The annual INDIE MEME FILM FESTIVAL (https://indiememe.org) of Austin, TX will take place for its eleventh edition, April 22-26, 2026. The acclaimed Austin-based festival will celebrate bold and innovative South Asian cinema from around the world.

This year’s edition will feature a diverse slate of narrative features, documentaries, and short films highlighting voices from South Asia and Iran. Themes explored through the highly curated selections include explorations of identity, migration, family, politics, and social change. This year’s lineup includes 27 films, (6 narrative features, 4 documentaries, and 17 short films), representing 14 countries, with all screenings taking place at AFS Cinema (6259 Middle Fiskville Road).

TICKETS

For festival passes, tickets, and the full schedule, visit: https://indiememe.org

THE 2026 INDIE MEME FILM FESTIVAL LINEUP

GALA SELECTIONS

LAUNCH PRESENTATION

Vimukt (In Search of the Sky) 

Director: Jitank Singh Gurjar; India; 90m

OPENING NIGHT GALA PRESENTATION 

Shape of Momo

Director: Tribeny Rai; India; 114m

SATURDAY CENTERPIECE PRESENTATION

Divine Comedy

Director: Ali Asgari; Iran/Italy/Germany/France/Turkey; 98m

CLOSING NIGHT PRESENTATION 

Give It A Shot

Director: Vaishali Sinha; Canada/India/United States; 89m

ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE FEATURES

Fucktoys

Director: Annapurna Sriram; USA; 106m

Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust

Director: Ishan Shukla; India/France/Germany; 103m

Victoria

Director: Sivaranjini J; India; 84m

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

An Unquiet Mind

Director: Rachel Immaraj; USA; 76m

The Cycle of Love

Director: Orlando von Einsidel; UK; 98m

Letters From Wolf Street

Director: Arjun Talwar; 97m

SHORT FILMS

NARRATIVE SHORTS

There are sixteen shorts in this category.

DOCUMENTARY SHORT

This category presents one short.

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PLAY: MOVIES TV MAYHEM, SHEDS LENS ON ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

MOVIES TV MAYHEM, a comedic new play written by acclaimed production designer Dean Taucher and directed by award winning theater artist Richard Caliban, will illuminate the stage in its world premiere production. The performances take place, April 23-May 9, at Theatre Row (www.theatrerow.org –

410 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 – 212 714 2442).

The cast features dynamic performances from Jason Donovan Hall, Grant Neale, and the versatile Oneika Phillips, promising an unforgettable theatrical experience for both industry insiders and theater enthusiasts.

This Off-Broadway play premiere, Movies TV Mayhem, offers a razor-sharp, darkly comedic lens on the entertainment industry, exposing the frenzied world behind the cameras where ambition collides with absurdity. The play takes place at the taping of a podcast about the film business. It follows a trio of embattled professionals as they navigate egos, shifting alliances, and moral compromises in pursuit of their next big hit. With biting satire and wit, Taucher’s script lampoons the power plays, high-stakes deals, and larger-than-life personalities that define the business, inviting audiences to laugh at the chaos and contemplate the cost of fame.

Stylishly staged and fast-paced, the play’s humor and pathos resonate with anyone who’s ever dreamed of making it in movies or television — or simply watched from the sidelines. Movies TV Mayhem is both an affectionate roast and an incisive critique, making it a must-see for Broadway fans and Hollywood hopefuls alike.

KEY CREDITS

Playwright Dean Taucher

Learn more at https://deantaucher.com.

Director Richard Caliban

Access more at https://linkedin.com/in/richard-caliban-73557719b

Jason Donovan Hall

Learn more at https://jasondonovanhall.com.

Grant Neale

Learn more at https://grantneale.com.

Oneika Phillips

Learn more at https://instagram.com/dragonpassionfruit

Edward T. Morris: Scenic Designer

Joey Moro: Projection Designer

Joe Doran: Lighting Designer

Richard Caliban: Sound Designer

Casting by Stephanie Klapper, CSA

Performance Schedule and Ticket Information

Movies TV Mayhem runs from April 23 to May 9, 2026, at Theatre Row,  (410 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 – 212 714 2442). Performances are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 PM, with matinees on Sundays at 2:00 PM.

Tickets are available at www.theatrerow.org or by calling the Theatre Row box office at 212.714.2442 x 45

Ticket Link: https://bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/movies-tv-mayhem

Follow the production on social media @MoviesTVMayhem for exclusive content and updates.

See the premiere of Movies TV Mayhem — a riotous, revealing look at the madness behind the magic of entertainment.

Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Education, Business, Spirituality, Health and Wellness, and Cuisine.