'Pictures of Zain' premiered at the 24th BFI London Lesbian and Gay film festival 2010, as part of the Shorts programme 'Mothers, Sisters, Lovers' on Saturday 20th March.

This screening was sold out and we recieved a great reception to the film! We now hope for it to screen at other festivals across the world - so please do check back for latest informtion.

Before the screening a question and answer session.

From left to right, Nazmia Jamal, LLGFF Programmer,

Sally El Hosainai and Faryal.

From left to Right, Aleem Khan, Faryal and Dan Paton.

All Pictures by Christa Holka

Pictures of Zain tells the story of Tamanna, a Pakistani woman who embarks on a journey of self discovery after the death of her gay son; confronting her prejudices and making amends with his grieving lover on the way.

This film was shot in London over four hectic days and has been crafted by the labour and love of many talented people. Funded through a grant from Unite the Union (Branch 1/1148 to be precise), a fundraiser at Bar Wotever and individual donations - the film has been a real community effort. We very much look forward to presenting it to the world!

Sakuntala Ramenee playing 'Tamanna'. All photographs by Christa Holka

Aleem Khan playing 'Zain'. All photos by Christa Holka.

Sakuntala Ramenee playing 'Tamanna' and Dan Paton playing 'Orion'.

Bhasker Patel playing 'Ali'.