences of South Asian women, and how we can create more opportunities for one another. The intimate room was packed with South Asian stars across politics, entrepreneurship, business, media and entertainment including Minister of Small Businesses Nina Tangri and MPs of the British Government What stood out most was the reminder that when women support women, magic happens. Not Indian. Not Pakistani. Not Sri Lankan. Not Bangladeshi. South Asian. Making an impact globally. When we focus on what connects us rather than what divides us, we build stronger businesses, stronger communities, and a stronger future for the next generation. A special thank you to CG Younis for being a trailblazer in diplomacy and for creating spaces like this where meaningful conversations and powerful connections can flourish. More of this, please. 💜 #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #WomenSupportingWomen #SouthAsianWomen #Entrepreneurship #CommunityOverCompetition RepresentationMatters
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powered by talent, teamwork, and a very strong girl gang (plus me). 💅 Honoured to be on the NBS Gala: Kaleidoscope Committee for the 2026 Canada's National Ballet School 🩰 @nbs_enb Incredible energy, an incredible team, and a shared mission to support the next generation of dancers 💫 Proud of what we accomplished together 🫶🏽 we surpassed our fundraising goal 🎯 but continued support for NBS bursaries and training programs remains essential 💛 Looking ahead to the next chapter of this work on a global scale through Assemblée Internationale 2027 🌍 building on the commitments made to young artists and advancing equity across the ballet ecosystem. 📸 @georgepimentel1 #TorontoEvents #MovingArtsCultureFWD #balletschool
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A lovely evening was had in support of @nbs_enb Thank you @richeyi101 for bringing such fabulous women together! Wearing @theilaverse skirt And @samaheritage bag Styled by mah girl @rashistyles
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