From the more than 300 films submitted from over 20 different countries, the best 50 have been chosen. Aside from the film screenings, this year the festival has been expanded to include two discussion panels at the University of Texas at Austin; an exciting Opening Night Party at KTV, Austin's only downtown karaoke club; a Bollywood-themed party at one of Austin's hottest new bars, Malverde; and a concert featuring acclaimed Filipina-American hip hop superstar, Jenro. Festival badges and tickets go on sale Oct. 5.