{"id":7129,"date":"2026-10-02T12:46:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T16:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saffm.centrekabir.com\/saffmontreal-in-the-press-2026-media-features-highlights\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T12:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T16:59:06","slug":"saffmontreal-in-the-press-2026-media-features-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saffm.centrekabir.com\/fr\/saffmontreal-in-the-press-2026-media-features-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"SAFFMontr\u00e9al in the Press 2026: Media Features &#038; Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height:73px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/listen\/live-radio\/1-78-all-in-a-weekend\/clip\/16209573-15th-edition-south-asian-film-festival-starts-may\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15th Edition South Asian Film Festival Starts May<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CBC Radio&#8217;s <em>All in a Weekend<\/em> features a segment on the 15th edition of the South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al, highlighting the festival&#8217;s milestone anniversary and its diverse lineup of films from South Asia and the diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Source:<\/strong> <\/em>CBC Radio \u2013 All in a Weekend<br><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> <\/em>May 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/montreal.citynews.ca\/2026\/04\/29\/south-asian-film-festival-of-montreal-returns-for-15th-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Asian Film Festival of Montreal Returns for 15th Edition<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CityNews Montr\u00e9al covers the return of the South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al for its 15th edition, spotlighting the festival&#8217;s milestone year and its continued commitment to showcasing South Asian cinema in Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Source:<\/strong> <\/em>CityNews Montr\u00e9al<br><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> <\/em>April 29, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cultmtl.com\/event\/south-asian-film-festival-of-montreal-saffm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al (SAFFM)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Cult MTL<\/em> previews the South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al, noting the festival&#8217;s rich programming of South Asian films screening in cinema and online, and its role as a key cultural event in Montr\u00e9al&#8217;s festival calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Source:<\/strong> <\/em>Cult MTL<br><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> <\/em>2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeat925.ca\/news\/772980\/may-2026-in-montreal-your-ultimate-festivals-roadmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">May 2026 in Montr\u00e9al: Your Ultimate Festivals Roadmap<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Beat 92.5 includes SAFFMontr\u00e9al in its roundup of must-attend festivals in Montr\u00e9al in May 2026, recognising the festival as a highlight of the city&#8217;s vibrant cultural calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Source:<\/strong> <\/em>The Beat 92.5<br><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> <\/em>May 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themontrealeronline.com\/2026\/04\/south-asian-film-festival-of-montreal-saffm-returns-for-its-15th-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al (SAFFM) Returns for Its 15th Edition<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Montrealer Online<\/em> covers SAFFMontr\u00e9al&#8217;s 15th anniversary edition, highlighting the festival&#8217;s hybrid format and its mission to amplify South Asian voices through cinema in Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Source:<\/strong> <\/em>The Montrealer Online<br><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> <\/em>April 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/entertainment\/mamata-shankar-is-elated-as-two-of-her-films-head-to-south-asian-film-festival-of-montreal\/cid\/2158858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mamata Shankar Is Elated as Two of Her Films Head to South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Telegraph India<\/em> features acclaimed actress and filmmaker Mamata Shankar, who expresses her delight at having two of her films selected for screening at the South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al, underscoring the festival&#8217;s international reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Source:<\/strong> <\/em>The Telegraph India<br><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> <\/em>2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/mamata-and-ratul-shankar-shine-at-the-montreal-south-asian-film-festival\/articleshow\/130609222.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mamata and Ratul Shankar Shine at the Montreal South Asian Film Festival<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Times of India<\/em> reports on Mamata Shankar and her son Ratul Shankar&#8217;s participation at the South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al, highlighting their films&#8217; reception and the festival&#8217;s warm welcome of Indian cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Source:<\/strong> <\/em>Times of India<br><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> <\/em>2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/m.dailyhunt.in\/news\/india\/english\/the+telegraph-epaper-thtlgrph\/mamata+shankar+is+elated+as+two+of+her+films+head+to+south+asian+film+festival+of+montreal-newsid-n710862681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mamata Shankar Is Elated as Two of Her Films Head to South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Daily Hunt<\/em> republishes <em>The Telegraph India<\/em>&#8216;s feature on Mamata Shankar and her excitement about two of her films being selected for the South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Source:<\/strong> <\/em>Daily Hunt \/ The Telegraph<br><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> <\/em>2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>15th Edition South Asian Film Festival Starts May CBC Radio&#8217;s All in a Weekend features a segment on the 15th edition of the South Asian Film Festival of Montr\u00e9al, highlighting the festival&#8217;s milestone anniversary and its diverse lineup of films from South Asia and the diaspora. 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