Pako Mera

I am a freelance photographer based in Edinburgh.

[Richard Mowe @RichBoxoffice]

From summer in Marseille to winter in Scotland ... director Prïncia Car whose first film The Girls We Want (Les Filles Desir) was screened in Cannes Directors' Fortnight earlier this year, relaxed in the warm embrace of @PrestonfieldHH ahead of tonight's UK premiere at @Filmhouse and tomorrow (Saturday) at @GFT as part of @FrFilmFestUK . She was joined by the Festival team. @afglasgow @UniStrathclyde @UofGlasgow @screenscots @filmhubscotland @ifecosse @ifru_london @IFParis @Quinzaine Photography by Pako Mera

[Richard Mowe @RichBoxoffice]

When actor Benjamin Cléry rose to his feet with director Richard Linklater and the rest of the band from Nouvelle Vague to receive their standing ovation at the conclusion of the film's premiere earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival who should rush up to congratulate him but Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino was a close friend of the late Pierre Rissient whom Cléry reincarnated in the film shown to a packed house last night at @Filmhouse. Cléry admitted that the encounter was all part of his living the dream as he gave the inside track as part of a lively post-film Q&A on what it was like to go back in time to the chaotic shooting of the classic Breathless. @ifecosse @IFParis @FrFilmFestUK @ConsulFranceUK @cgfEdimbourg @afglasgow @glasgowfilm @EyeForFilm @ifru_london @Festival_Cannes

[Richard Mowe @RichBoxoffice]

THE FESTIVAL that goes to work on a croissant and the occasional pain au chocolat - from official bakery suppliers @LaBarantine Merci! @FrFilmFestUK @EyeForFilm @ifecosse @ifru_london @IFParis Launch day images with @screenscots's Sambrooke Scott and Katharine Simpson with FFF's Richard Mowe and Alice O'Connor + Leslie Hills and media manager Michelle Mangan. Images Pako Mera.

[Richard Mowe @RichBoxoffice]

THUNDEROUS applause greeted the finale of the screening of the silent classic Fantômas at @ifecosse last night when musicians Jane Gardner and Caroline Salmon gave a memorable world premiere rendition of their especially composed new score. The audience were enrapt by the master villain's reign of terror across Paris and the synergy between image and live sound. The screening marked part of a French Film Festival UK celebration of the 130th anniversary of the fabled Gaumont Studios. FFF's Sue Harris explained that the company founded in 1895 was as old as cinema itself and she pointed out that Léon Gaumont's secretary Alice Guy became the first pioneering woman to direct a film and was instrumental in the development of the company across the globe. @screenscots @filmhubscotland @FRANCE24 @TV5MONDE @Gaumont @EyeForFilm @ifru_london Photography by Pako Mera @PakoMera

[Richard Mowe @RichBoxoffice]

TUNING UP: Musicians Jane Gardner and Caroline Salmon prepare for tonight's exclusive performance of silent film classic Fantômas with live accompaniment at @ifecosse at 18.30. Still some tickets left online or in person. Not to be missed @FrFilmFestUK @ifru_london @IFParis @EyeForFilm @HippFest @screenscots @filmhubscotland

[Richard Mowe @RichBoxoffice]

FROM PAGE to screen: director Lionel Baier in conversation at @ifecosse last night for the UK premiere of The Safe House with Catherine Guiat, IFE head librarian, before a capacity crowd. Baier en route to Montréal later this week for a retrospective of his films at the Cinématheque, talked about his adaptation of the novel by Christophe Boltanski. In the opening night mix were fest director Richard Mowe, FFF's international liaison Sylvia Davidson, board member and events presenter Sue Harris, Festival assistant Alice O'Connor, marketing manager James Coutts and transport co-ordinator George Ormiston. @FrFilmFestUK @SwissEmbassyUK @screenscots @filmhubscotland @Unifrance194047 @HotelduVinbrand @ifru_london @mk2 Hospitality by Hotel du Vin Edinburgh Photography by @PakoMera

[Pako Mera @PakoMera]

On 3rd October when #stormamy was on I was driving in #LeithEdinburgh heading home. I took the #busline in the corner of the juction as the wind was very strong. I got #Parkingticket. #Edinburghcouncil prefer money rather than safe life.

[EdinSpanFilmFest @_ESFF]

BHS from our wonderful opening night. A massive thanks to all our supporters @CreativeScots @filmhubscotland @ACEcultura @consejeriauk @screenscots @CGEspEdimburgo to name a few.
Delicious tortilla by @malvarosa_porty and pictures by @PakoMera!

[EdinSpanFilmFest @_ESFF]

BHS from our epic opening night- thanks to everyone who came- we had a sold out screening. It was an honour to have director Simon Casal to introduce the film and lead a thought provoking Q&A.

Tapas: @malvarosa_porty & Indaba Cafe

Photogrpahy: @PakoMera

[EdinSpanFilmFest @_ESFF]

Getting ready for our second weekend of ESFF- it has been a joy to reunite with audiences and see cinemas full of people celebrating Hispanic cinema.
Thanks for all the support , we still have a jam packed programme of films and Q&As to indulge in. See you there!

📸- @PakoMera

[EdinSpanFilmFest @_ESFF]

It’s an absolute pleasure to have @palomaconcejero director of the documentary ‘Soy Rebelde’ with us in Edinburgh. A powerful narrator and master of storytelling through music.

📸- @PakoMera

[EdinSpanFilmFest @_ESFF]

A pure joy to have director Patricia Font with us presenting her new film ‘El maestro que promotio el mar’. We are the thrilled to have screened the film in Edinburgh, Inverness and Tranent. Thanks to our audiences for selling out screenings!

📸- @PakoMera

[Consejeras Generales por Reino Unido en el CGCEE @CGCEEenUK]

INFORMACION IMPORTANTE SOBRE POSIBLE APERTURA DE AULAS ALCE (necesitamos rediffusion!!!):

La consejería de educación en el RU e Irlanda ha puesto en marcha un proyecto de posible reestructuración y apertura de aulas del programa de enseñanzas complementarias ALCE 1/7

[Pako Mera @PakoMera]

See this Instagram post by @ip_animation https://t.co/k5kv94irtl

[Edinburgh International Film Festival @edfilmfest]

Cinephiles! Tomorrow is National Cinema Day 🎬

Hundreds of cinemas across the UK are coming together to celebrate, offering tickets to shows from just £3 to enjoy a movie where it belongs, on the big screen.

Check out more: https://t.co/Q9KZHju1Nv ⭐️
📸Pako Mera

[Pako Mera @PakoMera]

Great performance of magic artist. Thank you https://t.co/O6sE0439E3

[Pako Mera @PakoMera]

Woman protest otside of @scottish_parliament for her rights. #photographer #pressphotographer #womanrights https://t.co/AaZl4cqsQI

[Pako Mera @PakoMera]

Woman for her rights protest outside of the @scottish_parliament. #photographer #pressphotographer #womanrights https://t.co/rAHprribaE

[Pako Mera @PakoMera]

The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company present their second production Andalucia, a stunning Flamenco production accompanied by a Chamber Orchestra at the @usherhall in #edinburgh https://t.co/6kMw5vSDYD

[Pako Mera @PakoMera]

Thank you @thetimesscotland for use my #photo of @puppetanimascot #photographer #streetperformer https://t.co/ILqDG7tNFj