Enjoy the full program with access to all screenings at the Cineplex including opening and closing night. Festival pass regular price is $150, VIP pass is $300.

Priority entry, reserved seating, and access to mixers with talent, opening/closing cocktail and dinner.

The Mosaic International South Asia Film Festival Opening Night Red Carpet Gala will take place on the 30th of September 2026 at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. The film will be the Canadian premiere of Sarmad Khoosat's critically acclaimed LALI. The director will be there for post-screening Q & A and afterparty. This ticket includes entry to the VIP cocktail This is a fundraiser event and your generosity and support for independent cinema is greatly appreciated.

The Mosaic International South Asia Film Festival Opening Night Red Carpet Gala will take place on the 30th of September 2026 at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. The film will be the Canadian premiere of Sarmad Khoosat's critically acclaimed LALI. The director Sarmad Khoosat will be there for post-screening Q & A. This ticket does not include entry to the VIP reception. This is a fundraiser event and your generosity and support for independent cinema is greatly appreciated.

The closing night film will be the Iranian film A BIT OF LIGHT at the Cineplex Cinemas, Mississauga. This is a fundraiser event so please support generously. After party Location TBD

Location: Cineplex Mississauga, Square One.

Time: Thursday, 1st October 2026 at 9 PM

SARAAB follows Elias, a man who has perfected the art of seeming fine—until a chance encounter with a troubled teenager forces him to see his own reflection. As his carefully constructed walls begin to crumble, Elias must navigate the shame of a breakdown he can no longer hide, discovering that true strength lies not in silence, but in the radical act of letting someone in.

Director - Saram Jaffery

Saram Jaffery is a Canadian actor, director, and multi-hyphenate storyteller of South Asian heritage. Fluent in multiple languages, he brings a rich cultural authenticity to every role, from the stage to the big screen. With credits spanning independent and mainstream productions, Jaffery’s love for performance is matched only by his technical prowess as a screenwriter, editor, and music producer. In just a short span, he has proven himself a formidable creative force—masterfully balancing the art of performance with the craft of post-production.