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Magic of Persia Filmmaking Scholarship at The London Film School Launch
Iranian Diaspora and it’s Cinematic Imagination’ at the British Museum, 7th July 2010.
Magic of Persia has partnered with the London Film School (LFS) to provide a scholarship for an Iranian student to attend it’s two-year MA Filmmaking Course. Fateme Ahmadi has been selected from a shortlist of 12 candidates from Iran, nominated by a group of highly accomplished Iranians in the film industry.
To Launch the scholarship, Magic of Persia will hold an event at the British Museum on the 7th July 2010; an exciting film talk entitled ‘Iranian Diaspora and it’s Cinematic Imagination.’ Chaired by Dr. Hamid Naficy.
This talk will examine the politics and aesthetics of the films that Iranian filmmakers have made in their European and North American Diaspora. A panel discussion will provide a context for the practice of filmmaking within the Iranian Diasposa. Panel members include: Golshifteh Farahani, Tina Gharavi, Babak Jalali,
Kim Longinotto, Ziba Mir-Hosseini & Shirin Neshat. |
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Magical Nights Fundraiser 2010
Magic of Persia is privileged to host a spectacular Fundraising Gala in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, U.A.E. This event is made possible by the continued generosity of our renowned donating artists, the incomparable designs of Ali Bakhtiar and the support of our auction partner, Christie’s. Distinguished guests will enjoy a traditional evening of Persian music and dance, and dine under the stars in the Palm Gardens of The Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi, home of Formula One.
Funds raised will go to Magic of Persia Educational Programmes and Art Initiatives. Beneficiaries also include The Future Centre for Special Needs, Abu Dhabi; Delfina Foundation Residencies, London; and The Saatchi Gallery Educational Workshops for Children, London.
EVENT TICKETS:
White Night Musical Event, Royal Mirage Htl, Dubai, 5th Nov - $200 pp
Charity Art Auction & Gala Dinner, Abu Dhabi, 6th November - $350 pp
To book both nights - $500 pp
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MOP CAP 2009 Winner’s Exhibition, Saatchi Gallery, Autumn 2010
Mahmoud Bakhshi Moakhar, the winner of the Magic of Persia Contemporary Art Prize 2009 (MOP CAP), has been awarded a solo show in one of the exhibition spaces at the Saatchi Gallery, London. The exhibition will be running from 27th of September to 10th of October 2010. The Saatchi Gallery aims to provide an innovative forum for contemporary art, presenting work by largely unseen young artists or by international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in the UK. Nominations for MOP CAP 2011 have begun, to follow the prize please visit: www.mopcap.com |
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Norouz Family Weekend at the British Museum, 20th & 21st March 2010 |
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MOP CAP, 15-17 October 2009 |
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Facts & Illusions, 15-17 October 2009 |
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Backgammon Tournament, 4 October 2009 |
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Magical Nights in Dubai, 11th April 2009 |
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Norouz Family Weekend at British Museum, 21st – 22nd March 2009 |
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The 60th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights, 15th December 2008 |
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Charity Backgammon Doubles
Championship, 1st June 2008 |
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Magical Nights in Dubai,
21st November 2007 |
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Charity Backgammon Doubles
Championship 10th & 11th March 2007 |
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Iranian Family Weekend
at the Victoria & Albert Museum, 9th and 10th September
2006 |
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'Empowerment through
Knowledge' Gala, 24th May 2006 |
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Children's Art Exhibition,
the Orangery, Holland Park, March 4th 2006 |
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'The Keeper: The Legend
of Omar Khayyam' Film Screening, 6th November 2005 |
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'Age of Awakening Film
Screening', The British Museum, 5th November 2005 |
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British Museum Family
Day, 5th November 2005 |
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Piano Recital, St. Pauls
Boys' School, 5th October 2005 |
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20 Fingers Film Screening,
21st April 2005 |
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Inaugural Gala, 30th
September 2004 |
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