UK Asian Film Festival

UK Asian Film Festival UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF) is the world's longest-running South Asia festival outside India.

Now in its 24th Year, the UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF) has become a staple in the film fraternity’s annual calendar; housing an eclectic mix of films, stimulating interviews, outstanding lectures series, workshops, live performances, visual arts exhibitions, master classes and the annual short film competition. Celebrating the very best in films with a link to South Asia, South Asian culture, its vibrancy and its many dimensions. The festival is an international showcase of the best of Bollywood and beyond. Building bridges between film fans and the film fraternity as well as between filmmakers the world over. UKAFF has created ties between British and Indian Film institutions, providing valuable cultural exchange. The company provides a platform for emerging talent – to commission emerging artists, showcase their work, to offer networking occasions with industry leaders and to provide inspiration and learning opportunities. Tongues on Fire is a not-for-profit organisation with a goal to entertain, inform, educate and affect change in mood, emotion or thought. Patrons:
Abhishek Bachchan
Sunita Sangar
Meera Syal
Rachel Dwyer
Sabiha Sumar

🎬 TONGUES ON FIRE × The Mighty Muse | INDUSTRY DAY + LFF DELEGATES RECEPTIONCurated and Produced by Amit KaurWe’re bring...
09/10/2026

🎬 TONGUES ON FIRE × The Mighty Muse | INDUSTRY DAY + LFF DELEGATES RECEPTION

Curated and Produced by Amit Kaur

We’re bringing two industry events to BFI Stephen Street during the London Film Festival period.

1. INDUSTRY DAY | 11AM–3PM
A dedicated programme for South Asian & diaspora filmmakers developing their first or second feature, with practical conversations on development, impact & distribution. Hear from the filmmaking teams behind ISH and OUR SHARE OF SAND.

2. LFF DELEGATES RECEPTION | 3PM–6PM�
A curated networking reception bringing together LFF industry delegates, filmmakers and industry experts.

📍 BFI Stephen Street, London�
📅 16 October 2026 | 11AM onwards

✨ Open to BFI London Film Festival industry delegates and invited guests. Advance RSVP is required, with places confirmed subject to availability.

“Creating space for honest and meaningful conversations.”Dr. Pushpinder Chowdhry MBE, Founder of Tongues on Fire, shares...
09/10/2026

“Creating space for honest and meaningful conversations.”

Dr. Pushpinder Chowdhry MBE, Founder of Tongues on Fire, shares the vision behind UNSPOKEN—bringing cinema, mental health and our lived experiences together to challenge stigma and encourage understanding.

Every story matters. Every mind has a voice.

Acceptance, family and the freedom to be yourself—these conversations reach far beyond the screen.Our UNSPOKEN 2026 Clos...
08/10/2026

Acceptance, family and the freedom to be yourself—these conversations reach far beyond the screen.

Our UNSPOKEN 2026 Closing Gala screening of ‘Evening Shadows’ will be followed by a panel exploring LGBTQ+ representation, identity and mental health.

Meet the panellists:
• Dr Kuljit Bhogal Kuch — Artist, Facilitator & Psychiatrist
• Matt Mahmood-Ogston Matt Mahmood-Ogston — British LGBTQIA+ Activist, Social Impact Photographer & Storyteller; CEO, Naz and Matt Foundation Naz and Matt Foundation

Moderated by Prof. Dinesh Bhugra, King’s College London.

📅 11 October 2026
📍 Courthouse Hotel, London
🕕 Screening at 6:00 pm, followed by the discussion.

Join us for an evening of cinema, reflection and shared understanding.
🎟️ Book your tickets : www.tonguesonfire.com

Go deeper into the world of Kamli with the people who helped bring it to life.Join Sarmad Khoosat Sarmad Ali Sultan , ac...
08/10/2026

Go deeper into the world of Kamli with the people who helped bring it to life.

Join Sarmad Khoosat Sarmad Ali Sultan , acclaimed director of ‘Kamli’, whose film ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ was selected as Pakistan’s official entry to the Oscars, alongside actor Nimra Bucha Nimra Bucha for a post-screening conversation moderated by Dr. Toyeba Mushtaq Dr Toyeba Mushtaq .

