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Family Man has been selected at the St Kilda Film Festival @stkildafilmfest
This is our third Academy Qualifying festival selection in Australia.
Dear friends in Melbourne let me know if you want a ticket

Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Still With You
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Director: @kalanigacon
DOP: @timeafterthoms
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
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Family Man wins the jury award for best short film at Indie meme @indiememe film festival
How lovely our film continues to find a home in new places amongst new audiences. Thankyou to everyone who opened their hearts to our film.

Family Man wins the jury award for best short film at Indie meme @indiememe film festival
How lovely our film continues to find a home in new places amongst new audiences. Thankyou to everyone who opened their hearts to our film.

🎬 One screening. Five unforgettable stories.

Saturday Shorts brings bold, unexpected storytelling—from dark comedy to emotional drama.

Featuring:
• P For Paparazzi — a moral dilemma behind the lens

• Ali — a singing competition reveals a hidden voice

• Blessings (Maaybaapache Aashirwaad) — a darkly comic plan to protect a son

• Kanippu (The Prediction) — grief and climate collide

• Family Man — a disappearance that won’t stay buried

✨ English Subtitles

🗓️ April 25, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas

🎫 Upgrade your experience with a badge:
https://bit.ly/IMFF2026BADGES (link in bio or tap the shop)
• Platinum — priority access + parties 🎉
• Passport — films + Q&As

💛 Members get 20% off

🎟️ Saturday Shorts tickets (link in bio)

🎬 One screening. Five unforgettable stories.

Saturday Shorts brings bold, unexpected storytelling—from dark comedy to emotional drama.

Featuring:
• P For Paparazzi — a moral dilemma behind the lens

• Ali — a singing competition reveals a hidden voice

• Blessings (Maaybaapache Aashirwaad) — a darkly comic plan to protect a son

• Kanippu (The Prediction) — grief and climate collide

• Family Man — a disappearance that won’t stay buried

✨ English Subtitles

🗓️ April 25, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas

🎫 Upgrade your experience with a badge:
https://bit.ly/IMFF2026BADGES (link in bio or tap the shop)
• Platinum — priority access + parties 🎉
• Passport — films + Q&As

💛 Members get 20% off

🎟️ Saturday Shorts tickets (link in bio)

🎬 One screening. Five unforgettable stories.

Saturday Shorts brings bold, unexpected storytelling—from dark comedy to emotional drama.

Featuring:
• P For Paparazzi — a moral dilemma behind the lens

• Ali — a singing competition reveals a hidden voice

• Blessings (Maaybaapache Aashirwaad) — a darkly comic plan to protect a son

• Kanippu (The Prediction) — grief and climate collide

• Family Man — a disappearance that won’t stay buried

✨ English Subtitles

🗓️ April 25, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas

🎫 Upgrade your experience with a badge:
https://bit.ly/IMFF2026BADGES (link in bio or tap the shop)
• Platinum — priority access + parties 🎉
• Passport — films + Q&As

💛 Members get 20% off

🎟️ Saturday Shorts tickets (link in bio)

🎬 One screening. Five unforgettable stories.

Saturday Shorts brings bold, unexpected storytelling—from dark comedy to emotional drama.

Featuring:
• P For Paparazzi — a moral dilemma behind the lens

• Ali — a singing competition reveals a hidden voice

• Blessings (Maaybaapache Aashirwaad) — a darkly comic plan to protect a son

• Kanippu (The Prediction) — grief and climate collide

• Family Man — a disappearance that won’t stay buried

✨ English Subtitles

🗓️ April 25, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas

🎫 Upgrade your experience with a badge:
https://bit.ly/IMFF2026BADGES (link in bio or tap the shop)
• Platinum — priority access + parties 🎉
• Passport — films + Q&As

💛 Members get 20% off

🎟️ Saturday Shorts tickets (link in bio)

🎬 One screening. Five unforgettable stories.

Saturday Shorts brings bold, unexpected storytelling—from dark comedy to emotional drama.

