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\nShape of Momo. (Credit: www.indiememe.org)<\/p>\n
\nShape of Momo. (Credit: www.indiememe.org)<\/p>\n
\t<\/p>\n \t<\/a> \t<\/a> \t<\/a> \t<\/a> \t<\/a> \t<\/a> <\/a> \t\t\t \t<\/a><\/p>\n The annual INDIE MEME FILM FESTIVAL (https:\/\/indiememe.org<\/a>) of Austin, TX will take place for its eleventh edition, April 22-26, 2026. The acclaimed Austin-based festival will celebrate bold and innovative South Asian cinema from around the world.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s edition will feature a diverse slate of narrative features, documentaries, and short films highlighting voices from South Asia and Iran. Themes explored through the highly curated selections include explorations of identity, migration, family, politics, and social change. This year\u2019s lineup includes 27 films, (6 narrative features, 4 documentaries, and 17 short films), representing 14 countries, with all screenings taking place at AFS Cinema (6259 Middle Fiskville Road).<\/p>\n TICKETS<\/p>\n For festival passes, tickets, and the full schedule, visit: https:\/\/indiememe.org<\/a><\/p>\n THE 2026 INDIE MEME FILM FESTIVAL LINEUP<\/p>\n GALA SELECTIONS<\/p>\n LAUNCH PRESENTATION<\/p>\n Vimukt (In Search of the Sky)\u00a0<\/p>\n Director: Jitank Singh Gurjar; India; 90m<\/p>\n OPENING NIGHT GALA PRESENTATION\u00a0<\/p>\n Shape of Momo<\/p>\n Director: Tribeny Rai; India; 114m<\/p>\n SATURDAY CENTERPIECE PRESENTATION<\/p>\n Divine Comedy<\/p>\n Director: Ali Asgari; Iran\/Italy\/Germany\/France\/Turkey; 98m<\/p>\n CLOSING NIGHT PRESENTATION\u00a0<\/p>\n Give It A Shot<\/p>\n Director: Vaishali Sinha; Canada\/India\/United States; 89m<\/p>\n ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE FEATURES<\/p>\n Fucktoys<\/p>\n Director: Annapurna Sriram; USA; 106m<\/p>\n Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust<\/p>\n Director: Ishan Shukla; India\/France\/Germany; 103m<\/p>\n Victoria<\/p>\n Director: Sivaranjini J; India; 84m<\/p>\n DOCUMENTARY FEATURES<\/p>\n An Unquiet Mind<\/p>\n Director: Rachel Immaraj; USA; 76m<\/p>\n The Cycle of Love<\/p>\n Director: Orlando von Einsidel; UK; 98m<\/p>\n Letters From Wolf Street<\/p>\n Director: Arjun Talwar; 97m<\/p>\n SHORT FILMS<\/p>\n NARRATIVE SHORTS<\/p>\n There are sixteen shorts in this category.<\/p>\n DOCUMENTARY SHORT<\/p>\n This category presents one short.<\/p>\n +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n PLAY: MOVIES TV MAYHEM,\u00a0SHEDS LENS ON ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY MOVIES TV MAYHEM, a comedic new play written by acclaimed production designer Dean Taucher and directed by award winning theater artist Richard Caliban, will illuminate the stage in its world premiere production. The performances take place, April 23-May 9, at Theatre Row (www.theatrerow.org<\/a> \u2013<\/p>\n 410 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036<\/a> \u2013 212 714 2442).<\/p>\n The cast features dynamic performances from Jason Donovan Hall, Grant Neale, and the versatile Oneika Phillips, promising an unforgettable theatrical experience for both industry insiders and theater enthusiasts.<\/p>\n This Off-Broadway play premiere, Movies TV Mayhem, offers a razor-sharp, darkly comedic lens on the entertainment industry, exposing the frenzied world behind the cameras where ambition collides with absurdity. The play takes place at the taping of a podcast about the film business. It follows a trio of embattled professionals as they navigate egos, shifting alliances, and moral compromises in pursuit of their next big hit. With biting satire and wit, Taucher\u2019s script lampoons the power plays, high-stakes deals, and larger-than-life personalities that define the business, inviting audiences to laugh at the chaos and contemplate the cost of fame.<\/p>\n Stylishly staged and fast-paced, the play\u2019s humor and pathos resonate with anyone who\u2019s ever dreamed of making it in movies or television \u2014 or simply watched from the sidelines. Movies TV Mayhem is both an affectionate roast and an incisive critique, making it a must-see for Broadway fans and Hollywood hopefuls alike.<\/p>\n KEY CREDITS<\/p>\n Playwright Dean Taucher<\/p>\n Learn more at https:\/\/deantaucher.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Director Richard Caliban<\/p>\n Access more at https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/richard-caliban-73557719b<\/a><\/p>\n Jason Donovan Hall<\/p>\n Learn more at https:\/\/jasondonovanhall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Grant Neale<\/p>\n Learn more at https:\/\/grantneale.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Oneika Phillips<\/p>\n Learn more at https:\/\/instagram.com\/dragonpassionfruit<\/a><\/p>\n Edward T. Morris: Scenic Designer<\/p>\n Joey Moro: Projection Designer<\/p>\n Joe Doran: Lighting Designer<\/p>\n Richard Caliban: Sound Designer<\/p>\n Casting by Stephanie Klapper, CSA<\/p>\n Performance Schedule and Ticket Information<\/p>\n Movies TV Mayhem runs from April 23 to May 9, 2026, at Theatre Row,\u00a0 (410 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036<\/a> \u2013 212 714 2442). Performances are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 PM, with matinees on Sundays at 2:00 PM.<\/p>\n Tickets are available at www.theatrerow.org<\/a> or by calling the Theatre Row box office at 212.714.2442 x 45<\/p>\n Ticket Link: https:\/\/bfany.org\/theatre-row\/shows\/movies-tv-mayhem<\/a><\/p>\n Follow the production on social media @MoviesTVMayhem for exclusive content and updates.<\/p>\n See the premiere of Movies TV Mayhem \u2014 a riotous, revealing look at the madness behind the magic of entertainment.<\/p>\n Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Education, Business, Spirituality, Health and Wellness, and Cuisine.<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t<\/a> \t<\/a> \t<\/a> \t<\/a> \t<\/a> \t<\/a> <\/a> \t\t\t \t<\/a><\/p>\n \t
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Left to Right \u2013 Grant Neale, Oneika Phillips, and Jason Donovan Hall. (Credit: www.pranamarketing.com)<\/p>\n
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