An opportunity to explore the film’s emotional layers, hear about the creative journey and share your questions.

📅 11 October 2026
📍 Courthouse Hotel, London
🕑 Screening at 2:00 pm, followed by the discussion.

🎟️ Be part of the conversation. Book your tickets at www.tonguesonfire.com

What stays with you after a film ends? A feeling, a question, a new perspective?Take the conversation further at UNSPOKE...
08/10/2026

What stays with you after a film ends? A feeling, a question, a new perspective?

Take the conversation further at UNSPOKEN 2026, with a screening of ‘Touché’ followed by a discussion with Director Parvinder Shergill, moderated by Prof. Carmine Pariante of PRT.

Hear from the filmmaker and explore the emotions and questions the story brings to light.

📅 10 October 2026
📍 Courthouse Hotel, London
🕕 Screening at 6:00 pm, followed by the discussion.

🎟️ Join us: www.tonguesonfire.com/events

Some family stories are difficult to tell—and important to hear.Join us at UNSPOKEN 2026 for ‘The Boy with the Topknot’,...
07/10/2026

Some family stories are difficult to tell—and important to hear.

Join us at UNSPOKEN 2026 for ‘The Boy with the Topknot’, followed by a panel discussion bringing together perspectives from psychotherapy and the screen.

Meet the panellists:
• Seema Dhanak — Psychotherapist & Trainer
• Shaheen Khan — Actor
• Vineeta Rishi — Actor

Moderated by Lady Ghazala Hameed (Dr Afzal), CFMH.

📅 10 October 2026
📍 Courthouse Hotel, London
🕑 Screening at 2:00 pm, followed by the discussion.

Come for the film. Bring your questions to the conversation.
🎟️ www.tonguesonfire.com

Join us for amazing films & insightful discussion on Mental Health
07/10/2026

Join us for amazing films & insightful discussion on Mental Health

The film is just the beginning. Let’s take the conversation beyond the screen.Join Rumana Molla, Director of Minimum, in...
07/10/2026

The film is just the beginning. Let’s take the conversation beyond the screen.

Join Rumana Molla, Director of Minimum, in conversation with Prof. Rachel Tribe of CAREif following the opening film screening at UNSPOKEN 2026.

An opportunity to hear from the filmmaker, ask questions and explore the stories and emotions the film brings to light.

📅 9 October 2026
📍 Courthouse Hotel, London
🕕 Screening begins at 6:00 pm, followed by the panel discussion.

🎟️ Book your tickets : www.tonguesonfire.com

How can we build stronger connections between mental health professionals and the communities they serve?Meet the panell...
07/10/2026

How can we build stronger connections between mental health professionals and the communities they serve?

Meet the panellists joining the UNSPOKEN 2026 Mental Health Symposium to explore “Inter-National Mental Health: Bridging Gaps Between Clinicians and Local Communities in the South Asian Diaspora.”

The first session of the UNSPOKEN 2026 Mental Health Symposium brings together representatives from three charities to discuss the challenges their communities face and the support they provide.

Meet the panellists:
• Prof. Rachel Tribe — CAREIF Careif
• Prof. Carmine Pariante Carmine Pariante — PRT Psychiatry Research Trust
• Lady Ghazala Hameed (Dr Afzal) — Concern for Mental Health

Moderated by Prof. Dinesh Bhugra, Kings College London

📅 9 October 2026 | 🕐 1:10–1:55 pm

Join the conversation on how community-led support can help bridge gaps in mental health care.

🎟️ Book your place : www.tonguesonfire.com

06/10/2026

Coming out is deeply personal. For a family, it can also mean confronting fears, expectations and learning to understand one another.

Sridhar Rangayan and Saagar Gupta .the.ocean from team ‘Evening Shadows’ share how the film reaches beyond LGBTQ+ identity to explore emotions, family bonds and acceptance.

Join us for the screening at UNSPOKEN 2026 in London, and be part of the conversation.

🎟️ Book your tickets at www.tonguesonfire.com

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