Shaunak Sen to Lead Tasveer Film Festival Jury

Shaunak Sen, the acclaimed director, is appointed as the jury head for the 19th Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle. The festival will feature 110 films that highlight themes such as female empowerment, LGBTQIA+ issues, and immigrant stories. The event will conclude with an award ceremony on October 20.

Shaunak Sen, the director behind the Oscar-nominated documentary "All That Breathes," has been named the head of the jury for the upcoming 19th Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle.

The festival, which will run from October 17 to 20, aims to spotlight 110 films focusing on themes such as female empowerment, LGBTQIA+ issues, resilience, and immigrant stories.

Sen expressed his admiration for Tasveer's dedication to uplifting South Asian voices globally, stating it is an honor to lead the 2024 jury. The event will close with an award ceremony at Seattle's PACCAR IMAX Theatre on October 20.

(With inputs from agencies.)