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From: IFFLA Focus <newsletter@indianfilmfestival.org>
Date: April 12, 2012 2:04:44 PM PDT
To: sanjay@zibabeauty.com
Subject: Day Three: More Films and Party Down @ Supper Club
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In This Issue: Today s Films IFFLA Snapshots- Opening Night Rhythm Village Anniversary Party 5th Annual Industry Leadership Awards Seminar-Aiming High & Win Your Own One-on-One Coming up: Friday's Films Check-In @ IFFLA Connect with IFFLA  On the Website: Box Office Festival Passes Seminar Industry Leadership Awards IFFLA Patron Program Press Coverage Become a Sponsor IFFLA Blog Today s Films 6:30pm SHORTS PROGRAM #2 AFTERNOON (DO PAHAR) Los Angeles Premiere When abused and elderly Sudha forms an unlikely bond with a hitman one afternoon, she is brought to ask the ultimate question. SAFE (MEHFUZ) US Premiere A solitary undertaker walks between the world of life and death when he becomes transfixed by a strange woman. GINGER (ADRAK) US Premiere Through his lens, two worlds merge as a photographer is inexplicably drawn to a stranger. DANCE OF GANESHA (NAACH GANESH) US Premiere Modernity and tradition clash when a tribal dancer's daily burdens of family and survival conflict with the important legacy he carries. PRAKATA HET YAD US Premiere A 'vagabond' family sets up a home in a public park defying all conventions in this absurd and playful tale of Indian society's modern psychosis told completely in Gibberish. 8:30pm DECODING DEEPAK LA Premiere Gotham Chapra chronicles a year in the life of his father, spiritualist and pop cultural icon, Deepak Chopra. 9:00pm THE TEMPLE US Premiere Alum Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni returns to IFFLA with a well-crafted poignant satire about the consequences of religious profiteering. This Marathi language hit stars Indian cinema legends Nana Patekar and Naseeruddin Shah, the latter of which makes his Marathi Language debut in this film. 9:15pm UDAAN Retrospective An inspirational coming-of-age drama about a teenage aspiring poet forced to fight for his dreams when he returns home from boarding school to live with his repressive, authoritarian father. It s no wonder this IFFLA fan favorite and award winner received a standing ovation at Cannes. Film students get in FREE with valid I.D. IFFLA Snapshots- Opening Night Did you miss Opening Night? Catch up on all the fun with these snaps from our gala reception at the Roxbury. Our 10th Anniversary Opening Night went amazing, and we’d like to take a moment to thank you, our patrons, Premiere Sponsor ArcLight and Turkish Airlines, Grand Sponsors Chakra Cuisine and Wells Fargo for the amazing red carpet gala, and SnapFiesta for our fun and quirky photobooth. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the fun this weekend! Browse your options and buy tickets now! View the rest of pictures online. Rhythm Village Anniversary Partry In honor of our 10th- Rhythm Village is throwing us an exclusive party at Supper Club! Recharge after a day of screenings and celebrate live performances by Bhangra star Jassi Sidhu, World Music stars, Bombay Dub Orchestra and Rukus Avenue artist Elephants With Guns. Pre-sale tickets available. Price subject to change at door. Purchase tickets for the Anniversary party now. Or visit our website to get even more details on all of the exciting Rhythm Village performances set to take the ArcLight courtyard all fest.  5th Annual Industry Leadership Awards The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles is proud to award top industry leaders for their advancement and development of Indian Entertainment. This year, we honor Kishore Lulla, Executive Chairman of Eros International, India’s largest fully integrated entertainment company, and Sundance Institute’s Alesia Weston and Michelle Satter for their work on the Sundance/Mahindra Global Filmmaking Award and the Mumbai Mantra Program. We are also proud to award Lifetime Achievement to Ahmed Lateef. More Info Seminar- Aiming High & Win Your Own One-on-One Sure you want to know the secrets of getting to the top and staying there, as told by our amazing Seminar panelists during "Aiming High: The Personal Journeys of Three Indian-American Industry Leaders." But what about a chance to get an exclusive one-on-one with them? That's right! In honor of our 10th Anniversary, we're letting YOU get your own face time with one of our panelists. From the producers of SALT and THE GREY to an Executive VP of Universal Television- don't miss your chance to get even closer. In this unprecedented opportunity, just purchase a Seminar ticket for your chance to be entered into our Executive Face Time Raffle. Buy now Coming up: Fridays Films We save the coolest stuff for Friday. Coming up tomorrow: Retrospective, Bollywood By Night and a quirky documentary. 6:00pm GREAT INDIAN MARRIAGE BAZAAR/ LOVE HACKING World Premiere Ruchika Muchhala chronicles her fascinating personal journey into the nucleus of arranged marriages in Indian society. 6:30pm -BLACK FRIDAY Retrospective Black Friday is a film about the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Bombay, from the perspective of the conspirators and the police detectives investigating them. 9:45pm – DELHI BELLY Bollywood By Night Three crude, rude, and completely irresponsible roommates become entangled in the underbelly of Delhi's dirtiest criminal gangs, in the most comedic of situations. Produced by Aamir Khan, Delhi Belly was one of the most talked about films of 2011. Check-In @ IFFLA IFFLA is officially a destination! Tell your friends so they know IFFLA is where the party is by checking in on Facebook, Foursquare, and Yelp. Pop by our info desk and show us your check-in on your phone to win a sweet Yelp tote. Contact Us Make sure to check out our new blog for exciting updates, details about upcoming events, and film spotlights so you can get better acquainted with this year's offerings!                Tel: (310) 988-2602 | Fax: (310) 736-6184 E-mail: info@indianfilmfestival.org Website: www.indianfilmfestival.org The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is a nonprofit organization devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films, honoring entertainment industry performers and business executives, and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian diaspora. FFLA 2012 Sponsors Premiere Sponsors Grand Sponsors Major Sponsors Supporting Sponsors Media Sponsors Contributing Sponsors Foundations Friendship Sponsors Hollywood Vaults PepsiCo/Frito-Lay Rotary International Patrons Vandana Agarwal Syed Ahmed Ushma and Mahul Amin Lawrence Angrisani and Joelle Benazra Swati Desai and Bhagwan Chowdhry David Emery Thushari Jayasekera Adam Keen and Joe Smithey Punita Khanna Punita Khanna Amit Kumar Vivek Kumar Melanie Le Forestier Manuja and Ravi Mattu Raj Nangia Hema Rupani Monidipa and Tarun Sharma Shireesh Sharma Deborah Tellis

