GemArts Masala Festival: Starting Over, Rebuilding from the Ruins
Join a special film screening series: Starting Over, Rebuilding from the Ruins to take a closer look at displacement and diasporic experiences, from rural communities in South Asia to urban centres in the Western world.

At a time when discussions around migration have become especially critical, this curated programme of short films takes a closer look at displacement and diasporic experiences, from rural communities in South Asia to urban centres in the Western world.
Post-screening discussion with industry contributors.
Running time: approx. 120 minutes
Curated by Sonali Joshi
Presented by GemArts and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
GemArts
GemArts award winning Masala Festival is back from 14th – 20th July celebrating a mix and blend of the finest South Asian Arts and Culture, packed full of performances, exhibitions, events, workshops, talks, pop ups and delicious Indian food in venues, places and spaces across the North East. For full Masala Festival 2025 programme visit www.gemarts.org