Rälssintie 7 D 28
00720 Helsinki
Finland
- Arts
- Media
We believe that art has the power to raise awareness, evoke emotions and create an impact on society. The mainstream media in Finland, often portrays the Middle-East in a way that feeds existing stereotypes and prejudices. M.E.F.A. festival wants to tell another side of the story, by showing a modern and a diverse Middle-East, which has a long history and a rich art culture.
MEFF ry's main event is the Middle-Eastern Film & Arts Festival that will be arranged once a year. This year the festival is held during 9.-12.10.2014. MEFF ry aims to organize other smaller events through out the year, such as panel discussions, seminars, art exhibitions etc.
The M.E.F.A. Festival is the biggest Middle-Eastern culture event in Helsinki, Finland. It provides an excellent opportunity for Middle-Eastern artists to showcase their work, and familiarize Finnish people with the rich arts and culture that the Middle-East has to offer. The festival helps in immigrant integration by breaking stereotypes in a creative and a fun environment.
The ALF provides an excellent network of associations and individuals who are already working with Middle-Eastern arts and culture. We wish to strengthen ties between each other and work together in creative and contemporary projects.