JYOTI: Austin Special Screening November 13th

Schedule

Fri Nov 13 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

The Eastside Movie Theater at the Millenium | Austin, TX

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A one-night Austin screening of JYOTI
About this Event
JYOTI | Austin Special Screening

Following successful screenings in Houston and Dallas, JYOTI comes to Austin for a special one-night screening on Friday, November 13, at The Eastside Movie Theater at the Millenium

Directed by Azfar Ali and filmed in Karachi, Pakistan, JYOTI is an award-winning Urdu-language psychological drama exploring identity, inherited trauma, memory, and the stories we carry with us.

Presented in partnership with AADI, with Indie Meme as our Community Partner, this special screening brings independent Pakistani cinema to Austin audiences for an evening of film and community.

Event Schedule

7:00 PM | Doors Open
7:30 PM | JYOTI Screening
8:50 PM | Screening Concludes

Please arrive early to find your seats. The film will begin promptly at the scheduled time.


About the Film

In Karachi's narrow homes, a quiet seamstress's world begins to unravel when a kind suitor opens the door to love and reawakens a haunting voice from her past, all while she cares for a bedridden father with a history of resentment.

Awards & Recognition

  • Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature, 2026 RUNG Film Festival
  • Best Feature Film, 2026 Cross Border Film Festival
  • Best Director: Azfar Ali, 2026 Cross Border Film Festival
  • Best Actor: Adnan Shah Tipu, 2026 Cross Border Film Festival
  • Official Selection, 2026 Chicago South Asian Film Festival

Film Details

Runtime: 75 minutes
Language: Urdu with English subtitles
Genre: Psychological Drama
Country: Pakistan
Director: Azfar Ali

Location

Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
1156 Hargrave Street
Austin, TX 78702

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Where is it happening?

The Eastside Movie Theater at the Millenium, 1156 Hargrave Street, Austin, United States

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Tickets

USD 19.32

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