Featuring:
• P For Paparazzi — a moral dilemma behind the lens

• Ali — a singing competition reveals a hidden voice

• Blessings (Maaybaapache Aashirwaad) — a darkly comic plan to protect a son

• Kanippu (The Prediction) — grief and climate collide

• Family Man — a disappearance that won’t stay buried

✨ English Subtitles

🗓️ April 25, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas

🎫 Upgrade your experience with a badge:
https://bit.ly/IMFF2026BADGES (link in bio or tap the shop)
• Platinum — priority access + parties 🎉
• Passport — films + Q&As

💛 Members get 20% off

🎟️ Saturday Shorts tickets (link in bio)

Dear friends across the world,
Two films I have directed in collaboration with our mentees through the Mountain of Youth project are now officially released online through online platforms so you can watch them for free and hopefully you can enjoy them too.

Dreamlink:
The crumbling relationship between an influencer mother and her neglected daughter finds an unexpected remedy in DreamLink, a revolutionary app merging dreams and reality that promises to connect them with the person they need most.
Made in collaboration with our Springwood High School class of 2023.
Streaming now on @omeleto - link in Bio

Soles:
In the small Australian town of Katoomba there is a myth, that if you throw your shoes over the powerlines at the exact moment the train passes, a wish is granted that can bend time and space.
Made in collaboration with our Katoomba High School class of 2022.
Streaming now on @filmshortage - link in bio

Thank you to everybody who has been part of this journey, all our cast and crew and supporters and all those who believed and challenged us. Our Films have travelled the world to some amazing festivals and they deserve a rest now online.

Dear friends across the world,
Two films I have directed in collaboration with our mentees through the Mountain of Youth project are now officially released online through online platforms so you can watch them for free and hopefully you can enjoy them too.

Dreamlink:
The crumbling relationship between an influencer mother and her neglected daughter finds an unexpected remedy in DreamLink, a revolutionary app merging dreams and reality that promises to connect them with the person they need most.
Made in collaboration with our Springwood High School class of 2023.
Streaming now on @omeleto - link in Bio

Soles:
In the small Australian town of Katoomba there is a myth, that if you throw your shoes over the powerlines at the exact moment the train passes, a wish is granted that can bend time and space.
Made in collaboration with our Katoomba High School class of 2022.
Streaming now on @filmshortage - link in bio

Thank you to everybody who has been part of this journey, all our cast and crew and supporters and all those who believed and challenged us. Our Films have travelled the world to some amazing festivals and they deserve a rest now online.

The official lineup is here! 🎬
Short Films – Part 1 at the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival 
The stories you don’t want to miss.

Ali (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Adnan Al Rajeev @priyo_adnan_bhai 
In a quiet mountain village where women’s voices are forbidden, 15-year-old Ali lives with a secret his mother tries to protect.

A Door to My Memory (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sheryar Ali @ali_sheryar 
In a dystopian Lahore, a man struggles to hold on to memories of his late wife as technology and access limit what he can keep.

Blessings (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Apurva Bardapurkar @apurvabardapurkar 
A darkly comedic story about parents who will do anything to protect their son.

Burnt Orange (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sharmila Ray @saywhatfoo 
A haunting story where a simple phone call about debt turns into something far more sinister.

Deva Aaj Pan Vhay (North America Premiere) — Dir. Amol Jadhav @amoljadhavphotography 
A young boy’s journey shows how learning comes from life beyond the classroom.

Family Man (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Kalani Gacon @kalanigacon 
In a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious visitor stirs memories of a father long gone.

Hills Don’t Dance Alone (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Shubham Negi @shubhamxnegi 
A student’s self-expression leads to conflict and an unexpected emotional connection.

Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Chandradeep Das @chandradeepesque 
A quiet love story unfolds in an elderly care home, as two women navigate romance and societal expectations.

📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas
📅 April 22–26
All films have English subtitles.
🎟️ Get your badges today!— link in bio
🎬 Learn more about the films: indiememe.org

#IndieMeme #IMFF2026 #ShortFilms #AustinEvents #FilmFestival

The official lineup is here! 🎬
Short Films – Part 1 at the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival 
The stories you don’t want to miss.

