
TENTATIVE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
SUNDAR PRIZE FILM FESTIVAL
June 15 to 16, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday)
Event booked from 1pm to 11 pm
DATE | TIME | EVENT |
Saturday, June 15, 2024 Opening Night | 1 pm to 3 pm | Set-Up |
3 pm to 5 pm | Meet and Greet and Refreshments in the Atrium. Sher Vancouver and Sundar Prize info booths will be staffed with volunteers | |
3 pm to 5 pm | Opportunity for Photos with Backdrop | |
5 pm to 5:15 pm | Opening Comments by Festival Manager Alex Sangha and Festival Director Vinay Giridhar | |
5:15 pm to 5:30 pm | Video Messages from the Winners of Best Short Film and Best Documentary | |
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Screening 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 pm | Screening 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 pm | Meet 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 pm | Opportunity for Photos with Backdrop | |
10 pm to 11 pm | Take Down |
DATE | TIME | EVENT |
Sunday, June 16, 2024 Closing Night | 1 pm to 3 pm | Set-Up |
3 pm to 5 pm | Meet and Greet and Refreshments in the Atrium. Sher Vancouver and Sundar Prize info booths will be staffed with volunteers | |
3 pm to 5 pm | Opportunity for Photos with Backdrop | |
5 pm to 5:15 pm | Opening Comments by Festival Manager Alex Sangha and Festival Director Vinay Giridhar | |
5:15 pm to 5:30 pm | Video Messages from the Winners of Best Animation, Best Student Film, and Best Feature Film | |
5:30 pm to 6:15 pm | Screening 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 pm | Screening of Best Student Film and Short Q and A with Festival Coordinator Ritesh Matlani and other members of Sher Vancouver | |
7 pm to 9 pm | Screening of Best Feature Film and Panel Discussion Moderated by Ritesh Matlani and have female and/or other diverse representation | |
9 pm to 10 pm | Meet and Greet and Refreshments in the Atrium. Sher Vancouver and Sundar Prize info booths will be staffed with volunteers | |
9 pm to 10 pm | Opportunity for Photos with Backdrop | |
10 pm to 11 pm | Take 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