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Ramchand Pakistani Edinburgh Mela and Filmhouse: Sunday 13 December, 1pm

Posted on: November 30th, 2009 by admin
Heer Productions in collaboration with Filmhouse and Edinburgh Mela brings an award winning film from Contemporary Pakistani Cinema.
A boy comes of age in a hostile environment and discovers humanity and hope in the most difficult of circumstances. Ramchand Pakistani is an award-winning film, derived from a true story concerning the accidental crossing of the Pakistan-Indian border, during a period (June 2002) of extreme warlike tension between the two countries, by two members of a Pakistani Hindu family belonging to the ‘untouchable’ (Dalit) caste, and the extraordinary consequences of this unintended action upon the lives of a woman, a man and their son.
Ramchand Pakistani (2008) is directed by Mehreen Jabbar (Award-winning films include Daughters of the Late Colonel, and a four-part television show: Sanam Gazida, Afsoon Khawab, Deeda-e- Purkhoon, and Lal Baig), written and produced by Javed Jabbar and starring Nandita Das, Rashid Farooqui and Syed Fazal Hussain.
Language: Urdu / Hindi with English Subtitles
Country: Pakistan
Awards: “Honourable Mention- Satyajit Ray Film Award”, London International Film Festival, October 2008, “The International Critics Prize / FIPRESCI Prize”, International Federation of Film Critics, July 2008
“A moving story, realised with impressive maturity by first-time director Mehreen Jabbar.” Sarah Cohen, Time Out (New York)
“Beautiful cinematography, a splendid score and a compelling, near-wordless perf from gifted Indian actress Nandita Das as the woman who stubbornly waits for her men folk” Alissa Simon, Variety
Following the screening there will be a post-film discussion hosted by Alina Mirza, Artistic Director of Heer Productions, organisers of the Pakistani Film and Media and Arts Festival.
Click here for more information, to watch the trailer and to book tickets.
Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ

Outlandish: 26th November : : sowing the seeds of a new generation of diversity in the arts in Scotland

Posted on: November 23rd, 2009 by liamsinclair

A pre-club brew of Theatre, Dance, Spoken Word, Music in bite size portions, mixed together with Sounds and Visuals, in a dressed space.

Outlandish is the love child of Wave Theatre and Edinburgh Mela, who between them produce and promote an astonishing range of artistic work for a contemporary, culturally and socially diverse Scotland.

Created to provide a showcase for a new generation of performing artists to dream, explore and flourish, each event is unique bringing together the talent that is HERE, in Edinburgh, at that time – whether they originate locally, elsewhere in Scotland or from across the UK.

Thu 26 November: 7pm-11pm: £5 on the door

North Edinburgh Arts Centre:  15a Pennywell Court: Edinburgh EH4 4TZ: Tel. 0131 315 2151

“Art and creativity in a chilled environment”… “It’s like  Andy Warhol’s Factory”… “A cool evening”.

Consultancy for Organisational Development – Call for Tenders

Posted on: November 23rd, 2009 by liamsinclair

Consultancy for Organisational Development

Call for Tenders

The Edinburgh Mela is currently engaged in a programme of rapid development of both its established festival, but also a role to support, promote and develop cultural diversity within the arts and cultural sector. Recent developments have included significant programme and management development within the festival, commissioning opportunities and residencies for minority ethnic artists as well as scoping work to engage others in participation and learning opportunities. It has been recognised that there is a significant requirement for organisational development to underpin this work and to allow for the organisation to best support current developments and new opportunities.

The Edinburgh Mela is requesting the submission of tenders from experienced consultants to address the following aims:

  • To undertake a thorough governance and constitutional review of the organisation and to make recommendations on the constitutional arrangements.
  • To do this following a thorough consultation exercise with stakeholders and professional bodies.
  • To develop documentation that can support the governance arrangements for the organisation.
  • To review existing and required policy for the organisation and to work with the Director to devise a number of business planning sessions.

There is a budget of up to £10,000 available for this work, which includes payment for any professional legal advice required.

Consultants who wish to receive the Full Tender Brief should contact Liam Sinclair, Director on liam@edinburgh-mela.co.uk

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