Ali (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Adnan Al Rajeev @priyo_adnan_bhai 
In a quiet mountain village where women’s voices are forbidden, 15-year-old Ali lives with a secret his mother tries to protect.

A Door to My Memory (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sheryar Ali @ali_sheryar 
In a dystopian Lahore, a man struggles to hold on to memories of his late wife as technology and access limit what he can keep.

Blessings (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Apurva Bardapurkar @apurvabardapurkar 
A darkly comedic story about parents who will do anything to protect their son.

Burnt Orange (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sharmila Ray @saywhatfoo 
A haunting story where a simple phone call about debt turns into something far more sinister.

Deva Aaj Pan Vhay (North America Premiere) — Dir. Amol Jadhav @amoljadhavphotography 
A young boy’s journey shows how learning comes from life beyond the classroom.

Family Man (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Kalani Gacon @kalanigacon 
In a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious visitor stirs memories of a father long gone.

Hills Don’t Dance Alone (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Shubham Negi @shubhamxnegi 
A student’s self-expression leads to conflict and an unexpected emotional connection.

Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Chandradeep Das @chandradeepesque 
A quiet love story unfolds in an elderly care home, as two women navigate romance and societal expectations.

📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas
📅 April 22–26
All films have English subtitles.
🎟️ Get your badges today!— link in bio
🎬 Learn more about the films: indiememe.org

#IndieMeme #IMFF2026 #ShortFilms #AustinEvents #FilmFestival

The official lineup is here! 🎬
Short Films – Part 1 at the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival 
The stories you don’t want to miss.

Ali (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Adnan Al Rajeev @priyo_adnan_bhai 
In a quiet mountain village where women’s voices are forbidden, 15-year-old Ali lives with a secret his mother tries to protect.

A Door to My Memory (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sheryar Ali @ali_sheryar 
In a dystopian Lahore, a man struggles to hold on to memories of his late wife as technology and access limit what he can keep.

Blessings (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Apurva Bardapurkar @apurvabardapurkar 
A darkly comedic story about parents who will do anything to protect their son.

Burnt Orange (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sharmila Ray @saywhatfoo 
A haunting story where a simple phone call about debt turns into something far more sinister.

Deva Aaj Pan Vhay (North America Premiere) — Dir. Amol Jadhav @amoljadhavphotography 
A young boy’s journey shows how learning comes from life beyond the classroom.

Family Man (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Kalani Gacon @kalanigacon 
In a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious visitor stirs memories of a father long gone.

Hills Don’t Dance Alone (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Shubham Negi @shubhamxnegi 
A student’s self-expression leads to conflict and an unexpected emotional connection.

Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Chandradeep Das @chandradeepesque 
A quiet love story unfolds in an elderly care home, as two women navigate romance and societal expectations.

📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas
📅 April 22–26
All films have English subtitles.
🎟️ Get your badges today!— link in bio
🎬 Learn more about the films: indiememe.org

#IndieMeme #IMFF2026 #ShortFilms #AustinEvents #FilmFestival

The official lineup is here! 🎬
Short Films – Part 1 at the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival 
The stories you don’t want to miss.

Ali (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Adnan Al Rajeev @priyo_adnan_bhai 
In a quiet mountain village where women’s voices are forbidden, 15-year-old Ali lives with a secret his mother tries to protect.

A Door to My Memory (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sheryar Ali @ali_sheryar 
In a dystopian Lahore, a man struggles to hold on to memories of his late wife as technology and access limit what he can keep.

Blessings (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Apurva Bardapurkar @apurvabardapurkar 
A darkly comedic story about parents who will do anything to protect their son.

Burnt Orange (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sharmila Ray @saywhatfoo 
A haunting story where a simple phone call about debt turns into something far more sinister.

Deva Aaj Pan Vhay (North America Premiere) — Dir. Amol Jadhav @amoljadhavphotography 
A young boy’s journey shows how learning comes from life beyond the classroom.