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From: IFFLA Focus <newsletter@indianfilmfestival.org>
Date: April 12, 2012 2:04:44 PM PDT
To: sanjay@zibabeauty.com
Subject: Day Three: More Films and Party Down @ Supper Club
Reply-To: newsletter@indianfilmfestival.org

In This Issue: Today s Films IFFLA Snapshots- Opening Night Rhythm Village Anniversary Party 5th Annual Industry Leadership Awards Seminar-Aiming High & Win Your Own One-on-One Coming up: Friday's Films Check-In @ IFFLA Connect with IFFLA  On the Website: Box Office Festival Passes Seminar Industry Leadership Awards IFFLA Patron Program Press Coverage Become a Sponsor IFFLA Blog Today s Films 6:30pm SHORTS PROGRAM #2 AFTERNOON (DO PAHAR) Los Angeles Premiere When abused and elderly Sudha forms an unlikely bond with a hitman one afternoon, she is brought to ask the ultimate question. SAFE (MEHFUZ) US Premiere A solitary undertaker walks between the world of life and death when he becomes transfixed by a strange woman. GINGER (ADRAK) US Premiere Through his lens, two worlds merge as a photographer is inexplicably drawn to a stranger. DANCE OF GANESHA (NAACH GANESH) US Premiere Modernity and tradition clash when a tribal dancer's daily burdens of family and survival conflict with the important legacy he carries. PRAKATA HET YAD US Premiere A 'vagabond' family sets up a home in a public park defying all conventions in this absurd and playful tale of Indian society's modern psychosis told completely in Gibberish. 8:30pm DECODING DEEPAK LA Premiere Gotham Chapra chronicles a year in the life of his father, spiritualist and pop cultural icon, Deepak Chopra. 9:00pm THE TEMPLE US Premiere Alum Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni returns to IFFLA with a well-crafted poignant satire about the consequences of religious profiteering. This Marathi language hit stars Indian cinema legends Nana Patekar and Naseeruddin Shah, the latter of which makes his Marathi Language debut in this film. 9:15pm UDAAN Retrospective An inspirational coming-of-age drama about a teenage aspiring poet forced to fight for his dreams when he returns home from boarding school to live with his repressive, authoritarian father. It s no wonder this IFFLA fan favorite and award winner received a standing ovation at Cannes. Film students get in FREE with valid I.D. IFFLA Snapshots- Opening Night Did you miss Opening Night? Catch up on all the fun with these snaps from our gala reception at the Roxbury. Our 10th Anniversary Opening Night went amazing, and we’d like to take a moment to thank you, our patrons, Premiere Sponsor ArcLight and Turkish Airlines, Grand Sponsors Chakra Cuisine and Wells Fargo for the amazing red carpet gala, and SnapFiesta for our fun and quirky photobooth. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the fun this weekend! Browse your options and buy tickets now! View the rest of pictures online. Rhythm Village Anniversary Partry In honor of our 10th- Rhythm Village is throwing us an exclusive party at Supper Club! Recharge after a day of screenings and celebrate live performances by Bhangra star Jassi Sidhu, World Music stars, Bombay Dub Orchestra and Rukus Avenue artist Elephants With Guns. Pre-sale tickets available. Price subject to change at door. Purchase tickets for the Anniversary party now. Or visit our website to get even more details on all of the exciting Rhythm Village performances set to take the ArcLight courtyard all fest.  5th Annual Industry Leadership Awards The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles is proud to award top industry leaders for their advancement and development of Indian Entertainment. This year, we honor Kishore Lulla, Executive Chairman of Eros International, India’s largest fully integrated entertainment company, and Sundance