The New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest, NJISACF, produced by the Asian American Film and Theater Project in association with Manavi, is committed to the exhibition of independent films by and about South Asians. It promotes and recognizes the talents of the new, the established, the best and the brightest Indie filmmakers from across the globe.

The two-day festival will screen feature, short, documentary and animated films of all genres, with accompanying filmmaker Q&As, and panel discussions on various topics related to the craft and business of filmmaking. Jury and Audience Choice Prizes will be awarded for excellence in various categories.
The festival's mission is to facilitate a thriving and dynamic interaction and dialogue among filmmakers, writers, actors, producers, film critics, film scholars, film industry professionals, the movie-loving public, and American society at large, thereby making it an essential part of the multi-cultural landscape of New Jersey.