Decolonial Documentation: Homeland, Survival and Belonging in Kazakh and Uyghur Filmmaking

The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) is perhaps best known today as western China’s site of the largest mass internment of an ethno-religious group since WWII. Since 2018, the Chinese government has largely restricted access to international media, critical scholars, and diaspora communities; nonetheless, some of these individuals have developed creative and remote methods to… Continue Reading Decolonial Documentation: Homeland, Survival and Belonging in Kazakh and Uyghur Filmmaking

Refugee and Im/Migrant Youth Conference

Youth Conference Leading Change, Implementing Solutions, and Sharing Knowledge Join us to network and exchange ideas with refugee youth organizations as they present their projects. This event offers an opportunity to showcase initiatives directly to youth and the organizations that support them.

The Living Archive: Charting New Paths in the Field of Iranian Diaspora Studies

The Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Institute of Iranian Studies, University of Toronto, in conjunction with the Iranian Diaspora Studies Seminar, presents   The 2025 Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Distinguished Lecture   “The Living Archive: Charting New Paths in the Field of Iranian Diaspora Studies” Persis Karim, Professor, San Francisco State University   Followed by a screening of The… Continue Reading The Living Archive: Charting New Paths in the Field of Iranian Diaspora Studies

Toronto Serbian Film Festival presents: Drazen

Dražen, directed by Danilo Šerbedžija, offers an intimate and captivating look at the life of Dražen Petrović, a celebrated Croatian basketball player whose talent and determination made him a global icon. This poignant narrative delves deep into Petrović’s personal life and unique character, exploring his profound and complex relationship with basketball—a sport that was both… Continue Reading Toronto Serbian Film Festival presents: Drazen

U of T Drama presents: Swan Song screening and panel discussion

Swan Song screening with Q&A Wednesday, February 26, 2025 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Innis Town Hall Innis College 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 1J5 Free tickets available. Join us for the screening of Swan Song followed by a Q&A with members of the creative team focusing on the making of a film about dance, including producing, directing and editing.… Continue Reading U of T Drama presents: Swan Song screening and panel discussion