Hello Everyone,

I got some good news and some bad news.

The Good

A couple of months ago, a lead programmer from the Toronto International Film Festival kindly gave me a call, which was much to my surprise.  Though I relentlessly hoped, I would never think my film, especially my first film, would ever be of interest to TIFF, the biggest film festival on Earth.  They told me they had spotted my film project some time ago and were patiently waiting to see the finished product.  What a compliment to be semi-courted by such a respected institution.  I was further given the respect to bypass the standard application process and speak directly with the programmer.

The Bad

Now, I don’t look at this as really bad.  Hey, I was so happy being even considered.  In the end, my film was not accepted.  I was told it was not due to film quality, but instead the theme of the film.  This year they were not going to focus on such themes.  Whatever the reason is, it is totally ok, I am just happy to be given the opportunity.

Shout out to Ms. P. Dhillon for calling, and yes, I will be shipping out my 2nd project directly to you

Without the support I have received from around the world, I would not be given such opportunities.  The world I wish to help, the world I wish to protect, unknowingly helps me, unknowingly protects me.

Thank you everyone,

mani