Director: Sarmad Ali Sultan (Punjabi with English Subtitles)

Opening Night: A Night for Film. A Night for MISAFF.
On September 30, we’re opening MISAFF 2026 at the Cineplex Mississauga with an evening celebrating independent cinema — and helps sustain it.

Join us for the Canadian premiere of Sarmad Khoosat’s critically acclaimed LALI, followed by a post-screening Q&A with the director.

Opening Night Red Carpet Gala Fundraiser — $150
Your fundraiser ticket includes:
5PM: VIP cocktail reception

7PM: Red carpet gala and photos

8:PM: Canadian premiere screening of LALI

10PM: Post-screening Q&A with director Sarmad Khoosat (screening only ticket $50 available on Zeffy only)

And, importantly, your support for MISAFF

This year, Opening Night is also a fundraiser for the festival.
MISAFF has spent more than a decade creating a platform for independent filmmakers and stories that too often have to fight for space, audiences and investment. At a time when arts organizations face growing financial pressures, our community's support has become even more important.
Your $150 ticket helps us continue bringing independent cinema to audiences, creating opportunities for filmmakers and building a festival where stories and artists from underrepresented communities can be seen, discussed and celebrated.