Indie Meme

06/04/2026

🎬 to our screening of Sholay - 4K Director's Cut at AFS Cinema.

It was a real treat to experience this classic on the big screen and hear from Shehzad Sippy during the post-screening Q&A about the film's legacy and restoration.

More than 50 years after its original release, Sholay continues to bring audiences together and remains one of the most beloved films in Indian cinema. 💛

https://youtu.be/xk7bFjrpmT0?si=fo-NJQ-zWlVn2Ax5

🎬 Sholay - 4K Director's Cut | Live Q&A with Shehzad Sippy | Record...

06/03/2026

Calling all Richard Linklater fans and Austin cinephiles!

This Sunday, join us for the screening of How To Not Have S*x | Texas Premiere at AFS Cinema the official Hindi adaptation of Linklater's acclaimed indie film Tape.

Endorsed by Richard Linklater as Executive Producer, this intense, single-room drama reimagines the story through a South Asian lens, exploring memory, consent, love, and betrayal in real time.

If you loved Tape, don't miss the chance to experience this powerful adaptation on the big screen.

🎟️ Get tickets: https://www.indiememe.org/event-details/how-to-not-have-sex
📅 This Sunday, June 7 | 2:30 PM
📍 AFS Cinema
Live Q&A with Director Sudharshan Narayanan and Writer & Producer Anshulika Dubey following the screening.

05/28/2026

🎭 Deli Boys star Saagar Shaikh is now teaching dramatic arts at his alma mater, UT San Antonio.

From Ms. Marvel to the classroom, he’s helping inspire the next generation of performers and filmmakers 🎬

Read more 👇

The actor and UTSA grad is now passing on his dramatic knowledge to students at his alma mater.

05/27/2026

🎬 TEASER OUT NOW!
A reunion. A buried truth. A conversation that changes everything.

When three former high school friends reunite after 10 years, unresolved memories and painful questions force them to confront the fragile lines between love, manipulation, and consent.

How To Not Have S*x | Texas Premiere at AFS Cinema, a Hindi adaptation of Richard Linklater’s Tape, is an intense psychological drama you won’t forget.

🔥 Texas Premiere
📍 AFS Cinema | Austin
🗓 June 7 | 2:30 PM

🎤 LIVE Q&A with director Sudharshan Narayanan and writer & producer Anshulika Dubey following the screening.

🎟 Tickets: https://www.indiememe.org/event-details/how-to-not-have-sex

https://youtu.be/jTx8kogXTXU?si=sG62Ciw0UpFD2UQq

🎬 How To Not Have S*x | Texas Premiere at AFS Cinema in Austin, TexasJoin Indie Meme for the Texas Premiere of How To Not Have S*x on June 7, 2026, at AFS C...

05/20/2026

Why do filmmakers love IMFF? 💛

Actor Sajel Parekh Oelerich shares how IMFF stood out from other festivals.

“I immediately felt warmly welcomed and that’s not something you feel at every festival.”

From thoughtful programming to genuine community, IMFF is more than just a festival.

05/18/2026

💛 Last chance to vote for Indie Meme in the 2026 Best of Austin Readers Poll! Voting ends tonight at midnight!
Vote Here: https://vote.austinchronicle.com/arts-and-entertainment/film-festival

Indie Meme is honored to be a finalist in the Film Festival category of the 2026 Best of Austin Readers Poll 🎉

Anyone can vote, even if you’re not in Austin.

Thank you for supporting Indie Meme and our community celebrating South Asian independent cinema.

Vote for the people and places that make Austin unique

05/18/2026

🎬 Shape of Momo, winner of both the Jury Award and Audience Choice Award for Best Narrative Feature Film at the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival 2026 💛

Set in a Himalayan village, the film follows Bishnu as she returns home after leaving her city life behind, only to face mounting family pressures, tradition, and expectations about the future. Tender, intimate, and deeply human, Shape of Momo is a moving story about identity, family, and choosing your own path.

Don’t miss Shape of Momo in theaters across India & Nepal beginning May 29 🍿

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

IMFF 2026 Day 5 ✨

From Victoria and Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust to Family Shorts, Give It A Shot, unforgettable filmmaker conversations, and a joyful awards celebration, the final day of IMFF 2026 was filled with incredible films, connection, and community.

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers whose work moved, inspired, and connected audiences throughout the festival 💛

Thank you to our filmmakers, artists, volunteers, leadership circle, sponsors, community partners, team, and audience members who made the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival so special.

Until next year 🎬

05/08/2026

Vote for Indie Meme in the 2026 Best of Austin Readers Poll! 💛
https://vote.austinchronicle.com/arts-and-entertainment/film-festival

Indie Meme has been voted one of the top finalists in the Film Festival category of the 2026 Best of Austin Readers Poll 🎉

Round 2 Finalist Voting is open now through May 18 at 11:59 PM CST. Winners will be announced June 18 in the Austin Chronicle.

Anyone can vote, even if you’re not in Austin!

Thank you for supporting Indie Meme and our community celebrating South Asian independent cinema 🎬