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Indie Film Community Showcase

Promotional graphic for "The Indie Film Community Showcase." The background shows a darkened movie theater with a film playing on the screen. To the left, a vibrant purple and green geometric pattern frames the event details. The text states: Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM. It is a free event at the Screening Room, Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, though registration is required. A purple button at the bottom provides a registration link: bit.ly/mac-ifcs26. Logos for TD and the Mississauga Arts Council are in the bottom right corner.
Promotional graphic for "The Indie Film Community Showcase." The background shows a darkened movie theater with a film playing on the screen. To the left, a vibrant purple and green geometric pattern frames the event details. The text states: Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM. It is a free event at the Screening Room, Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, though registration is required. A purple button at the bottom provides a registration link: bit.ly/mac-ifcs26. Logos for TD and the Mississauga Arts Council are in the bottom right corner.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Screening Room, Living Arts Centre
Register: For FREE via Ticket Web

Join MAC for the Indie Film Community Showcase

The Indie Film Community Showcase on May 9, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, is an engaging afternoon of local cinema that will feature 5 short film screenings from Mississauga filmmakers. Building on the success of the Indie Filmmaker Showcase on March 7, 2026, this second showcase offers a more relaxed, community-driven atmosphere focused on connection, collaboration, and discovery.

The program will feature a selection of short films by local filmmakers, including The First Day (Ayman Ashebi), The Flower At The End Of The World (Soma Narayanan), It Happens To Us (Anubhav Singh), Thin Walls (Robert Armanyous), and Boutique (Carroll Chiramel). Alongside the screenings, filmmakers will share insights from their production experiences, sparking conversations and opening the door to future creative partnerships.

Sponsored by TD Bank Group and presented by Mississauga Arts Council, Indie Film Community Showcase is designed as a space for filmmakers to meet, exchange ideas, and build relationships. This showcase aims to strengthen the local film community and explore opportunities for making these gatherings a regular and valuable part of the creative landscape.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

About the Filmmakers

Headshot of Ayman Ashebir. He smiles in a black suit in front of a white backdrop.

Ayman Ashebi

Ayman Ashebir is a Mississauga-based writer, director, editor, and cinematographer with 14 years of experience working in independent production, including short films, weddings, corporate videos, and other digital media. His work reflects a long-term commitment to storytelling developed from adolescence into adulthood alongside a professional career outside the film industry.

Soma Narayanan

Soma Narayanan is a trained theatre and film actor, deeply goal-oriented and committed to a director’s vision. He brings versatility and layered flavors to his characters. As a writer, Soma explores metaphysical ideas grounded in reality—believing a touch of cinematic magic can quietly make life better.


Headshot of Soma Narayanan, smiling wearing a plaid shirt and white t-shirt in front of a white backdrop.

Anubhav Singh

Anubhav is an Academy nominated film director who is currently based in Mississauga who thrives on understanding of both artistic and technical aspects of filmmaking. He aims to tell stories that are diverse in nature but possess a common, relatable emotional ground with emphasis on empathy.

Robert Armanyous

Robert is a Canadian Screen Award-nominated filmmaker who explores themes related to trauma, myth and the working class. His debut, Thin Walls, is currently nominated for Best Live Action Short Drama and Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.

Headshot of Robert Armanyous against a grey backdrop.
Headshot of Carroll Chiramel in black and white.

Carroll Chiramel

Carroll Chiramel is an Indo‑Canadian film editor, producer, and director with 15+ years of experience across Indian and Canadian cinema. A CFC alum, his award‑winning work including Potluck Ladies, 18to35, Under the Same Sun, Forbidden Tikka Masala, and Sight has screened internationally, reflecting his strong storytelling and postproduction expertise.

Thank you to our Indie Filmmaker Showcase Sponsor:

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