Grantee Database
3RD I South Asian Independent Film
Grant Year
2026-27
Grant Program
General Operating Support
Award Amount
$6,000.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, 3RD I SOUTH ASIAN INDEPENDENT FILM will sustain its core programs, staff, and operations from October 2026 to September 2027. The funding will allow us to produce our 24th annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival October 9–11, 2026 and year-round programs serving over 5,000 Bay Area residents. 3rd i is committed to promoting diverse images of South Asians by showcasing independent films from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the global South Asian Diaspora. CAC funds will partially underwrite the fees of participating California artists, a part-time website developer, and essential Festival production costs. This support ensures we can continue to provide people of South Asian descent access to artistically excellent films and events that reflect their lives and experiences.
Organization Summary
In addition to the annually presented San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival, 3rd i conducts year-round programs. These include:
• On-going screenings, performances, focus on Women Behind the Lens, Queer Eye and filmmaker workshops
• Co-presentations with other Bay Area cultural organizations and film festivals, and
• Educational programs (3rd i’s Speaker Series) on various issues related to South Asian cinema.
Organization
3RD I South Asian Independent Film
Address
992 VALENCIA ST
SAN FRANCISCO
94110-2322
County
San Francisco
Region
Bay Area – San Francisco
Website
Congressional District
11th Congressional District
State Assembly District
District 17
State Senate District
District 11