Institute’s Alesia Weston and Michelle Satter for their work on the Sundance/Mahindra Global Filmmaking Award and the Mumbai Mantra Program. We are also proud to award Lifetime Achievement to Ahmed Lateef. More Info Seminar- Aiming High & Win Your Own One-on-One Sure you want to know the secrets of getting to the top and staying there, as told by our amazing Seminar panelists during "Aiming High: The Personal Journeys of Three Indian-American Industry Leaders." But what about a chance to get an exclusive one-on-one with them? That's right! In honor of our 10th Anniversary, we're letting YOU get your own face time with one of our panelists. From the producers of SALT and THE GREY to an Executive VP of Universal Television- don't miss your chance to get even closer. In this unprecedented opportunity, just purchase a Seminar ticket for your chance to be entered into our Executive Face Time Raffle. Buy now Coming up: Fridays Films We save the coolest stuff for Friday. Coming up tomorrow: Retrospective, Bollywood By Night and a quirky documentary. 6:00pm GREAT INDIAN MARRIAGE BAZAAR/ LOVE HACKING World Premiere Ruchika Muchhala chronicles her fascinating personal journey into the nucleus of arranged marriages in Indian society. 6:30pm -BLACK FRIDAY Retrospective Black Friday is a film about the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Bombay, from the perspective of the conspirators and the police detectives investigating them. 9:45pm – DELHI BELLY Bollywood By Night Three crude, rude, and completely irresponsible roommates become entangled in the underbelly of Delhi's dirtiest criminal gangs, in the most comedic of situations. Produced by Aamir Khan, Delhi Belly was one of the most talked about films of 2011. Check-In @ IFFLA IFFLA is officially a destination! Tell your friends so they know IFFLA is where the party is by checking in on Facebook, Foursquare, and Yelp. Pop by our info desk and show us your check-in on your phone to win a sweet Yelp tote. Contact Us Make sure to check out our new blog for exciting updates, details about upcoming events, and film spotlights so you can get better acquainted with this year's offerings!                Tel: (310) 988-2602 | Fax: (310) 736-6184 E-mail: info@indianfilmfestival.org Website: www.indianfilmfestival.org The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is a nonprofit organization devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films, honoring entertainment industry performers and business executives, and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian diaspora. FFLA 2012 Sponsors Premiere Sponsors Grand Sponsors Major Sponsors Supporting Sponsors Media Sponsors Contributing Sponsors Foundations Friendship Sponsors Hollywood Vaults PepsiCo/Frito-Lay Rotary International Patrons Vandana Agarwal Syed Ahmed Ushma and Mahul Amin Lawrence Angrisani and Joelle Benazra Swati Desai and Bhagwan Chowdhry David Emery Thushari Jayasekera Adam Keen and Joe Smithey Punita Khanna Punita Khanna Amit Kumar Vivek Kumar Melanie Le Forestier Manuja and Ravi Mattu Raj Nangia Hema Rupani Monidipa and Tarun Sharma Shireesh Sharma Deborah Tellis

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The little girl lived in a small, very simple, poor house on a hill and as she grew she would play in the small garden and as she grew she was able to see over the garden fence and across the valley to a wonderful house high on the hill – and this house had golden windows, so golden and shining that the little girl would dream of how magic it would be to grow up and live in a house with golden windows instead of an ordinary house like hers.

And although she loved her parents and her family, she yearned to live in such a golden house and dreamed all day about how wonderful and exciting it must feel to live there.

