ICO blog – Touring Mapantsula: The journey to a national co-curation model

On 27 April 1994, the first non-racialised democratic elections took place in South Africa, a significant milestone in the dismantling of 300 years of colonisation and oppression. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of what is known as Freedom Day, the ICO has partnered with Cinema Africa! and Maona Art to bring a 4K restoration of Mapantsula to UK cinemas. In this blog, … More

BFI Event – Muslim Representation on Screen

UK Muslim Film, is a new charity which launched at a BFI, to advise the entertainment industry on how to better represent Muslims on screen. Aiming to combat stereotypes, the charity will support, nurture and fund projects from emerging storytellers and be a port of call for authentic Muslim representation. The Riz Test presented their … More

Spark & Co

Spark & Co. is a Community Interest Company dedicated to racialised people and communities. Our website, resource hub and social media content provide tailored education, information and connection for racialised people in the UK, navigating challenging times from the COVID-19 pandemic to the cost of living crisis.