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The Assyrian American Association of Southern California is proud to present a screening of “A note on the ruins for visitors” by filmmaker Dicky Bahto at the AAASC Ashurbanipal Center on Saturday, November 7, at 7:00 PM- tickets on sale soon!

A deeply personal portrait of the Assyrian experience, the film draws from Bahto’s family history, ancient Assyrian artifacts, and collaborations with contemporary artists across the diaspora.

“When Daesh invaded Iraq and released videos of themselves destroying ancient Assyrian artworks in the Mosul Museum,” Bahto explains, “I found myself thinking more deeply about my relationship to this history as a grandchild of survivors of Seyfo, the Assyrian genocide. In fact, I realized that the genocide hadn’t ended.”

The destruction of our ancient artifacts is inseparable from the history of violence against our people. They sought to destroy our cultural legacy. Today, our artists continue to create it. Through their work, our stories travel beyond borders and generations, bringing visibility to histories too often overlooked and ensuring our culture continues to be seen, heard, and understood.

Following its recent world premiere, we are honored to bring this powerful film to the Ashurbanipal Center and welcome Dicky Bahto for this special screening.

#Assyrian #IndigenousPeoples #Documentary #FilmScreening #LosAngeles

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Human rights and freedom of religion or belief should never stop at borders.

We may come from different countries, cultures, and faiths, but we share a responsibility to stand up for one another’s freedom and dignity.

As FoRB Fellows, we’re raising our voices in solidarity with Nigeria and its people. 🇳🇬

Because caring is more than awareness. It’s a commitment to stand together and turn concern into action.

Beyond Borders. Unbreakable Solidarity. A Future Without Fear.

#FoRBFuture #FreedomOfReligionOrBelief #Nigeria #HumanRights #FirstFreedomFoundation

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So happy to premiere my new film 'A note on the ruins for visitors' with @lafilmforum at @2220arts on Sunday. Adam Hyman @amleon13 gave an introduction that made me cry before anything even started. I am especially grateful to Ashuriena Abraham @ashuriena and Tuni Chatterji @tunichatterji for joining me on stage to talk after the film. Thank you to everyone who came. Working on more screenings all over so will share news about that soon. The film is also distributed by @lightcone_officiel

Here are some photos I took from other people because I was too overwhelmed to make any myself, including a portrait of me that Nora Sweeney made during the talk.

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Sharing some of the photos I have on my phone from working on my film 'A note on the ruins for visitors' ... in retrospect, I started working on things that would bring a part of the film 11 years ago while I was in grad school ... first photo installation pieces, and then some Super 8 films, then 35mm slides...

I've shown parts of the work in different forms over the years... a 14' tall photo work once and also an installation for two slide projectors and video (see image no. 3) at @humanresourcesla

After seeing a single-channel video that is now more or less the opening of the film, Liz Harris @grouperepuorg invited me to show an installation of the work at @picapdx as part of her performance as Nivhek during the TBA Festival. And thanks to Roya Amirsoleymani @roya_a and extra extra thanks to Theo Heath @margarheath who stitched handmade screens for the slide projections and just made installing a version for four 35mm slide projectors, and video booth projected and on a monitor a pleasure, for a change.

During the pandemic Lolita Emmanuel @lolitaemmanuel asked me to prepare some versions that could be projected during live performances of her Performing Assyrian-ness lecture-recital, a version of which you can find on youtube easily, which was broadcast in coordination with AssyriaTV.

And then after the pandemic, I decided to try and make a single channel version, and started to gather lots more material, connecting with new and old friends all over to being more voices into the work... traveling to New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and New Mexico to spend time with friends, filming, talking, translating ... and finally, spending a month in Paris working side by side with Clovis Stocchetti @clovistok at @lightcone_officiel to finish the film, something I would never have been able to do without his help.

Anyway here's some random photos of making the film.

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Sunday, October 4 at 7:30pm

Los Angeles Filmforum presents Dicky Bahto: A note on the ruins for visitors.

World Premiere with Dicky Bahto in person!

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A note on the ruins for visitors, film by Dicky Bahto. 2026, super 8 & paper to DCP, color & b/w, sound, 69 min.

A note on the ruins for visitors is a deeply personal portrait of the Assyrian community from fragments of material drawn from Bahto's family history, ancient artifacts, and collaborations with contemporary artists working across the diaspora. "When Daesh invades Iraq and released videos of themselves destroying ancient Assyrian artworks in the Mosul Museum," Bahto explains, "I found myself thinking more deeply about my relationship to this history as a grandchild of survivors of Seyfo – the Assyrian genocide. In fact, I realized that the genocide hadn't ended." The film investigates the materiality of cultural memory alongside its personal and spiritual dimensions, embodying the rebuilding of a community and connection to culture that honors the past while insisting on an open future.

The film features visual artwork, music, and writing by, as well as portraits of, Assyrian, Chaldean, and other artists drawing on Assyrian culture, language, and music, including Esther Elia, Maryam Yousif, Lolita Emmanuel, Tenise Marie, Sami Seif, Monette Eiliazadeh, Deena Ana, Andrew Najor, Anna Kingsley, Rami Kingsley, Enanna Sheena, and more.

The film was finished with thanks to an Atelier 105 residency at Light Cone, Paris

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Dicky Bahto has exhibited work utilizing still and motion picture photography, sound, and performance at a variety of museums, galleries, microcinemas, film festivals, conferences, alternative spaces, and scenic locations spanning the Northern Hemisphere, from the Museum of Modern Art in New York to a series of nooks, crannies, and underbrush along and under Sunset Boulevard. He frequently collaborates with musicians, both as a performer and as a visual artist, including Sarah Davachi, Liz Harris (Grouper & Nivhek), Julia Holter, and Tashi Wada, as well as with his partner, Patrick Londen, and their cats Simone and Katoosh.

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✨ 93rd Annual Assyrian National Convention — Presidential Dinner ✨

An unforgettable evening celebrating leadership, service, advocacy, and our Assyrian community.

We were honored to welcome our distinguished guest speakers, award recipients, and special guests who continue to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Keynote Speaker of the Evening: Ashuriena Abraham, Advocacy Chairwoman, who shared an inspiring message of leadership, advocacy, and the importance of continuing to stand together for our people and our future.

We were also proud to recognize this year’s outstanding award winners for their dedication, service, and contributions to the Assyrian community.

A beautiful evening of recognition, inspiration, and unity — celebrating those who lead, serve, and continue to carry our heritage forward.

Together, we honor our past, celebrate our present, and build our future. #AANF #93rdAnnualAssyrianNationalConvention #Assyrians

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💌 A snippet of Activist @Ashuriena Abraham’s powerful speech at the 93rd Annual Assyrian Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. 💌
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#assyrian #assyrianjournalists #assyrianconvention #advocacy #indigenous

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It was a privilege to participate in the 93rd Annual Assyrian American National Federation Convention and contribute to important discussions on the future of the Nineveh Plains alongside Robert Dekelaita, Martin Manna and Ashuriena Abraham.

I also had the opportunity to join Ramsin Edward and Rozell Hammou in speaking with young people about the future of advocacy and the important role our generation will play in shaping the future of our community.

Beyond the discussions, it was great to see so many members of our diaspora come together from across the world, reconnecting, exchanging ideas and engaging in meaningful conversations about the issues that matter to us.

Grateful for the conversations, connections and opportunity to contribute 🇦🇺🇺🇸

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THE NINEVEH PLAIN: FROM ADVOCACY TO POLITICAL STRATEGY

What does the future of the Nineveh Plain look like—and what role must Assyrians play in shaping it?

Join us for an important discussion on Assyrian advocacy, political strategy, security, and the future of our homeland. Our distinguished panelists will examine the lessons of the past, the realities we face today, and how we can build a coordinated, professional, and effective political strategy for tomorrow.

📅 Sunday, September 6
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Rosemont Ballroom C/D
📍 Hyatt Regency O’Hare — Chicago

We are not simply asking to be heard. We are building the organization, expertise, and strategy necessary to shape the future of our people.

Our homeland. Our voice. Our future.#AANF #93rdannualassyrianconvention #NinevehPlains #AssyrianAdvocacy

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OCTOBER 4, 2026 - SAVE THE DATE

It's the World Premiere of my feature-length film 'A note on the ruins for visitors', presented by Los Angeles Filmforum @lafilmforum at 2220 Arts + Archives @2220arts

Really excited to finally share this film, which I spent about a decade working on. I hope you'll be able to come and see it.

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This August 7th, join us to honor our martyrs, learn how we can support our people, and explore the ways we can help lift our nation through the challenges we face today.

Together, we give Momentum to Movement.

📅 Friday, August 7 @ 7 PM
📍 AAASC

#Assyrian #indigenous #martyrsday #August7 #movement

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The future of our movement will not be built by one voice—it will be built by many.

Every voice brings a different perspective, but every message points in the same direction: our future.

Through advocacy, poetry, music, and culture, our speakers will challenge us not only to remember who we are, but to become the generation that carries our movement forward.

Honoring our martyrs means more than looking back—it means building the future they believed in so deeply that they gave their lives defending it.

Join us this August 7th as we give Momentum to Movement.

📅 Friday, August 7 @ 7 PM 📍 AAASC

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