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Sikh Art Film Foundation
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
presents
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
October 4th 2008 All Day Asia Society
Museum 725 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021
October 3rd 2008 7 pm Cipriani 55 Wall
Street New York, NY 10005
www.sikharts.com
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Sikh-Americans
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K

• Sikhism originated in Punjab region of South
  Asia over 500 years ago
• Over 25 Million Sikhs Worldwide
• Lived in North America for over 100 years
• Dilip Singh Saund was 1st Asian-American (Sikh)
  Congressman in 1956
• Over Half Million Sikhs in North America
• Home to 3rd Largest Sikh Community outside India
• Tri-State Area has Largest South Asian Community
• Sikhs amongst Highest Per-Capita Income Groups
• Sikhs are Highly Successful Business Owners
  Professionals

S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
Amrit Rabindra Kaur Singh Singh Twins
Artists of Distinction
Dr. Narinder S. Kapany Father of Fiber Optics
Dr. Manmohan Singh Current Prime Minister of India
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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About Us
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
Mission
Sikh Art Film Foundation is a non-profit
cultural organization dedicated to creating
awareness of and pride in the diversity, culture
and history of the Sikhs, as well as the
contributions of Sikhs in American society.
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
Coinciding with the 2007 Annual Sikh Film
Festival Gala, New York City Mayor Michael
Bloomberg, issued a proclamation declaring Sept.
22nd to Sept. 28th Sikh Heritage Week.
Objectives

• To organize community programs that promote
• better understanding of Sikh heritage, arts
  and
• culture
• To provide a forum for ongoing dialogue between
• the Sikhs and other communities
• To encourage independent film directors,
  producers
• and writers to create innovative works that
  touch on
• Sikh themes and issues

The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Heritage Awards Gala
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
Celebrate the rich Heritage, Traditions Culture
of Sikhs with a Star Studded Evening of Awards,
Dance, Art Auction, Fun Entertainment
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A

• Honor Individuals with Contributions towards
  Elevating the Sikh Experience
• Awards
• Vision
• Leadership
• Creativity
• Community Service
• Formal Black-Tie Event at the Luxurious Cipriani
  Wall Street
• Entertainment by Leading Artists from India
  North America
• Network with Dignitaries, Ambassadors,
  Celebrities Corporate Leaders
• Silent Live Auction of exquisite Sikh
  Punjabi Art
• 500 Guests expected at the Gala
• Extensive Coverage by Mainstream Ethnic Media

The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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2008 Gala Preview
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K

• AWARD WINNERS
• Vision Stuart Rabinowitz, President Hofstra
  University
• Leadership Ajay Banga, Chief Executive Officer
  Citi Asia Pacific
• Creativity Susan Stronge, Senior Curator The
  Victoria Albert Museum, London
• Community Service
• Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund
  (SALDEF)
• Sikh Coalition
• United Sikhs

S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Action _at_ 2007 Gala
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Film Festival
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
Celebrate the rich Heritage, Traditions Culture
of Sikhs and the immigrant experience through a
diverse mix of Documentaries, Short Feature
Films
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A

• Promote Sikh Punjabi Culture and Heritage
• Network with Filmmakers Producers from across
  the Globe
• Reach High Profile diverse Audience from NY, NJ,
  CT, RI, PA MA
• Cash Awards for Mediums in different Genres
• Celebrity Judges from USA India
• After Party _at_ Leo Bar Asia Society
• Prior Festivals received Raving Reviews in
  Mainstream Ethnic Media

The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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2008 Film Festival Preview
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
Feature Presentation OCEAN OF PEARLS A Film By
Sarab Singh Neelam
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A

• Documentary Short Films
• SIKHS IN AMERICA Emmy Award Winner
• A DREAM IN DOUBT PBS Independent Lens
• WARRIOR BOYZ
• PAHELWANI
• SAVING MOM AND DAD
• SABAT SURAT
• KABADDI COPS

• After Party
• DJ Rekha Basement Bhangra
• Ishmeet Singh 2007 STAR Voice of India