Family Man (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Kalani Gacon @kalanigacon 
In a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious visitor stirs memories of a father long gone.

Hills Don’t Dance Alone (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Shubham Negi @shubhamxnegi 
A student’s self-expression leads to conflict and an unexpected emotional connection.

Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Chandradeep Das @chandradeepesque 
A quiet love story unfolds in an elderly care home, as two women navigate romance and societal expectations.

📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas
📅 April 22–26
All films have English subtitles.
🎟️ Get your badges today!— link in bio
🎬 Learn more about the films: indiememe.org

#IndieMeme #IMFF2026 #ShortFilms #AustinEvents #FilmFestival

The official lineup is here! 🎬
Short Films – Part 1 at the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival 
The stories you don’t want to miss.

Ali (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Adnan Al Rajeev @priyo_adnan_bhai 
In a quiet mountain village where women’s voices are forbidden, 15-year-old Ali lives with a secret his mother tries to protect.

A Door to My Memory (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sheryar Ali @ali_sheryar 
In a dystopian Lahore, a man struggles to hold on to memories of his late wife as technology and access limit what he can keep.

Blessings (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Apurva Bardapurkar @apurvabardapurkar 
A darkly comedic story about parents who will do anything to protect their son.

Burnt Orange (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sharmila Ray @saywhatfoo 
A haunting story where a simple phone call about debt turns into something far more sinister.

Deva Aaj Pan Vhay (North America Premiere) — Dir. Amol Jadhav @amoljadhavphotography 
A young boy’s journey shows how learning comes from life beyond the classroom.

Family Man (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Kalani Gacon @kalanigacon 
In a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious visitor stirs memories of a father long gone.

Hills Don’t Dance Alone (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Shubham Negi @shubhamxnegi 
A student’s self-expression leads to conflict and an unexpected emotional connection.

Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Chandradeep Das @chandradeepesque 
A quiet love story unfolds in an elderly care home, as two women navigate romance and societal expectations.

📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas
📅 April 22–26
All films have English subtitles.
🎟️ Get your badges today!— link in bio
🎬 Learn more about the films: indiememe.org

#IndieMeme #IMFF2026 #ShortFilms #AustinEvents #FilmFestival

The official lineup is here! 🎬
Short Films – Part 1 at the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival 
The stories you don’t want to miss.

Ali (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Adnan Al Rajeev @priyo_adnan_bhai 
In a quiet mountain village where women’s voices are forbidden, 15-year-old Ali lives with a secret his mother tries to protect.

A Door to My Memory (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sheryar Ali @ali_sheryar 
In a dystopian Lahore, a man struggles to hold on to memories of his late wife as technology and access limit what he can keep.

Blessings (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Apurva Bardapurkar @apurvabardapurkar 
A darkly comedic story about parents who will do anything to protect their son.

Burnt Orange (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sharmila Ray @saywhatfoo 
A haunting story where a simple phone call about debt turns into something far more sinister.

Deva Aaj Pan Vhay (North America Premiere) — Dir. Amol Jadhav @amoljadhavphotography 
A young boy’s journey shows how learning comes from life beyond the classroom.

Family Man (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Kalani Gacon @kalanigacon 
In a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious visitor stirs memories of a father long gone.

Hills Don’t Dance Alone (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Shubham Negi @shubhamxnegi 
A student’s self-expression leads to conflict and an unexpected emotional connection.

Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Chandradeep Das @chandradeepesque 
A quiet love story unfolds in an elderly care home, as two women navigate romance and societal expectations.

📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas
📅 April 22–26
All films have English subtitles.
🎟️ Get your badges today!— link in bio
🎬 Learn more about the films: indiememe.org

#IndieMeme #IMFF2026 #ShortFilms #AustinEvents #FilmFestival

The official lineup is here! 🎬
Short Films – Part 1 at the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival 
The stories you don’t want to miss.

Ali (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Adnan Al Rajeev @priyo_adnan_bhai 
In a quiet mountain village where women’s voices are forbidden, 15-year-old Ali lives with a secret his mother tries to protect.

