Sundar Prize Film Festival
If we’re being honest, “home” is rarely just a place on a map. It’s a messy, beautiful, and often frustrating mix of where we came from, who we love, and the versions of ourselves we’re still discovering.
This April, the Sundar Prize Film Festival is leaning into that beautiful mess. Returning for its 2026 season from April 23–26, the festival is taking over screens in Delta and Surrey, BC, with a theme that feels more relevant than ever:
“Home Is Complicated, So Are We.”
Cinema with a Conscience
The Sundar Prize isn't your typical "red carpet and popcorn" affair. While the films are world-class, the mission is deeper. This festival is a dedicated space for social justice, diversity, and the voices that usually get pushed to the margins. Whether it’s a documentary highlighting local activism or a narrative feature exploring the intersection of culture and identity, the goal is impactful cinema that moves the needle.
Roots in the Community: The Sher Pride Connection
To understand the Sundar Prize, you have to understand its roots. The festival is a project of Sher Pride, an organization that has been a cornerstone of the community since 2008.
Originally founded to support 2SLGBTQ+ South Asians and their allies, Sher Pride’s influence is woven into the very fabric of the festival. This year’s lineup continues that legacy, featuring powerful queer storytelling that explores what it means to find belonging when you’re navigating multiple identities at once.
Why You Should Be There
In a world that often tries to simplify us into boxes, the Sundar Prize celebrates the "complicated." By bringing international filmmakers and local audiences together in Delta and Surrey, the festival creates a unique global-meets-local dialogue.
When: April 23–26, 2026
Where: Various venues in Delta and Surrey, BC
What to expect: Bold films, post-screening Q&As, and a community that isn't afraid to ask the hard questions.
Get Involved
Don't just watch the conversation—be a part of it. Whether you're a lifelong cinephile or someone looking for stories that finally look and feel like your own life, there is a seat for you here.
For the full schedule, tickets, and more information on the incredible work Sher Pride is doing, visit the official sites:
Home might be complicated, but coming to the festival shouldn't be. See you at the movies.