SIKHLENS: SIKH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL
November 21-24, 2024
Orange/Santa Ana, California, USA
The Sikh Scholar Documentary will be released at the Sikhlens festival this November. The film considers the research and projects undertaken by Gurinder Singh Mann over a 25 year period. There will be also be the release of the Sikh Museum Initiative Calendar, lectures and an exhibition of 3D relics. Copies of books by Gurinder will also be available.
Join us for an unforgettable four-day extravaganza packed with over 30 documentaries, 5 feature films, a captivating live play, and the launch of our 90-day+ art exhibition. This festival is a vibrant showcase of artistic diversity and groundbreaking filmmaking from around the world.
Itinerary below.
“Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum exhibition” Gurinder Singh Mann, Leatherby Libraries and Fish Interfaith Center, Chapman University.
Gurinder Singh Mann, renowned Sikh scholar and historian from the UK, will present his groundbreaking project, The Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum. He will explore how this innovative digital platform is preserving and showcasing Sikh heritage through immersive technology. Gurinder will also introduce his new 90-day+ art exhibition, “The Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum,” hosted in the Leatherby Libraries, which brings to life key artifacts and moments from Sikh history. Throughout the 4 days Gurinder will be demonstrating the 3D technologies
Friday, November 22, 2024, at 7:00 PM-Red Carpet Night!-Release of the Sikh Scholar Documentary
Dodge College Film and Media Arts, Folino Theatre, Chapman University
For tickets and more information, contact Dr. Ginny Kaur at (714) 686-3665 or email drchawla123@yahoo.com.
Saturday, November 23rd at 2:30.
The Frida Cinema
305 E 4th St #100
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Another airing of the The Sikh Scholar Documentary followed by a Q & A/Creative Sikh session
Release of the Sikh Museum Initiative 2025 Calendar
The 2025 Sikh Museum Calendar showcases the relics which have been digitised by the team. It shines a light on how the Initiative has preserved Sikh history and educates people of all walks of life.
Visit the Sikhlens website for all the latest updates.