A Door to My Memory (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sheryar Ali @ali_sheryar 
In a dystopian Lahore, a man struggles to hold on to memories of his late wife as technology and access limit what he can keep.

Blessings (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Apurva Bardapurkar @apurvabardapurkar 
A darkly comedic story about parents who will do anything to protect their son.

Burnt Orange (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sharmila Ray @saywhatfoo 
A haunting story where a simple phone call about debt turns into something far more sinister.

Deva Aaj Pan Vhay (North America Premiere) — Dir. Amol Jadhav @amoljadhavphotography 
A young boy’s journey shows how learning comes from life beyond the classroom.

Family Man (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Kalani Gacon @kalanigacon 
In a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious visitor stirs memories of a father long gone.

Hills Don’t Dance Alone (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Shubham Negi @shubhamxnegi 
A student’s self-expression leads to conflict and an unexpected emotional connection.

Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Chandradeep Das @chandradeepesque 
A quiet love story unfolds in an elderly care home, as two women navigate romance and societal expectations.

📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas
📅 April 22–26
All films have English subtitles.
🎟️ Get your badges today!— link in bio
🎬 Learn more about the films: indiememe.org

#IndieMeme #IMFF2026 #ShortFilms #AustinEvents #FilmFestival

The official lineup is here! 🎬
Short Films – Part 1 at the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival 
The stories you don’t want to miss.

Ali (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Adnan Al Rajeev @priyo_adnan_bhai 
In a quiet mountain village where women’s voices are forbidden, 15-year-old Ali lives with a secret his mother tries to protect.

A Door to My Memory (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sheryar Ali @ali_sheryar 
In a dystopian Lahore, a man struggles to hold on to memories of his late wife as technology and access limit what he can keep.

Blessings (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Apurva Bardapurkar @apurvabardapurkar 
A darkly comedic story about parents who will do anything to protect their son.

Burnt Orange (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Sharmila Ray @saywhatfoo 
A haunting story where a simple phone call about debt turns into something far more sinister.

Deva Aaj Pan Vhay (North America Premiere) — Dir. Amol Jadhav @amoljadhavphotography 
A young boy’s journey shows how learning comes from life beyond the classroom.

Family Man (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Kalani Gacon @kalanigacon 
In a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious visitor stirs memories of a father long gone.

Hills Don’t Dance Alone (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Shubham Negi @shubhamxnegi 
A student’s self-expression leads to conflict and an unexpected emotional connection.

Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn (Texas Premiere) — Dir. Chandradeep Das @chandradeepesque 
A quiet love story unfolds in an elderly care home, as two women navigate romance and societal expectations.

📍 AFS Cinema, Austin, Texas
📅 April 22–26
All films have English subtitles.
🎟️ Get your badges today!— link in bio
🎬 Learn more about the films: indiememe.org

#IndieMeme #IMFF2026 #ShortFilms #AustinEvents #FilmFestival

Dreamlink out now!! LINK IN BIO!

Created/Written by Class of Mountain of Youth 2023: Ariadne Quicke, Annie O’Callaghan, Ash Newton, Ethan Gilchrist, Ephraim Theologou, Ella Hale, Jay McGregor, Ollie Mountain, Olivia Hayes-Marshall, Orana Grandadam, Zachary Andrews

Director: @kalanigacon
Producer: @rileysaxton
Co-producer: @helenazadrojones

Starring:
Jesse: @chloe.engels
Beth: @ebonynave_
Jesse Avatar: @evaaa.gif
Beth Avatar: @lilianadelarosa_

Writers: @helenazadrojones @kalanigacon @mountainofyouthproject class 2023

DOP: @theinstantcanvas
Production Designer: @maniis_leos
Costume Designer: @annagardinerdesign
HMU Designer: @zebrah.bats
Editor: @krislovesfilm
Composer: James Mountain
Sound Designer: @andrew_belletty

1st AD: @helenazadrojones
2nd AD: @lucas_howard_official
3rd AD: Zachary Forster
Production Manager: @greenisland28
Production Coordinator: @bad.gal.grigri
Student Manager: @_dangerbaby