The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Screenings _at_ Prior Festivals
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
Award Winning Films including
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
Dastaar
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Action _at_ Prior Festivals
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
Quotes Stills
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
" It was truly a remarkable event. In fact in my
17 years of living here - I have never attended
such a grand and well organized event put up by
any community. So heartiest congratulations. You
also have a powerful outreach - as I got more
calls from all over the world over this award
than even the National Award.- Shonali Bose
(Amu) , recipient of Sikh Art Film Foundations
Courage Award 2007
As a non-Sikh, I offer a fresh perspective that
does not take their cultural uniqueness for
granted.  More importantly, upon witnessing and
reflecting on the beliefs and personal struggles
of Sikh Americans, I have grown immensely through
my journey with them, not just as a filmmaker but
as a human being. - Kevin Lee (Dastaar)
"After 9/11, when our community's stories were
not worthy of being on CNN or NBC, these
filmmakers went out and captured them. It was an
amazing service to our community. Our children
and your children will be watching and
remembering and learning from what happened in
this moment in our history. - Amardeep Singh,
Executive Director, the Sikh Coalition on Sharat
Raju Valarie Kaur (Divided We Fall)
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Past Media Coverage
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
Sher-e-Punjab
India in New York
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Past Sponsors
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
Individual Sponsors
Ritu Ajay Banga Gurcharan Singh BhasinIshar
Singh Bindra Sant Singh Chatwal Surinder Singh
Chawla Vikas Indu Dhall
Gurpreet Singh (Judgee) Prithpal Singh
Kandhari Tejinder Manmeet Lamba Gurdip Singh
Narula P. Singh Sabharwal Mann Singh Saluja
Maninder Singh Sethi Arnick Singh B.J. Preet
SinghMahinderjit Singh Dr. Prithipal Singh
Taneja Family
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
Corporate Sponsors
Afghan Sikh Association Atlantic Bank of New
York Baba Makhan Singh LobhanaSri Hemkunt
Foundation Inc. The Sikh Foundation USA Vidtape
Inc.
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Sponsor Benefits
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K

• Individual Corporate Sponsors will
• Distinguish themselves as Leaders Committed to
  Diversity the Arts
• Support the growing Tri-State Sikh-American
  South Asian Community
• Receive Recognition as Philanthropic Supporters
  through Our Advertising Marketing
• Campaigns
• Print Media (circulation 100,000)
• Direct Mailings Nationwide
• E-Media Web, E-Mail Internet
• Target 2,000 Gala Film Festival Attendees
  through Event Brochures Banners
• High Profile Diverse Population from NY, NJ, CT,
  RI, PA MA
• Business Owners Professionals
• Corporate Leaders
• Directly Reach Businesses Corporations across
  the Globe through Our Extensive
• Networks

S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Sponsorship Packages
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
Various Levels Available

• Maharaja Ranjit Singh Circle Underwriting
  Sponsor 25,000
• Rani Jindan Circle Platinum Sponsor 10,000
• Maharaja Sher Singh Circle Gold Sponsor
  5,000
• Maharaja Duleep Singh Circle Silver Sponsor
  3,000

Film Festival Sessions

• Kanwar Naunihal Singh Circle Feature
  Presentation After Party 15,000
• Hari Singh Nalwa Circle Total 3 Sessions Each
  Session 5,000

The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Our Team
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
President Tejinder S. Bindra Coordinator Chattar
S. Sahni Chairs Harmeet S. Bharara - Gala Dr.
Amritpal S. Johar - Films Event
Organizers Hansdip S. Bindra Yvett Olivera Neelu
Sodhi Shruti Tiwari Liaison Officer Glenice
Raj Website Alex Smiros
Honorary Patron Hon. Tarlochan Singh, M.P.,
India Patrons Ajay Banga Ishar S. Bindra Sant S.
Chatwal Dr. Narinder S. Kapany Dr. A.S.
Marwah Dr. P. S. Sabharwal Vikramjit S.
Sahney Gurpreet Singh (Judgee)
Directors Sonny S. Chabra Karanbir (Micky) S.
Chadha Surinder S. Chawla Maninder S.
Sethi Mandeep S. Sobti Raju Sethi Arnick Singh B.
J. Singh Dr. Lakhbir Singh Dr. Mahinderjit
Singh Mohan Singh Dr. Prithipal Singh Mohinder S.
Taneja
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Contact Us
A N N U A L S I K H F I L M F E S T I V A L
N E W Y O R K
Sikh Art Film Foundation relies on the
Generosity and Support of Our Sponsors
Patrons! We cordially invite You to join us in
this worthy effort as an Individual or Corporate
Sponsor. Thank You for Your Commitment to
Diversity Support for the Arts.
S I K H H E R I T A G E A W A R D S G A L A
Foundation Office
1410 Broadway, Suite 301 New York, NY
10018 Phone 1 (877) SIKH-ARTS Fax 1 (212)
768-1858 E-Mail info_at_sikharts.com Web
www.sikharts.com
Sponsorship Contact
Liaison Officer Glenice Raj E-Mail
glenice_at_sikharts.com
The Sikh Art Film Foundation is a tax exempt
non-profit organization (EIN 20-4640835) under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.