2023 Photo Gallery
A photographic catalog from many of our events throughout the years…
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SAFF 2023: Sunday at Frida Cinema (2023-11-19)
Another day of Q&A sessions with this year’s film festival filmmakers. Sunday, November 19, 2023.
SAFF 2023: Saturday Creative Sikhs (2023-11-18)
A special Q&A panels with this years filmmakers. Plus a live performance of Ithihaas Gwaah Hai. Saturday, November 18, 2023.
SAFF 2023: Red Carpet Night (2023-11-17)
A special evening hosted Sumita Batra with special honoree Kavi Raz, with a special screening of his latest film Sarabha-Cry for Freedom and the animated film, American Sikh. Friday, November 17, 2023.
SAFF 2023 : Patrons Night (2023-11-16)
A night to celebrate with Sikhlens patrons; the opening of The Art of Japneet Kaur Exhibition with keynote speakers Vishavjit Singh and Harjinder Sandhu. Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Chapman University’s International Students Dinner (2023-09-29)
The international student dinner welcoming in the new class of students to Chapman University at Bicky and Gurpreet Singh’s home, Friday, September 29, 2023.
SAFF 2022: Sunday at Frida Cinema (2022-11-20)
More films at Frida Cinema, plus a special screening of Bully High followed up by Q&A session with the Bully High producer and actresses. November 20, 2022.
SAFF 2022: Saturday Creative Sikhs (2022-11-19)
A special Q&A Session with this years selected artists, authors and filmmakers. Plus a live performance by Aman Batra. November 19, 2022.
SAFF 2022: Red Carpet Night (2022-11-18)
Opening night hosted by Aman Batra. November 18, 2022.
SAFF 2022: Patrons Night (2022-11-17)
A night to celebrate with Sikhlens patrons, the opening of the Hidden Histories: Sikh Pioneer in Canada photo exhibition. November 17, 2022.
Chapman University International Student Dinner (2022-10-28)
After two years, due to the pandemic, Bicky and Gurpreet Singh are able to welcome back Chapman Students in to their home for the Annual Chapman University International Student Dinner, October 28, 2022.
Vaisakhi Celebration 2022 (2022-04-12)
Our annual celebration at Fish Interfaith Center, Chapman University with speakers Pawn Singh Arora and Salman Alam Khan, April 12, 2022.
Sikhlens: Sikhs Arts & Film Festival (India Chapter) Chandigarh (2021-02-21)
Sikhlens INDIA brings the best of Sikh-Centric Art, Films, Artists, Performances and Cultural Exchange all the way from the premiere Sikh Film Festival from California, US in India to The City Beautiful, Chandigarh on Sunday, February 21, 2021.
No photo gallery due to pandemic.
Sikhlens Project S Class Screening (2019-12-05)
Special Screening hold at Dodge College: We watched 5 movies from our Project S class that was sent to France.
SAFF 2019: Final Day (2019-11-24)
The final day of films and events at The Frida Cinemas with the first ever Women in Film session and panel.
SAFF 2019: Creative Sikhs Panels (2019-11-23)
At The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CA with Creative Panels (Filmmaker, Artists and Writers) and live performance by Aman Batra.
SAFF 2019: Opening Night (2019-11-22)
Sikhlens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival Opening Night at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Friday, November 22, 2019.
SAFF 2019: Patrons’ Dinner and Celebration (2019-11-21)
Patrons’ Celebration and Dinner at Chapman University on November 21, 2019, including the opening of the art exhibition of “Lost Heritage: The Sikh Legacy in Pakistan – A Glimpse of Guru Nanak’s Travels”.
Chapman University’s International Students Dinner (2019-10-04)
The international student dinner welcoming in the new class of students to Chapman University at Bicky and Gurpreet Singh’s home, Friday, October 4th, 2019.
Vaisakhi Celebration 2019 (2019-04-08)
Our 6th Annual Vaisakhi Celebration at Chapman University’s Fish Interfaith Center in Orange, CA. With speakers Vishavjit Singh and Harbir Kaur Bhatia.
2019 Project S Class Visit the Buena Park Gurdwara (2019-03-04)
An introduction field trip for our Project S students to see and learn about Sikhism at a local gurdwara. Hosted by Buena Park Gurdwara and lead by Habir Kaur Bhatia, Sikhlen’s Gurpreet Singh and Hansjeet Duggal, with Professor Michael Albright.
