Asis Sethi

Alumna of TIFF & WIDC, Playback’s 10 to Watch, CEO & Founder @flyawayfilmsinc Co-President of South Asian Canadian Film Federation (SACFF), Film Professor

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

Check out the trailer for our proof of concept short #SlamDunkSehaj
Help us get our feature greenlit by retweeting, liking and commenting below! Thank you for your support!
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[REELway Magazine @REELwayMagazine]

Check out REELway Magazine’s 1st #PublishersPick on Hate The Player: The Ben Johnson Story.

@AsisSethi chats w/ #AnthonyFarrell, #RTThorne & #CoryBowles abt crafting the hilarious mockumentary unpacking Canada’s most infamous sports scandals.

Read on https://t.co/QGagMG1P6A

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

@REELwayMagazine Thoroughly enjoyed this chat!

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

Had the pleasure of hosting the ShopTalk series this year. Check out this panel of brilliant creatives - @CazhBlanche and Reem Morsi.

[CineFAMWOC @CineFAMwoc]

🎬 ShopTalk is back! Amplifying the voices of Canadian women and non-binary filmmakers.

Watch the first episode, The Craft of Directing Across Formats, moderated by @AsisSethi in conversation with directors @ramorsi and @CazhBlanche .

Watch Now: https://t.co/H3Ry6yeioc

[Film Threat @FilmThreat]

“…Alex is drafted to the Marshall Islands as a witness for atomic bomb testing…” Ethan Padgett on the highs and lows of Conscript.
https://t.co/VOXpqVAX6d #SupportIndieFilm #Conscript #Drama

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

Had so much fun interviewing Vinuja for @CineFAMwoc

[CineFAMWOC @CineFAMwoc]

💬 Hear from Vinuja Shanthasoruban and our panel of filmmakers who share personal insights on pitching with impact, navigating the push for diverse storytelling, and ensuring your vision resonates with the right audiences.

Watch the full episode now 📺 https://t.co/YuYCHyG3Ba

[Rachel Gilmore @atRachelGilmore]

🚨NEW: Clashes erupted at a Hindu temple in Brampton on Sunday.

Racists have been using this for their own narratives — but reality is way more complex and important.

Understanding that context can help us all be better neighbours, so @AmarAmarasingam helped me break it down:

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

Our film Rock the Cradle has won the Best Impact Award at CineFAM! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible cast and crew who poured their passion into this project. Congrats to all the filmmakers and winners! Let’s keep inspiring!
@FlyAwayFilmsInc
#RockTheCradle #CineFAM

[CineFAMWOC @CineFAMwoc]

Don’t miss ROCK THE CRADLE, directed by @AsisSethi, in-person at The Hub on October 19th! ⁠
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Secure your tickets now 🎟️ https://t.co/OjrT2Qb4lR
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A new mother finds herself trapped in a dark space with her new baby.
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[Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050]

An All-NBA caliber player in his prime who loved the city and wanted to stay, and yet the Raptors couldn’t figure out a way to keep him or trade him from a position of leverage? Don’t be surprised if/when the Siakam deal goes down as one of the worst in franchise history.

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

We’re thrilled to have our film ‘Rock the Cradle’ as part of the WIFT Showcase this year. Thank you to the jury and @WIFT @FlyAwayFilmsInc

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

@WIDC_ca @CanFilmFest @withlove_and Thank you 🙏🏽

[WIDC.ca @WIDC_ca]

Thrilled that #WIDC alumnae films are being recognized @CanFilmFest #CFF24 #KimAlbright @withlove_and #FateemaAlHamaydehMiller #Eitr and @AsisSethi #RocktheCradle

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[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

We are so honoured to be the finalist for Best Canadian Short, Best Director for Canadian Short, and Best Cinematography for Canadian Short Awards at the prestigious Vancouver Asian Film Festival. Watch ‘Rock the Cradle’ virtually at https://t.co/5nzFvl6YEq @VAFFvancouver

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

@kateygoalie Thank you so much for highlighting our film ‘Rock the Cradle’ and shedding light on postpartum depression. 🙏🏽

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

Stoked to be a part of this talented cohort. Thank you @TIFF_Industry for this wonderful opportunity.

[TIFF: The Market @TIFF_TheMarket]

Returning for the second year, TIFF Series Accelerator, presented by @CMF_FMC, is a two-day mentorship intensive for eight emerging Canadian series-creator teams to refine their project pitches and plans.

Meet the #TIFF23 Series Accelerator participants: https://t.co/ysPBmFfhMS

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

@TIFF_Industry @CMF_FMC @bvaultstoryinc @corybowles Thank you @TIFF_Industry for this wonderful opportunity!

[WIDC.ca @WIDC_ca]

@FlyAwayFilmsInc @FemaleEye @CanadaCouncil @AsisSethi Powerful film, @AsisSethi. Congrats!

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@WIDC_ca @FlyAwayFilmsInc @FemaleEye @CanadaCouncil Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[Asis Sethi @AsisSethi]

@thefawz Wow, this is amazing. Congratulations, Fawzia!