Cast
Ash Magic: @ashmagic
Mr Link: @lawrence_pola
Restaurant owner: John Giannopoulis
Head Waitress: @trishdoylemp
Waiter: @gryff.mp3
Young couple: Yolanda Galuzzi, Luke Bindoff
Old couple: Liz O’Callaghan, Vic O’Callaghan

Crew
1st AC: @nathanhockridge
2nd AC: Rachel Cook
Cam op: @kentmarcus_dp
B cam op: @dan_merson
2nd Unit Cam op: @catherine.scott.125
Gaffer: @ropes.lx
Best Person: @jacksprkes
HMU assist: @makaylaloves
Buyer/set dresser: @jade_3105
Costume Assist: Gemma Rizzo-Whatley
Sound recordist: @simon_allen_sound
Additional sound: @wadekeighran
Choreographer: @begeki
Casting Assist: @lukas.radovich
Unit Manager: Helen Morgan
Extras Coordinator: @lucas_howard_official
Stills photographer: @juliafirak
BTS Videographer: Eden Falk
VFX Artist: @nageshkandel
Colourist: @nicholas.andrews.studio
Motion Graphics Designer: @ashok77adhikari
Production Assistants: @lukas.radovich , Mia Ellenberger
Runners: @ezra.christ3ns3n @mrtrevor41 Simran Thapa @issyjb7
Catering: @rawandrusticcatering

Funded by: @nswgov
Made with Support of: @scenicworld_aus @earthmovingwarehouse @katoombarsl Springwood Rotary

In partnership with: GBMCAN and @springwoodhighschool

Equipment provided by: @va_digital @kentmarcus_dp Dan Oliver

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

Pitched our film in Berlin at the Berlinale
Ate sausages
Played in the snow
New friends
Old friends in new places
No problems
Blessed to be making films with @sabby__g @anatiwarythanks for sending us to Germany for the opportunity @screenaustralia

We are thrilled to announce that HOME BEFORE NIGHT has been selected for the JETS initiative during the European Film Market at the Berlinale.

The JETS Initiative (Junior Entertainment Talent Slate) is a prestigious international co-production program designed for filmmakers-specifically those working on their first, second, or third feature-length fiction film.

This year marks a milestone year for Australia at JETS, with Australian projects selected for the first time in the initiative’s decade-long history.

We are also extremely grateful for the support from @screenaustralia It’s a privilege to live and work in a country where government agencies like Screen Australia exist and fully support independent filmmakers like us. We also empathise with filmmakers in other countries who do not have access to similar resources.

We’re excited to represent both Australia and Nepal on the global stage with this beautiful film. 🇦🇺🇳🇵🇩🇪🥨🌯

We are thrilled to announce that HOME BEFORE NIGHT has been selected for the JETS initiative during the European Film Market at the Berlinale.

The JETS Initiative (Junior Entertainment Talent Slate) is a prestigious international co-production program designed for filmmakers-specifically those working on their first, second, or third feature-length fiction film.

This year marks a milestone year for Australia at JETS, with Australian projects selected for the first time in the initiative’s decade-long history.

We are also extremely grateful for the support from @screenaustralia It’s a privilege to live and work in a country where government agencies like Screen Australia exist and fully support independent filmmakers like us. We also empathise with filmmakers in other countries who do not have access to similar resources.

We’re excited to represent both Australia and Nepal on the global stage with this beautiful film. 🇦🇺🇳🇵🇩🇪🥨🌯

✨Presenting the lineup for National Short Films at NIFF 2026✨

We have 20 wonderful short films from Nepal in the National Shorts category at the 9th Nepal International Film Festival, taking place on 2-6 April 2026. This collection showcases the wide range of narratives through unique voices, bold ideas, and refreshing treatment. 🎥

Film Title (03/20): Family Man
Directed by: Kalani Gacon
Country: Nepal, Australia
00:17:06
During a storm in a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious man finds refuge in the house of a family haunted by their father's disappearance years before. Strangely unwilling to leave, he slowly reawakens lost memories of the missing father.

