AvilaMedia

29/04/2024

This AvilaMedia is sharing its intergenerational & intercultural story of good practice:

"Here & There, Then & Now"

exploring the impact of bringing people together across generations AND cultural backgrounds

Funded by the Community Relations Council👇

https://www.avilamedia.org/community/then-now/

15/02/2023

"I don't think anything can be accomplished in the third sector alone" - Michael Avila

Honoured to have AvilaMedia showcased on today!



https://youtu.be/82wAIrn29BE

27/06/2022

Here-ish/ Michael Avila

Did you know there’s a Californian ecstatic to call NI home and likes a pint of Guinness or three? We did!

"People from NI are some of the best in the world. You've made it extremely easy and worthwhile to call HERE home."

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/06/27/here-ish-michael-avila/

19/06/2022

It was a pleasure to take part in and premiere our short documentary on the Belfast Book Festival's 'Generations on the Same Page' project today at the Crescent Arts Centre. Thanks to all who attended. Check it out! 👇👏

10/06/2022

Michael really enjoyed taking part in this. A pertinent project at a pertinent time - centred around America's greatest pastime!

Thank you Steve McGookin for the interview and looking forward to seeing where this project goes next!

The Oakland Coliseum stands of ‘Mt Davis’ Steve: What was the first ball game you went to and what do you remember about it? Also, what was the first election you voted in? How do you t…

02/06/2022

Here-ish/ Danni Simpson

Did you know there’s an Australian painting every corner of Northern Ireland today? Neither did we – until now!

"Maybe HERE wasn’t always painted in a positive light, but it is now."

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/06/01/here-ish-danni-simpson/

31/05/2022

What happens when a group of grandparents and grandchildren start talking about their favourite books, Linking Generations NI create fun activities fo...

30/05/2022

Here-ish/ Karla McDermott

Did you know there’s an African-American woman working for Glentoran F.C. today? Neither did we – until now!

"As a family who have travelled the world for , it was hard to explain 'where we're from'? There's no doubt now - we're Northern Irish and we're HERE to stay. Uppa Glens!"

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/05/30/here-ish-karla-mcdermott/

20/05/2022

It was a pleasure taking part and filming the Festival, delivered by Radius Housing & Big Telly Theatre Company up the Causeway Coast!

What a lovely day and some craic in !

on AvilaMedia &

20/05/2022

It was a pleasure to take part, Lisa!

Festival delivered by Radius Housing & Big Telly Theatre Company

Film produced by &

05/05/2022

Here-ish/ Hanno Windisch

Did you know there’s a German surfing & diving the Causeway Coast’s most treacherous waters today? Neither did we – until now!

"Hanno is one of the most relaxed people doing some of the most dangerous things possible."

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/05/04/here-ish-hanno-windisch/

14/04/2022

Here-ish/ Federica Ferrieri

Did you know there's an Italian woman doing everything in Northern Ireland today? Neither did we – until now!

"For every ‘here-ish’, there’s a ‘there-ish’. Where's home? It's neither here nor there - it's 'everywhere-ish'."

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/04/14/here-ish-federica-ferrieri/

11/04/2022

Here-ish is a photographic exhibition looking at the influence of people from abroad on Northern Ireland over the last 100 years. After a very successful launch at the Linen Hall Library, the exhibition will remain on display in the Vertical Gallery until the end of April.

This project is a partnership between Avila Media, Maciek Bator of MB Studios and it's featuring the work of the National Geographic photographer, Rashid Khaidanov.

Michael Avila
Maciek Bator
Rashid Khaidanov

Featuring:
Federica Ferrieri
Anesu Khanya Mtowa
Danni Simpson
Darius Dario

08/04/2022

  Grandparents – which was your favourite book when you were your grandchildren’s age? Grandchildren – what’s your favo...

06/04/2022

Here-ish/ Darius Dielininkaitis

Did you know there’s a Lithuanian managing some of Northern Ireland’s best futsal today? Neither did we – until now!

"I'm proud to be able to make a life HERE and to represent NI on the world stage"

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/04/05/here-ish-darius-dielininkaitis/

29/03/2022

We just want to say a warm thank you to our amazing panellists and all who attended our Here-ish Exhibition last night at the Linen Hall Library. What a fantastic evening!

We look forward to seeing you HERE again soon!

10/03/2022

Here-ish/ Anesu Mtowa

Did you know there's a South African-Northern Irish woman creating some of our best poetry today? Neither did we - until now!

"Poetry helps people find experiences that transcend difference"

on AvilaMedia

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/03/10/here-ish-anesu-mtowa/

03/03/2022

Here-ish/ Kris Charteris

"Kris has been slingin’ NI’s finest craft beer, barring stag ruffians and has successfully turned from a 'blow-in' to a 'blowcal' in his time as owner of Kiwis Brew Bar"

on AvilaMedia

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/03/03/here-ish-kris-charteris/

03/03/2022

24/02/2022

Here-ish/ Gabriela Coll

Did you know Northern Ireland has its very own Mexican grocer? Neither did we – until now!

"True Mexican food comes from the heart. It’s more than sustenance – it’s emotion." - Mexico Lindo NI

on AvilaMedia

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/02/24/here-ish-gabriela-coll/

18/02/2022

Here-ish/ Rashid Khaidanov

Did you know there's a Russian-Kazakh taking world class photos in NI today? Neither did we - until now!

"Northern Irish people are very friendly; they're very supportive of me. I'm happy to be HERE."

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/02/18/here-ish-rashid-khaidanov/

10/02/2022

Welcome to the 'Here-ish' Project!

"This project is about interesting people, from interesting places, doing interesting things today in "

How do you feel? Let us know! 👇

"We look forward to seeing you HERE soon!"

http://www.avilamedia.org/2022/02/10/welcome-to-the-here-ish-project/

17/12/2021

Community-22?

"We hope this series has proven that ordinary people can make an extraordianary difference, and that NI more than has what it takes to respond to crises, together"

"We look forward to seeing you out in the community soon!"

from AvilaMedia

http://www.avilamedia.org/2021/12/17/community-22/

11/12/2021

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