Sponsors

The Understanding Persian Culture through Film project could not have happened without the support of Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute, particularly the President and CEO of the non-profit organization, Dr. Elahé Mir-Djalali Omidyar. We are grateful for her personal guidance and encouragement as much as we are the financial support of the Institute.

NETPAC, The Network of Asian Cinema, an international NGO, has provided the framework that inspired the concept and the people who are the film curators for this section. We are particularly indebted to the  members of the Board of Directors of NETPAC, especially its Founder/President, Aruna Vasudev; Honorary Secretary, Philip Cheah; and Board member, Mohammad Attebai.  NETPAC member Teo Swee Leng has provided major support as Acquisitions Manager.

Asia Pacific Films.com produced the website. Hiromi Kimura, Russel Cheng, Robz Yamane and Andrea Merrigan generously gave their professional skills and time in its creation.

Shangri-La, Doris Duke Foundation of Islamic Art, kindly supported the participation of Mohammad Attebai in the project and provided the impressive setting for the video introductions and the symposium on Understanding Persian Culture through Film. Carol Khewhok, Program Manager, deserves special recognition for her extraordinary dedication, perseverance and clarity in bringing about the events at Shangri-La.

Jeannette Paulson Hereniko
Project Director, “Understanding Persian Culture Through Film”

Special Thanks:

In addition to the sponsors above, we are also indebted to the following individuals and their organizations: Santhosh Daniel, Director of Programs at The Global Film Initiative; Gina Caruso, Curator of Film/Director, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts; and Dean Fujitani, Director of Corporate Marketing, Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani.