Filmi 23!
Filmi Toronto’s South Asian Film Festival – 23 Years!
December 6th – 7th, 2025
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21st Filmi: Toronto’s South Asian film festival
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Solitary
With the clock ticking down to the impending destruction of a Mujahideen camp by U.S. forces, a Sikh prisoner finds himself trapped in solitary confinement. Drawing strength from his faith, he embarks on a daring escape, navigating the tumultuous moments before devastation, crafting a gripping narrative that intertwines religious resilience and the pursuit of freedom against the backdrop of imminent conflict. In this high-stakes scenario, the Sikh prisoner’s journey becomes a testament to courage, faith, and the indomitable human spirit amidst the looming threat of annihilation.
Director Biography – Maninder Chana
Maninder Chana is a critically acclaimed, award-winning writer and director. His action heist feature Scratch won 30 international awards, including 11 for Best Film and 4 for Best Director. Maninder’s four-language feature Little Terrors, starring Bollywood legend Om Puri (Gandhi, The Hundred-Foot Journey) was released theatrically to rave reviews and won Best Film and Best Director awards at festivals. His supernatural thriller Cell 213, also had a theatrical release. That film stars Michael Rooker (Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy) and Bruce Greenwood (Star Trek). Additionally, he’s produced two features: the sci-fi thriller Mystic and a horror yarn Carbon Copy. He also has two features he penned coming out: Secrets in the Building for Lifetime and Arranged Love for E! He is also in development on a number of television shows that he has optioned.
Other selected credits: his hit comedy troupe Mixed Nuts; directing the national television special Fade to Brown; an epic six-hour science-fiction series for radio, Sectarian Wave; directing segments for IIFA (Indian Oscars) and an award-winning action short, Fuku, with members of Jackie Chan’s stunt team. Maninder is also a published author with a short story collection, Gunga Din Lite & Other Delights (of Lust and Comedy).
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23rd Filmi: Toronto's South Asian Film Festival Dec 6-7 2025 
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