Sikh Float Build for the 2019 Rose Parade (2-Days) (2018-12-27 & 12-30)
Two days of float building prior to the big day on January 1st, 2019. Shot on Thursday, December 27th and Sunday, December 30th 2018.
SAFF 2018: Panthic Digital Voice Screening and Social Issues Speakers (2018-11-18)
At The Frida Cinema with Panthic Digital Voice and Social Issues panelists: Miliana Singh (LGBQT), Rebecca Arevalo and Sheriff Manny Cruz.
SAFF 2018: Creative Sikhs Panels at The Frida Cinema (2018-11-17)
At The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CA we had 3 Creative Panels with moderator Michael Singh. Panel 1: Bhajneet Singh (Author), Amandeep Singh (Actor), Sundeep Morrison (Actress, Writer, Director). Panel 2: Harjus Singh (Director), Hansjeet Duggal (Editor), Salman Alam Khan (Cinematographer, Director), Harjeet Oberoi (Director), Satinder Kaur (Director). Panel 3: Mehakdeep Duggal (Fashion Designer), Jasmeet Kaur (Artist).
SAFF 2018: Opening Night (2018-11-16)
Sikhlens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival Opening Night at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Friday, November 16, 2018.
SAFF 2018: Patrons’ Dinner and Celebration (2018-11-15)
Patrons’ Celebration and Dinner at Chapman University on November 15, 2018, including the opening of the 120-day art exhibition of “The Fabric of Punjab: Art of The Singh Twins” (SAFF2018).
Panthic Digital Voice in London, England (2018-07-26)
Panthic Digital Voice event on July 26th, 2018
At the Bath Road Radisson in Middlesex, England.
Honoring Sikh Soldiers of WWI & WWII (Portland, OR) (2018-06-02)
SIKH SEVA FOUNDATION WITH SIKHLENS, SAVA AND GHADAR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION PRESENTS
in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of WWI, 3 short films and a panel discussion on history of Sikh veterans of WWI in Oregon.
Vaisakhi Celebration (2018-04-16)
Celebrating Vaisakhi at Chapman University’s Fish Interfaith Center on April 16th, 2018, with Author/Photographer, Amardeep Singh from Singapore, writer of “The Lost Heritage: The Legacy in Pakistan” and “The Quest Continues: The Lost Heritage” and San Antonio Artist, Jasmeet Kaur.
Proud To Be Sikh II Screening (2018-02-17)
A Special North American Presentation of “Proud To Be Sikh II” at Dodge College Film and Media Arts, with a Q&A session with film executive producer Manjot Singh and production manager Robina Kaur.
Sikhlens’ Project S Students at Buena Park Gurdwara (2018-02-05)
An on-location class day at the Gurdwara Singh Sahib, Buena Park with an introduction to Sikhism for the new Dodge College students involved in Sikhlens’ Project S course.
Sikh Float Build (2017-12-28-29)
Two-day of photo coverage of the Sikh Float Build. Rose Parade 01-01-2018 Winner of the Leishman Public Spirit Award for Most Outstanding Floral Presentation from a Non-commercial Participant by United Sikh Mission Theme: Serving Kindness; Float Builder: Phoenix
Human Rights: : When Governments Ignore the Law Event (2017-12-07)
At Chapman University’s Fish Interfaith Center. With speakers Sukhman Dhami (ENSAAF) and Hansjeet Singh Duggal (Showcasing Crimes in Augmented Reality).
SAFF 2017 (Day 3): Sunday at The Frida Cinemas (2017-11-19)
Our final full-day of movie, shorts and full-length features, screened at The Frida Cinema, including workshop for the kids.
SAFF 2017 (Day 2): Saturday at The Frida Cinemas (2017-11-18)
A full-day of movie, shorts and full-length features, screened at The Frida Cinema, including workshop for the kids.
SAFF 2017 (Day 1): Friday Opening Night (2017-11-17)
Official opening night of our film festival at Dodge College. Screening the movies “Tiger” and “All Quiet on the Home Front”.
SAFF 2017 Patrons’ Celebration (2017-11-16)
A night with our patrons and the opening of the photo exhibition; Sikh Turban and Identity by Amrit and Naroop.
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