Saturday, 20 May 2017
09:30am - 06:00pm
Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition All day exhibition of fine arts and crafts by reknowned artists - Gauri Torgalkar, Rajeev Maini, Shahid Malik, Ramesh Alandkar, Francine Heywood, Ana Tiwari and others
Read More09:30am - 10:00am
Opening Ceremony
- Sri Lankan Hevisi Drums by Vidusha Narthana Dance school - Ranbindra Sangeet (Bangladeshi) - Official opening by John Alexander, MP with lighting of lamp - Poetry recital by Rekha Rajvanshi"
Read More10:00am - 11:00am
Insights into Self- Publishing
10:45am - 01:15pm
Film Screening Ho Gana Pokuna (The Singing Pond) + Q&A
One day, a new teacher, Uma, arrives at a primary school in a remote little village in Sri Lanka. With Uma's help, her little pupils learn not to be afraid of dreaming big. One morning, little Upuli, who is blind, shares her unseen dream with her friends. ...
Read More11:30am - 12:30pm
The Long and Short of Short Stories
01:00pm - 02:00pm
The Relevance of Poetry in Today's World
01:45pm - 04:15pm
Film ScreeningTezaab (Acid) + Q&A
Shyamlal (Anupam Kher) is a gambling alcoholic, who finances his carefree lifestyle by exploiting the singing and dancing talents of his daughter Mohini (Madhuri Dixit). But his debts catch up with him when the underworld boss Lotiya (Kiran Kumar) kidnaps ...
Read More02:30pm - 04:00pm
02:30pm - 03:30pm
South Asian Australian Writing
04:00pm - 05:00pm
Emerging South Asia
06:00pm - 10:00pm
ASAF Community Awards
Unreserved seating at the Awards Night and dinner box included. Please note that there is a no refund policy for this event
Read More06:30pm - 10:00pm
VIP Cocktail Party
A special celebration with in the company of international and local celebrities and dignitaries. Cocktails and light food will be served from 6:30pm - 7:30pm followed by front section seating at the awards night. Please note that there is a no refund ...
Read MoreSunday, 21 May 2017
09:30am - 05:00pm
Art Exhibition
All day exhibition of fine arts and crafts by reknowned artists - Gauri Torgalkar, Rajeev Maini, Shahid Malik, Ramesh Alandkar, Francine Heywood, Ana Tiwari and others
Read More10:00am - 11:00am
Creative Writing Workshop by Nim Gholkar
Techniques on writing past the first few pages, overcoming blank page anxiety and finishing the book writing project Nim Gholkar's workshop 'Unleash the Writer Within You' is the ideal training ground for aspiring writers. This workshop is ...
Read More10:00am - 12:00pm
Short Film Competition + SAFAL WORLD PREMIERE screening of 'An Invitation'
5-7 minute films with strong South Asian elements or key cast & crew 10-12 short films will be screened Prizes across five categories of Direction, Cinematography, Sound Design, Editing and Writing. And patrons get to vote their favourite with a ...
Read More11:30am - 12:30pm
South Asian Literature in Australia
11:30am - 10:45am
Mobs Dance
11:45am - 12:00pm
S Riyas
12:00pm - 12:15pm
Nepali Dance
12:30pm - 02:30pm
Film Direction masterclass with ace Bollywood director N. Chandra
Learn the fine nuances of film direction from Bollywood maestro N. Chandra, the director of many Bollywood blockbusters Attendies for this event will be invited to particapte Purchasing a ticket is for viewing purposes only and holders will not be ...
Read More12:30pm - 12:45pm
Sumeet Malothra
12:45pm - 01:00pm
Atank
01:00pm - 02:00pm
Writing for Theatre & Films
01:00pm - 02:00pm
Electric Korma
02:30pm - 03:30pm
Lifestyle & Academic Non Fiction Writing
03:00pm - 05:10pm
Film Screening: Love and Love Only + SAFAL WORLD PREMIERE screening of 'An Invitation'
When a rich Indian International student falls for a working class Australian girl, who is crazily in Love with him, how will he handle the cultural differences and succeed in his love, against his parents' plans for his future? 2hrs 8 mins (2015) ...
Read More03:00pm - 05:00pm
SAFAL Fest Talent Hunt - FINALS
05:00pm - 06:00pm
Pop Music Band - Ashan and Co