Film Title (04/20): Sinner
Directed by: Raksha Thapa
Country: Nepal
00:14:39
Sinner tells the story of a troubled man who hosts a party where his closest “friends” gather around a dining table. As the night progresses, their conversations turn accusatory—each confronting him with unforgivable mistakes from his past. Yet these companions are not friends at all; they are the living embodiments of his sins, drawn from Hindu scriptures: Abhimaan (Pride), Irsha (Jealousy), Trishna (Desire), Kama (Lust), and Aakrosh (Anger). One by one, the sins expose his guilt, contradictions, and failures, each narrative colliding with the others. As the voices grow louder and the night descends into chaos, Sinner’s grip on reality begins to fracture. What starts as a gathering transforms into a hallucinatory trial of his soul, forcing him to confront the demons within that he can no longer suppress.

Film Title (05/20): Kamana
Directed by: Aashuka Aryal
Country: Nepal
00:11:55
Kamana goes back to her parents' house because her dowry isn’t paid. The film shows how the dowry system treats women as objects and makes them feel lost. Kamana wants to be free, but societal pressure keeps her from finding her true self.

More film introductions will continue in the next posts.
Stay updated with us.
Celebrating Narratives, Celebrating Cinema. ️ 🎞️

#niff2026 #niffnepal #nationalshorts

✨Presenting the lineup for National Short Films at NIFF 2026✨

We have 20 wonderful short films from Nepal in the National Shorts category at the 9th Nepal International Film Festival, taking place on 2-6 April 2026. This collection showcases the wide range of narratives through unique voices, bold ideas, and refreshing treatment. 🎥

Film Title (03/20): Family Man
Directed by: Kalani Gacon
Country: Nepal, Australia
00:17:06
During a storm in a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious man finds refuge in the house of a family haunted by their father's disappearance years before. Strangely unwilling to leave, he slowly reawakens lost memories of the missing father.

Film Title (04/20): Sinner
Directed by: Raksha Thapa
Country: Nepal
00:14:39
Sinner tells the story of a troubled man who hosts a party where his closest “friends” gather around a dining table. As the night progresses, their conversations turn accusatory—each confronting him with unforgivable mistakes from his past. Yet these companions are not friends at all; they are the living embodiments of his sins, drawn from Hindu scriptures: Abhimaan (Pride), Irsha (Jealousy), Trishna (Desire), Kama (Lust), and Aakrosh (Anger). One by one, the sins expose his guilt, contradictions, and failures, each narrative colliding with the others. As the voices grow louder and the night descends into chaos, Sinner’s grip on reality begins to fracture. What starts as a gathering transforms into a hallucinatory trial of his soul, forcing him to confront the demons within that he can no longer suppress.

Film Title (05/20): Kamana
Directed by: Aashuka Aryal
Country: Nepal
00:11:55
Kamana goes back to her parents' house because her dowry isn’t paid. The film shows how the dowry system treats women as objects and makes them feel lost. Kamana wants to be free, but societal pressure keeps her from finding her true self.

More film introductions will continue in the next posts.
Stay updated with us.
Celebrating Narratives, Celebrating Cinema. ️ 🎞️

#niff2026 #niffnepal #nationalshorts

✨Presenting the lineup for National Short Films at NIFF 2026✨

We have 20 wonderful short films from Nepal in the National Shorts category at the 9th Nepal International Film Festival, taking place on 2-6 April 2026. This collection showcases the wide range of narratives through unique voices, bold ideas, and refreshing treatment. 🎥

Film Title (03/20): Family Man
Directed by: Kalani Gacon
Country: Nepal, Australia
00:17:06
During a storm in a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious man finds refuge in the house of a family haunted by their father's disappearance years before. Strangely unwilling to leave, he slowly reawakens lost memories of the missing father.

