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Christopher Nolan in talks for Bond 24?

Given his status as the world’s premiere director of large-scale event cinema, it was perhaps inevitable that Christopher Nolan would become linked to the vacant director’s chair on Bond 24, and sure enough, that’s exactly what’s happened…

This would be amazing.

Quote - The Internet & Censorship -Ai Weiwei. 

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Five Years Too Many from Media Makes Us on Vimeo.

For five years, seven Baha’i leaders have been wrongly imprisoned in Iran - bic.org/fiveyears

Video produced by Media Makes Us

Narration - Inder Manocha
VFX - Shervin Saadat
Music - Pezhvok Joshgani

Image Credits

Bahá’í International Community Archive
United Nations Photo Library, #67351
Human Rights Activists in Iran

Rekindling London through the arts.

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This year’s Carmel Nights

Images used with permission by Sean Afnan Photographer 

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We showcased a performance piece for Carmel Nights; blending electronic music, live dance and live visuals. Video coming soon.

Credits:

Dance/chereography - Andy Dean 
Production assistant - Victoria Eyton
Visual arrangement & vjing by Afshin Rohani
Lighting by Sepehr Malek & Natalie Jones

Above photo by Sean Afnan, read his write up of the event on Afnan Studios.

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For tumblr.

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ON TRAVEL TO IRAN:

The US Government has a lengthy travel warning for Iran. While not advising you to ignore this warning, I do advise that you balance it with direct accounts of Americans who have recently visited the country. These accounts are generally filled with superlatives— the country is beautiful, the history is rich, and the people are eager to demonstrate their almost-sacred commitment to hospitality. 

Americans are especially loved. This was noted in every travel account that I read, and I can confirm the fact. You will be smiled at, waved at, invited to meals, and asked to deliver personal messages to Jennifer Lopez. American music, movies, and media are thoroughly consumed by the people of Iran. Like all countries, there are many different viewpoints, but the vast majority of people will associate you with a culture they admire and respect. 

I was by no means starry eyed. I’m well aware of Iran’s modern history and government, though my portraits pointedly contained no mention of either. Some of the government’s policies are unfortunately impossible to ignore: Israelis, for example, are not allowed to enter the country. You cannot even enter the country if you have an Israeli stamp in your passport.* I mention this only because it’s well publicized and relavent to travel. I’m avoiding all other critiques, because I am foremost a photographer, and these issues are well-trodden by Western media outlets. 

But I can tell you this: for two weeks I mingled with the culture, people, and scenery of Iran, with almost no interference from the government. (A privilege admittedly denied to Iran’s citizenry) I enjoyed the advantages that a tourist receives in any country. Like all countries, Iran has a strong economic interest in insuring its tourists enjoy themselves. Everyone in an official capacity will be very eager that you enjoy your stay. The unfortunate reality is that our two governments have hostile relations, so you will not be allowed to stay in Iranian homes, or go off on your own with Iranian friends. But you will be given extensive freedom to tour the country. 

Because you are an American, you will be assigned a guide. But this will be an unexpected blessing. The guide is trained in tourism, and is by no means a government “minder.” Beyond insuring that you adhere to the guidelines mentioned above, their job is to educate you on the history and culture of Iran. Assuming you have no interest in journalism or espionage, the guide will facilitate and expand your experience. In all likelihood, he/she will become your friend. My guide was Mohammad Eslami. If you plan on travelling to Iran, I recommend contacting him: mohammadjavad_82@yahoo.com

You will need a visa. This is most easily achieved through AITO, a tourism agency linked with the Foreign Ministry. In all likelihood it will be approved within 2 weeks. Your visa will need to be retrieved from the Pakistani embassy in Washington DC. (Though I believe you can arrange for it to be shipped.)

Lastly, travel to Iran is extremely cheap right now. It is a darkly beneficial effect of the recent currency devaluation. In very few places can you currently see more, for less. 

I’ll close with the common cliche: Iran’s government is not its people. You can greatly enjoy a country, while at the same time disagreeing with it’s government. Travel is not advocacy of ideology or policy. Travel is travel, and it’s the single greatest contributor to understanding between cultures.

*Edited to reflect that Jews can enter the country, given that they’ve never been to Israel.

carmelnights:

The amazing Flux performing a new track called ‘Red Shift’ unplugged in session with Carmel Nights.

Book tickets to see them at Rekindle 2013 - Tickets

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The art of a musician, akin to a science. 

Preach #MLK

‘I Am a Refugee’: Dadaab’s Liban Rashid

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“Music is one of the important arts. It has a great effect upon the human spirit.”

How does music touch you tumblers?

 

Tumblr is surprisingly popular in South Korea

Reinterpretation of a Michelangelo.

A new video produced by MMU featuring Eliza Shaddad.

Shot to promote the upcoming Carmel Nights Event.

Xperia Z - HDR Video Test Chinatown London from Media Makes Us on Vimeo.

Testing the HDR video function on this smartphone on an extremely overcast day.

Our team here at Media Makes Us are excited about shooting a video tomorrow with celebrated singer songwriter, and Clean Bandit vocalist & collaborator Eliza Shaddad.

#rekindle2013

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30 Twist Endings Movie Characters Should’ve Seen Coming

A New Video for Carmel Nights #rekindle2013 coming out tomorrow!