FESTIVAL

TENTATIVE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

SUNDAR PRIZE FILM FESTIVAL

June 15 to 16, 2024  (Saturday and Sunday)

Event booked from 1pm to 11 pm

DATETIMEEVENT  
Saturday, June 15, 2024

Opening Night  
1 pm to 3 pmSet-Up
 3 pm to 5 pmMeet and Greet and Refreshments in the Atrium.  Sher Vancouver and Sundar Prize info booths will be staffed with volunteers  
 3 pm to 5 pmOpportunity for Photos with Backdrop  
 5 pm to 5:15 pmOpening Comments by Festival Manager Alex Sangha and Festival Director Vinay Giridhar  
 5:15 pm to 5:30 pmVideo Messages from the Winners of Best Short Film and Best Documentary  
 5:30 pm to 6:30 pmScreening of Best Short Film and Short Q and A with Festival Coordinator Ritesh Matlani and another member of Sher Vancouver  
 6:30 pm to 8:30 pmScreening of Best Documentary and Panel Discussion Moderated by Ritesh Matlani and have female and/or other diverse representation on panel  
 8:30 to 10:00 pmMeet and Greet and Refreshments in the Atrium.  Sher Vancouver and Sundar Prize info booths will be staffed with volunteers  
 8:30 pm to 10:00 pmOpportunity for Photos with Backdrop  
 10 pm to 11 pmTake Down  
DATETIMEEVENT  
Sunday, June 16, 2024

Closing Night  
1 pm to 3 pmSet-Up
 3 pm to 5 pmMeet and Greet and Refreshments in the Atrium.  Sher Vancouver and Sundar Prize info booths will be staffed with volunteers  
 3 pm to 5 pmOpportunity for Photos with Backdrop  
 5 pm to 5:15 pmOpening Comments by Festival Manager Alex Sangha and Festival Director Vinay Giridhar  
 5:15 pm to 5:30 pmVideo Messages from the Winners of Best Animation, Best Student Film, and Best Feature Film  
 5:30 pm to 6:15 pmScreening of Best Animation Film and Short Q and A with Festival Coordinator Ritesh Matlani and other members of Sher Vancouver  
 6:15 pm to 7 pmScreening of Best Student Film and Short Q and A with Festival Coordinator Ritesh Matlani and other members of Sher Vancouver  
 7 pm to 9 pmScreening of Best Feature Film and Panel Discussion Moderated by Ritesh Matlani and have female and/or other diverse representation  
 9 pm to 10 pmMeet and Greet and Refreshments in the Atrium.  Sher Vancouver and Sundar Prize info booths will be staffed with volunteers  
 9 pm to 10 pmOpportunity for Photos with Backdrop  
 10 pm to 11 pmTake Down  

FESTIVAL VALUES

The official film festival for the Sundar Prize is based on the following core values:

FILMS – To bring the best films from around the world to the heart of Surrey City Centre

FILMMAKERS – To compensate the winning filmmakers fairly and recognize their work

TICKETS – To ensure low-barrier access with affordable ticket pricing

VENUE – To host the event at a public venue at the iconic, landmark Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall

LOCATION – To host the event at a central location near public transportation and Skytrain

ACCESSIBILITY – To ensure the event is as accessible as possible for people with disabilities

SUBTITLES – To ensure films that are screened at the festival that are not in English have English subtitles

SUSTAINABILITY– To aim to make the festival as eco-friendly as possible