The Reel Afghanistan Festival gratefully acknowledges the assistance and hard work of our sponsors.
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.
Visit the British Council web site.
Filmhouse
Filmhouse are Scotland’s foremost independent cinema situated on Lothian Road in Edinburgh.
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.
Afghan Schools Trust
The Afghan Schools Trust is a small charity dedicated to improving the lives and opportunities of children in Afghanistan.
Visit the Afghan Schools web site.
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.
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.
Visit the Firefly International web site.
Pixelapes
Pixelapes are an established web site and graphic design company based in Ireland. They live on the web and love building websites that are easy to read, navigate and understand.