Sayani Gupta Honored with iSAFF Leadership in Film Award Canada 2026

Actor and director Sayani Gupta has been awarded the iSAFF Leadership in Film Award 2026 by the International South Asian Film Festival, Canada. The honor recognizes her work both in front of and behind the camera, as well as her advocacy.

In addition to the leadership award, Gupta's short film Aasmani received an Excellence in Short Film Making Honourable Mention at the festival. The recognition was formally presented at the iSAFF Honours Night & Red Carpet on September 23, 2026, in Vancouver.

During the festival, Gupta also served as a jury member for the Excellence in Feature Filmmaking category. Aasmani had its Canada premiere on September 26, 2026, as part of the shorts block. Her next screening in Canada is scheduled at IFFSA, Toronto, where she is the Guest of Honour.