When she got to an age where she gained enough skill and sensibility to go outside her garden fence, she asked her mother is she could go for a bike ride outside the gate and down the lane. After pleading with her, her mother finally allowed her to go, insisting that she kept close to the house and didn't wander too far. The day was beautiful and the little girl knew exactly where she was heading! Down the lane and across the valley, she rode her bike until she got to the gate of the golden house across on the other hill.

As she dismounted her bike and lent it against the gate post, she focused on the path that lead to the house and then on the house itself…and was so disappointed as she realised all the windows were plain and rather dirty, reflecting nothing other than the sad neglect of the house that stood derelict.

So sad she didn't go any further and turned, heart broken as she remounted her bike … As she glanced up she saw a sight to amaze her…there across the way on her side of the valley was a little house and its windows glistened golden …as the sun shone on her little home.

She realised that she had been living in her golden house and all the love and care she found there was what made her home the 'golden house'. Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her nose!

The little girl lived in a small, very simple, poor house on a hill and as she grew she would play in the small garden and as she grew she was able to see over the garden fence and across the valley to a wonderful house high on the hill – and this house had golden windows, so golden and shining that the little girl would dream of how magic it would be to grow up and live in a house with golden windows instead of an ordinary house like hers.

And although she loved her parents and her family, she yearned to live in such a golden house and dreamed all day about how wonderful and exciting it must feel to live there.

When she got to an age where she gained enough skill and sensibility to go outside her garden fence, she asked her mother is she could go for a bike ride outside the gate and down the lane. After pleading with her, her mother finally allowed her to go, insisting that she kept close to the house and didn't wander too far. The day was beautiful and the little girl knew exactly where she was heading! Down the lane and across the valley, she rode her bike until she got to the gate of the golden house across on the other hill.

As she dismounted her bike and lent it against the gate post, she focused on the path that lead to the house and then on the house itself…and was so disappointed as she realised all the windows were plain and rather dirty, reflecting nothing other than the sad neglect of the house that stood derelict.

So sad she didn't go any further and turned, heart broken as she remounted her bike … As she glanced up she saw a sight to amaze her…there across the way on her side of the valley was a little house and its windows glistened golden …as the sun shone on her little home.

She realised that she had been living in her golden house and all the love and care she found there was what made her home the 'golden house'. Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her nose!

After years of searching, the seeker was told to go to a cave, in which he would find a well. 'Ask the well what is truth', he was advised, 'and the well will reveal it to you'. Having found the well, the seeker asked that most fundamental question. And from the depths came the answer, 'Go to the village crossroad: there you shall find what you are seeking'.

Full of hope and anticipation the man ran to the crossroad to find only three rather uninteresting shops. One shop was selling pieces of metal, another sold wood, and thin wires were for sale in the third. Nothing and no one there seemed to have much to do with the revelation of truth.

Disappointed, the seeker returned to the well to demand an explanation, but he was told only, 'You will understand in the future.' When the man protested, all he got in return were the echoes of his own shouts. Indignant for having been made a fool of – or so he thought at the time – the seeker continued his wanderings in search of truth. As years went by, the memory of his experience at the well gradually faded until one night, while he was walking in the moonlight, the sound of sitar music caught his attention. It was wonderful music and it was played with great mastery and inspiration.

Profoundly moved, the truth seeker felt drawn towards the player. He looked at the fingers dancing over the strings. He became aware of the sitar itself. And then suddenly he exploded in a cry of joyous recognition: the sitar was made out of wires and pieces of metal and wood just like those he had once seen in the three stores and had thought it to be without any particular significance.

At last he understood the message of the well: we have already been given everything we need: our task is to assemble and use it in the appropriate way. Nothing is meaningful so long as we perceive only separate fragments. But as soon as the fragments come together into a synthesis, a new entity emerges, whose nature we could not have foreseen by considering the fragments alone.

There once was a bunch of tiny frogs…

… who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants…

The race began…

Honestly, no-one in crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. You heard statements such as:

"Oh, WAY too difficult!!"

"They will NEVER make it to the top".

"Not a chance that they will succeed. The tower is too high!"

The tiny frogs began collapsing. One by one…

… Except for those who in a fresh tempo were climbing higher and higher…

The crowd continued to yell

"It is too difficult!!! No one will make it!"

More tiny frogs got tired and gave up…

…But ONE continued higher and higher and higher…

This one wouldn't give up!

At the end, everyone else had given up climbing the tower. Except for the one tiny frog who, after a big effort, was the only one who reached the top!

THEN all of the other tiny frogs naturally wanted to know how this one frog managed to do it?

A contestant asked the tiny frog how the one who succeeded had found the strength to reach the goal?

It turned out…

That the winner was deaf.