MARETHA ILVES 

Illegal by birth and persecuted to death, a minority community in Pakistan fights for survival and justice within a system that denies and threatens their existence. A film from James Dann and Mahshad Afshar - New Take Films. Edited by Maretha Ilves Told through the eyes of three persecuted female Ahmadiyya, Section 298 unveils the realities of life under Pakistan's deadliest law. Section 298 of the Pakistan Penal code openly allows prosecution, imprisonment and death for those who identify as Ahmadi Muslims, a minority Islamic movement in Pakistan. Since 2010 over 200 Ahmadi Muslims have been killed inside their mosques by suicide bombs and vigilante mobs. Persecuted from birth, Ahmadiyya's are prohibited from working, voting, owning a passport or declaring themselves as Muslim. Section 298 takes us into the heart of the Pakistani Ahmadi community as they fight to keep their families, community and traditions alive.

Join us 23 - 26 March, for a 4-day summit that brings together voices from across Manchester around four key strands: Social Cohesion, Ageing and Intersectionality, Youth Agency and Borders. These themes are addressed by Lacy, who has pioneered social practice throughout her career, and is working alongside the Whitworth and Manchester Art Gallery, to focus on the communities of the city. Everyone is invited to listen, learn, and consider how art can support equity agendas, free and RSVP essential: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-kind-of-city-a-manual-for-social-change-summit-with-suzanne-lacy-tickets-269602587597.

Freedom is a short film looking at rebuilding trust after an intermittent period of connection in a father daughter relationship. This music video is dedicated to Samuel Abiodun Akindele, a loving father and caring husband.   Film Production Producer - Tosin Akindele Directors - Maretha Ilves & Rhys Faghan Director of Photography - Rhys Faghan Camera Assistant - Luke Maddocks Script & Edit - Maretha Ilves Actors Naima - Fikayo Falade Father - Larry John Bammeke Young Naima - Kerry Parkoo Friend 1 - Keisha Kuffoh Friend 2 (Love interest) - Jeven Boleka Friend 3 - Rume Owhoka Music credits VOCAL DIRECTOR Tosin Akindele MUSICAL DIRECTOR David Onac WRITTEN BY David Onac Dayna Akindele Rachael Jones Tosin Akindele SINGERS: Chigo Atuonwu Dayna Akindele India Atere-Roberts Karenza Cutting Rachael Jones Tosin Akindele INSTRUMENTALISTS: David Onac - Keyboard Alan Zani - Lead Guitar Jamie Brewster - Bass Guitar Thomas Da’Silva - Drums PRODUCED AND MIXED by Dan Stirling Distributed by: Wings Music Group

Featured projects: Everything that Happened and Would Happen by Heiner Goebbels | Documentary Tree by Idris Elba & Kwame Kwei-Armah | Promo God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Voices Beyond | Music Video Tree of Codes: In rehearsal, MIF15 | BTS Doc / Promo Richter / Pärt. MIF15 | Documentary My Bluecoat, Bluecoat | Documentary / Portraits Expanding the Picture, Bluecoat, INHABIT | Documentary Brighter Days by Are We Static | Music Video The Yellow Wallpaper, Edinburgh Fringe 19, Dram Viver | BTS Doc / Promo The Circle and the Square by Suzanne Lacy | Installation Sessions, Doves | Music Video Soup20 Alphabet, SoupCo | Promo / Archives Mystery Bird, Quays Culture | Documentary All films SoupCo. productions. Except those for Dram Viver, Are We Static & Voices Beyond See more at: https://marethailves.wixsite.com/portfolio

Sonnet 18 by Maretha Ilves The beauty of poetry is that when all those lines are unpacked by a stranger to the background of any given point of their time, new meanings can be found, equal in benefit to them as it was for the writer. It is a gift that keeps on giving - poetry can be a big warm embrace :) Created by myself Additional footage by Rhys Faghan Music by Aoris https://www.instagram.com/i_maretha/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSY7fuwFHHPog75-5LmhnQ About Aoris: Ạoris, is an artistic expression created to bridge the gap between musical genres with an ocean of sounds, colours and storytelling. Ambiance and soundscapes combined with modern - classical yet minimalistic piano, strings and electronic elements, to create a borderless and unique musical identity. "There is a strong element of cinematic and visual context with every sound. Soundtracking thoughts and life itself." SOCIALS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0a0xLcxhKUty49ZzQNYFys?si=jiHv0urWS7SsnrvAakfizw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aorismusic/ BandCamp: https://aoris.bandcamp.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW1J33euixpK9dc4pDZBh4gv

Life Unlocked - Transport For Greater Manchester Production Company: Eight Engines

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Working with Manchester International Festival to create a 30 second broadcast spot that showcases the breadth and quality of the festival's output. Soundtrack comes courtesy of Bobun Fever - definitely one to watch - bringing an energy and pace to the piece. Director: Mark Thomas Editor: Maretha Ilves Title design/Motion Graphics: Virginia Gilles Soundtrack: Bobun Fever Music Agency: Woodwork Music Commissioner: Janina Mundy for MIF Broadcaster: ITV North

‘Flying Dream 1’ the new album from elbow is out now: https://elbow.lnk.to/FlyingDream1 Producer/Director: Mark Thomas Camera & edit: Mark Thomas Pre-light: Percy Dean Lighting gaffer: Tim Dawes AV technician: Evan Wilson Thanks to Tom Hitchens and all the team at Brighton Theatre Royal. A Soup Co. Production.