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Filmhouse
Filmhouse are Scotland’s foremost independent cinema situated on Lothian Road in Edinburgh.
The present Filmhouse has 3 cinemas which are open to the public seven days a week. Cinema One screens the latest international releases and presents special events with guests talking about their work in different branches of the film industry. Cinemas Two and Three include a wider range of material from the history of world cinema, 16mm, video and digital video work.
Scottish Screen
Scottish Screen is the national development agency for the screen industries in Scotland. It aims to inspire audiences, support new and existing talent and businesses, educate young people, and promote Scotland as a creative place to make great films, award-winning television and world renowned digital entertainment.
Scottish Poetry Library
The Scottish Poetry Library is the place for poetry in Scotland, for the regular reader, the serious student or the casual browser.
Since its foundation in 1984 it has amassed a remarkable collection of written works, as well as tapes and videos. The emphasis is on contemporary poetry written in Scotland, in Scots, Gaelic and English, but historic Scottish poetry and contemporary works from almost every part of the world feature too.
UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is an impartial humanitarian organisation mandated by the United Nations to lead and co-ordinate international action for the world-wide protection of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems. Based in Switzerland, UNHCR has two basic and closely related aims: to protect refugees and to seek ways to help them restart their lives in a normal environment.
Scottish Documentary Institute
SDI is an internationally recognised documentary research centre at Edinburgh College of Art specialised in documentary training, production and distribution. It was set up in 2004.
Their aim is to stimulate and inspire the documentary scene in Scotland and beyond through focus on creative excellence and unashamed international outlook.
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Department, University of Edinburgh
IMES is recognised in the UK and internationally as a leading institution for research and undergraduate and postgraduate study.
It offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in Arabic, Persian and Middle Eastern Studies, as well as non-degree training in Turkish.
City of Edinburgh Council
Based in Scotland’s capital city, the Council provides a range of public services to over 444000 citizens and promotes the city worldwide.
British Council
The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland)
Our purpose is to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the UK and other countries and to increase appreciation of the UK’s creative ideas and achievements.
This work is driven by our strong belief in internationalism, a commitment to professionalism and an enthusiasm for creativity. These qualities, coupled with our integrity and our conviction that cultural relations can help individuals and the world community to thrive, make the British Council a good partner and a special place to work.
The British Institute for the Study of Iraq (BISI)
The British Institute for the Study of Iraq (Gertrude Bell Memorial) was established as the British School of Archaeology in Iraq on 14 January 1932 to promote, support and undertake research in Iraq and neighbouring countries. The Institute’s aim is to advance research and public education relating to Iraq and neighbouring countries in anthropology, archaeology, geography, history, languages and related disciplines within the arts, humanities and social sciences from the earliest times until the present.
The Institute makes grants to promote, support and undertake research and public education relating to Iraq and neighbouring countries. The Institute’s publications include the results of excavations and other research, the annual academic journal IRAQ and a bi-annual Newsletter. The Institute organizes and supports a range of events, including lectures and study days, often at the British Academy in London but also elsewhere in the UK . Since 2005 over ten BISI/BSAI Iraqi Scholars and Fellows have had placements in the UK under its Visiting Iraqi Fellowship Programme supported by the BISI Appeal. The Institute welcomes new members and membership is open to all.
The Institute for Music in Human and Social Development (IMHSD)
The IMHSD’s support for Reel Afghanistan reflects a strong interest in both ethnomusicology and community development work in the geographical region.
Professor Nigel Osborne, one of the two directors of the IMHSD, is known for his pioneering use of music in therapy and rehabilitation for children who are victims of conflict and is consultant for many programmes, including work in the Middle East.
Edinburgh University Settlement
Edinburgh University Settlement (EUS) is a social action centre which strives to enhance public provision for those individuals who are disadvantaged through circumstance or disability and aims to help local people in and around Edinburgh bring about social change and regeneration for their communities.
EUS is committed to providing effective and lasting social and community development that respects the whole person and the dignity and diversity of all people.
Afghan Schools Trust
The Afghan Schools Trust is a small charity dedicated to improving the lives and opportunities of children in Afghanistan. They fund and support community initiatives, particularly in areas outside the reach of government or NGO assistance.
So far they have provided complete funding for four schools educating over 600 girls and boys in Nuristan, northeast Afghanistan and also fund teacher training courses for the local men and who run and staff the schools.
Firefly International
Firefly International is a charity working to resolve conflict worldwide, by building links between communities everywhere and supporting youth, community and grassroots activities.
This is achieved by focussing on what people have in common, rather than what separates them, and most of their activities are arts and culture. They help young and marginalised people to set up their own projects and activities. Where they do not possess the confidence and skills to set up their own activities, Firefly International help them to find volunteering opportunities to build up their knowledge, confidence and experience.
Pixelapes
Pixelapes are an established web and graphic design company based in Ireland. They live on the web and love building websites that are easy to read, navigate and understand.
Pixelapes provide web design, graphic design and web hosting services.