About this Event
JYOTI comes to Houston for a special one-night outdoor screening at Social Beer Garden in Midtown.
Directed by Azfar Ali and filmed in Karachi, JYOTI is an award-winning psychological drama exploring identity, inherited trauma, memory, and the stories we carry with us.
Following the 75-minute feature presentation, guests are invited to stay for a live Q&A with director Azfar Ali, actor Adnan Shah Tipu, and members of the producing team.
The evening will take place on Social Beer Garden’s outdoor patio and large screen, creating a relaxed setting for the film, conversation, drinks, and community.
Event schedule
8:00 PM Arrive grab drinks and food
8:30 PM JYOTI screening
9:45 PM Filmmaker Q&A
10:00 PM Drinks, photos, and socializing
About the film
In Karachi’s narrow homes, a quiet seamstress’s world begins to unravel when a kind suitor opens the door to love and reawakens a haunting voice from her past, all while she cares for a bedridden father with a history of resentment.
JYOTI received the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2026 RUNG Film Festival and was selected for the 2026 Chicago South Asian Film Festival.
Event venue & nearby stays
Social Beer Garden HTX, 3101 San Jacinto Street, Houston, United States
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