CBC Manitoba's Creator Network highlights South Asian Filmmakers

It might be cold outside but we've got stories that'll warm you right up. CBC Manitoba's Creator Network is presenting a South Asian Film Night featuring five short films highlighting creatives from Winnipeg's South Asian communities.

The best part? You don't even have to leave your house to attend. It's all taking place online. Grab a cup of hot chocolate or chai and curl up for a cosy evening.

All participants will have the chance to win one of five limited edition CBC Manitoba toques.

Join Information Radio host Marcy Markusa in conversation with filmmakers Wasif Haseeb and Mandeep Sodhi for an exclusive online screening party on Thursday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free but registration is required.

About the Creator Network

The Creator Network is a national program that connects the CBC to diverse, local film makers across the country. The goal is to amplify Canadian stories and share unique perspectives by deepening relationships within neighbourhoods and among diverse communities in Manitoba.

Following the success of the remote newsroom at Garden City in collaboration with Winnipeg's South Asian communities in the Fall of 2021, CBC Manitoba's Creator Network paired up with filmmakers Wasif Haseeb and Mandeep Sodhi.

Meet Wasif Haseeb

Wasif is a filmmaker and digital artist based in Winnipeg. He got his start in 2004, working on a film that was shot on his family's webcam. He went on to experiment with various media forms such as animation and game development in the following years, but returned to filmmaking in 2009.

Over the past 12 years, Wasif has produced hundreds of projects from narrative films to TikTok reviews. His work has most recently been screened in places such as The Gimli Film Festival 2021, the Muslim International Film Festival 2021, and CBC.

Meet Mandeep Sodhi

Mandeep Sodhi is a screenwriter, cinematographer and director based in Winnipeg since 2011. He has over 13 years of experience in the film industry in India, the United States and Canada. He has won two national awards in India for his docudramas, and his music videos have been nominated for national and international Music Awards in India, Asia and Sierra Leone.

In 2015, Mandeep won the ACTRA Manitoba Golden Boy for most outstanding Member Initiated Project for his short film "The Perfect Little Plan". He has written and directed for television and has had his works broadcasted on Bell MTS, Super Channel and various on demand platforms. His film company is Sodhi Creative Films.