Jila Nikpay

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2010– Minnesota State Arts Board Media Arts grant for the production of Abyss of Time, an experimental video exploring the relationship of an Iranian expatriate with the recent Iran uprising.

2009– St. Paul Foundation Grant for Exploration of Identity through Photographic Portraiture, A six month artist residency at Como Park Senior High School, an ethnically diverse inner city school. The project utilizes the art of photographic portraiture for exploring the challenging issues of race, identity and cultural assimilation.

Upcoming Exhibitions/Film Screenings

December 2010- February 2011
Faces of New America, environmental photographic and sound installation, Cargill Hall gallery, Minneapolis Central Library

March through August 2010, Walker Art Center, Best Buy Film/Video Bay
In Waiting, 2008, U.S 16 mm black & white film transferred to video, 6:30 minutes.
Showcased as part of Minnesota Independent Film & Television (MNTV) short films series
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Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 10 pm on TPT 2
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 10 pm on TPT 17
In Waiting, 2008, U.S 16 mm black & white film transferred to video, 6:30 minutes
Airs on TPT as part of the Minnesota Independent Film & Television
website

December 2008
Labyrinth, 2007, U.S. color video, 4 minutes
Airs on TPT as part of the Minnesota Independent Film & Television (MNTV) short films series

March 8, 2008, 2:00 pm, Women with Vision Film Festival 2008
Labyrinth, 2007, U.S. color video, 4 minutes
Walker Art Center Cinema, Minneapolis
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