Rūng Film Fest

Rūng Film Fest Empowering global filmmakers of Pakistani heritage by awarding and highlighting their works to increase diverse narratives in U.S. media and film.

In-person film festival in Houston 4.19 & 4.20
BUY TICKETS: https://rungfilmfest.org Rūng Film Fest is the first and only film festival in Houston, Texas dedicated to uplifting the voices and stories of Pakistani American creatives. Inspired by the Urdu word “rūng,” which means “color,” we seek to spotlight the vibrant, multifaceted perspectives of storytellers of Pakistani heritage, whether they

’re based in the U.S. or anywhere around the world. We welcome all genres and are proud to be supported by renowned Pakistani American Hollywood actors Faran Tahir (“Iron Man”) and Kamran Shaikh (“Outer Banks”). Beyond showcasing films, we strive to foster an inclusive community that offers ongoing support and mentorship for filmmakers at every stage of their journey. Our annual festival features educational workshops, interactive discussions, and panels with industry experts, making it not just a screening event but a genuine hub of learning and collaboration. Join us, share your stories, and be part of a groundbreaking celebration of film and culture right here in Houston.

What’s screening at Rūng? 🎬We’ve curated a lineup of bold, intimate, and unapologetically creative short films - all by ...
11/05/2025

What’s screening at Rūng? 🎬
We’ve curated a lineup of bold, intimate, and unapologetically creative short films - all by Pakistani and South Asian filmmakers!

These are stories you won’t see anywhere else. Not filtered. Not watered down. Just real.

🗓️ Saturday, Dec 6 | Oakland, CA
🎟️ Early bird tix still live (20% off thru Nov 3!)
🎞️ Link in bio https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rung-film-fest-bay-area-screening-networking-event-tickets-1783219500529?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/04/2025

Saturday, November 15th is our Film program curated by Abdurrahman Danquah, featuring local shorts like “Meet the 3amos” and “Mirrors” accompanied by docushort “Clara’s Fruit”, “Maqluba”, “Beneath a Mother’s Feet”.

During intermission, will host an interactive improv workshop.

After our feature film by Watermelon Pictures , “The Glassworker” , we will have a QA panel with guests Chandler Pacheco + Nour Baba (Mirrors .the.film), Morgan Mathews (Clara’s Fruit) .doc , and Shahd Shahroor (Meet the 3amos). .blackbird.films

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: November 15, 2025
🕙 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 11.30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Theater @ Student Center South, 4455 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204

Thank you to our partners and supporters of this year’s film program:

HTX Made
Islamic Scholarship Fund
Rung Film Festival
Actors Across Borders

11/04/2025
11/03/2025

What’s screening at Rūng? 🎬
We’ve curated a lineup of bold, intimate, and unapologetically creative short films - all by Pakistani and South Asian filmmakers!

These are stories you won’t see anywhere else. Not filtered. Not watered down. Just real.

🗓️ Saturday, Dec 6 | Oakland, CA
🎟️ Early bird tix still live (20% off thru Nov 3!)
🎞️ Link in bio https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rung-film-fest-bay-area-screening-networking-event-tickets-1783219500529?aff=oddtdtcreator

Rung Film Festival & Indus Art Council, in collaboration with LASBELA Events, proudly organized an Acting Workshop led b...
11/02/2025

Rung Film Festival & Indus Art Council, in collaboration with LASBELA Events, proudly organized an Acting Workshop led by the renowned and award-winning Pakistani actor Rashid Farooqui Sahab. 🎭
It was an inspiring session filled with creativity, learning, exercises, and fun!
A heartfelt thank you to Rashid Sahab for sharing his time, talent, and wisdom with our community.

Why are we doing this?Because Pakistani American stories are still underrepresented on our screens, especially when they...
11/01/2025

Why are we doing this?

Because Pakistani American stories are still underrepresented on our screens, especially when they’re bold, nuanced, and boldly diaspora. 🇵🇰🇺🇸

The Rūng Bay Area screening is a love letter to our filmmakers, our audiences, and our communities. 🌉

🗓️ Join us on December 6 in Oakland for an evening of short films, conversation, and connection.

🎟️ EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE
Get 20% off general admission through November 3 because we want as many of you there as possible!

Let’s build this together.
👉 Link in bio https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rung-film-fest-bay-area-screening-networking-event-tickets-1783219500529?aff=oddtdtcreator

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MATCH/Midtown Arts And Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main Street
Houston, TX
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