Film Title (04/20): Sinner
Directed by: Raksha Thapa
Country: Nepal
00:14:39
Sinner tells the story of a troubled man who hosts a party where his closest “friends” gather around a dining table. As the night progresses, their conversations turn accusatory—each confronting him with unforgivable mistakes from his past. Yet these companions are not friends at all; they are the living embodiments of his sins, drawn from Hindu scriptures: Abhimaan (Pride), Irsha (Jealousy), Trishna (Desire), Kama (Lust), and Aakrosh (Anger). One by one, the sins expose his guilt, contradictions, and failures, each narrative colliding with the others. As the voices grow louder and the night descends into chaos, Sinner’s grip on reality begins to fracture. What starts as a gathering transforms into a hallucinatory trial of his soul, forcing him to confront the demons within that he can no longer suppress.

Film Title (05/20): Kamana
Directed by: Aashuka Aryal
Country: Nepal
00:11:55
Kamana goes back to her parents' house because her dowry isn’t paid. The film shows how the dowry system treats women as objects and makes them feel lost. Kamana wants to be free, but societal pressure keeps her from finding her true self.

More film introductions will continue in the next posts.
Stay updated with us.
Celebrating Narratives, Celebrating Cinema. ️ 🎞️

#niff2026 #niffnepal #nationalshorts

✨Presenting the lineup for National Short Films at NIFF 2026✨

We have 20 wonderful short films from Nepal in the National Shorts category at the 9th Nepal International Film Festival, taking place on 2-6 April 2026. This collection showcases the wide range of narratives through unique voices, bold ideas, and refreshing treatment. 🎥

Film Title (03/20): Family Man
Directed by: Kalani Gacon
Country: Nepal, Australia
00:17:06
During a storm in a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious man finds refuge in the house of a family haunted by their father's disappearance years before. Strangely unwilling to leave, he slowly reawakens lost memories of the missing father.

Film Title (04/20): Sinner
Directed by: Raksha Thapa
Country: Nepal
00:14:39
Sinner tells the story of a troubled man who hosts a party where his closest “friends” gather around a dining table. As the night progresses, their conversations turn accusatory—each confronting him with unforgivable mistakes from his past. Yet these companions are not friends at all; they are the living embodiments of his sins, drawn from Hindu scriptures: Abhimaan (Pride), Irsha (Jealousy), Trishna (Desire), Kama (Lust), and Aakrosh (Anger). One by one, the sins expose his guilt, contradictions, and failures, each narrative colliding with the others. As the voices grow louder and the night descends into chaos, Sinner’s grip on reality begins to fracture. What starts as a gathering transforms into a hallucinatory trial of his soul, forcing him to confront the demons within that he can no longer suppress.

Film Title (05/20): Kamana
Directed by: Aashuka Aryal
Country: Nepal
00:11:55
Kamana goes back to her parents' house because her dowry isn’t paid. The film shows how the dowry system treats women as objects and makes them feel lost. Kamana wants to be free, but societal pressure keeps her from finding her true self.

More film introductions will continue in the next posts.
Stay updated with us.
Celebrating Narratives, Celebrating Cinema. ️ 🎞️

#niff2026 #niffnepal #nationalshorts

In honour of the “v-set” trains being decommissioned, we’re finally sharing our very first film, Soles.

This film is where Mountain of Youth began- rough, uncertain and held together by belief, late nights and a lot of fake it till you make it. We didn’t know if it was possible. We just knew it mattered.

Funded by community grants, raffles, and the generosity of people who said yes before there was proof, Soles became a time capsule of Katoomba, an ode to the v-set, and a collection of young voices that shaped what MOY is today.

After 2.5 years on the international festival circuit, it feels right to bring it home.
A reminder of what can happen when a community shows up.
Please watch, share, and hold it close.
Credits in comments 💙

How can a train have a soul? It shouldn’t make sense and yet it’s true.
I have been making movies on the V-set trains across many different chapters of my life. They have been such a strong character of so many of my works and given me so many moments to find inspiration on a long train ride.
These trains which hold so many memories, have brought people together, given moments of chance encounters, have been a part of the soul of the blue mountains for so long.
I guess everything beautiful has to come to an end.
Thankyou V sets
Music @aliasharp