Sikhlens is the world's premiere Sikh film festival and arts organization, founded in Southern California post-9/11. We produce documentary films, host international film festivals, and run educational programs to share Sikh heritage and culture with a global audience.
The Sikh Arts & Film Festival (SAFF) runs annually, typically in the fall. We also host Sikhlens-In-A-Box events year-round in cities worldwide. Check our events page for upcoming dates.
Our flagship festivals run in Los Angeles, Denver, Toronto, London, Delhi, and Chandigarh. Through Sikhlens-In-A-Box, we bring screenings to Seattle, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and other cities.
Some screenings and community events are free. Our larger festival events may require tickets. Check specific event listings for details.
Sikhlens-In-A-Box are one-day satellite film festivals we host at universities, gurdwaras, cultural centers, and community spaces worldwide. If you want to host one in your city, contact us.
Submit year-round through FilmFreeway. We welcome Sikh-centric content, films from Southeast Asian filmmakers, and stories from underrepresented voices.
No. While Sikh-centric content remains our core focus, we've expanded to include filmmakers from Southeast Asia and encourage underrepresented voices from all backgrounds to submit.
Films must be available in MP4 or MOV format. All submissions must be in English or include English subtitles.
You'll be asked to submit a Press Kit (bio, photo, film description, poster or still). Your film may be screened at SAFF and selected for additional Sikhlens-In-A-Box events worldwide.
Contact us through our website. We need volunteers for festival logistics, community events, social media, and behind-the-scenes work.
No prior experience required. We have roles for all skill levels, from event setup to content creation to filmmaker liaison.
At our festivals in LA, Toronto, Vancouver, and other cities. We also need remote volunteers for social media, research, and administrative tasks.
Contact us to discuss sponsorship tiers and benefits. We offer Platinum, Gold, and community-level partnerships.
Yes. Our film sponsorship program lets donors directly fund the production of a Sikhlens documentary. You'll receive credit and recognition across our platforms.
Sponsors receive logo placement on our website and event materials, recognition at screenings, social media mentions, and VIP access to festival events. Benefits scale with sponsorship tier.