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Description
Born in Pakistan but lived all my life in Europe. Based in Paris, I worked in film industry as director and producer. I have created and worked as director of many International Film and Music Festivals as well. I direct and produce my films too. To know more about my work, you can google my name, Abel Monem.
I recently moved to Islamabad after working on a project in Karachi for one and half year. I spent three years (2018, 19 & 2020) in Vietnam before coming to Pakistan. Currently living in Islamabad where I made my house.
I love and enjoy nature and it's colors with people and cultures.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I work in music and film business so if you want I can discuss with you how to make a film, how to produce and direct a film, how to write a screenplay, photography etc. How to create a project or how to run a business related to art and culture. I am also running a SURIMI making factory here in Karachi so that is also another field that I work for. You can also learn about seafood, fish and surimi processing, marketing and sales of it.
PERSONALITY BUILDING, BUILDING CONFIDENCE , ACTING etc. are also the points that we can work on. I have lived in many cultures and can talk on this subject about my experience and how I learnt it.
I have learnt cooking, if you are interested we can do cooking.
I can show you around on the weekends, drive around etc.
Help
Hello EVERYONE,
I am looking for help to help me for cultural events:
I am organising "FRANCOPHONE FILM MELA" a francophone film festival to be held at Cineplex Cinemas in Islamabad from 19 to 27 April. Welcome to come and help me.
Documentary on women's life in Pakistan, from different walks of life.
I made a house here, construction work is done and now finishing work in progress. I am looking for people who can help me in setting the house and help in gardening as I have a big lawn and space to grow vegetables etc. Of course maintenance work. Some paint work is to be done.....
I can talk about film making as Director or as Producer or all what I know about films and festivals. We can do some trips in mountains and share expenses during our trips. We can go and explore what we are interested in.
I love cooking and love to eat good homemade food, European food or asian food, I love all and I do cook many kinds of food.
I am quite easy going person and love to enjoy life, meet people and learn from them.
Feel free to do anything at my place, listen music, cooking, etc......as YOUR ARE AT HOME.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Punjabi (Eastern): Fluent
Urdu: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Newly made house, equipped kitchen and bedroom etc. The house is situated near Islamabad airport. You will take care of your breakfast as I am happy with an espresso in the morning. We can cook and eat together to enjoy good meals and conversations. There is always enough food at my home. I like to cook and I like to eat so no problems as far as food is concerned.
What else ...
If you are interested , feel free to ask me questions.
I have lived in Europe, North America, Asia and North Africa. I speak several languages, may be I can teach you a language or practice a language, the one you're interested in. I am also keen to learn more languages, you can also teach me your language!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
In side the house. There is room to park three vehicles.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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What can I say? We couldn't have imagined a more beautiful end of our stay in Pakistan. The two weeks at Abel's place were balm for the soul. We felt so welcome from the very first second. Abel is not only a… read more
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What can I say? We couldn't have imagined a more beautiful end of our stay in Pakistan. The two weeks at Abel's place were balm for the soul. We felt so welcome from the very first second. Abel is not only a… read more
Rosie stayed at my place few times during her stay i Pakistan, it was always a pleasure to welcome her and to have her here. Wonderful company, easy going and a simple person with a lot of knowledge of life with clear ideas about people and cultures. This is her plus point.… read more
I stayed with Abel a couple of times whilst travelling to and from Islamabad (his house is located just on the outskirts of the city)
As a filmmaker I was very excited to help with some local projects and that’s exactly what we did! From filming beautiful musical concerts in Lahore (for his new… read more
Abel and I had some plans to make a documentary during my stay, but as my time in Pakistan was cut short we never had the chance to work… read more
Abel is a man that experienced many things in his life, he lived in different continents and his conversation is really pleasant. You feel that you can talk about pretty much everything with him.… read more
it was a inspiring time!
Take care Emma and… read more
He also introduced his local friends to us, they always led us to experience how the Vietnamese live. It's too short to… read more
She is a very nice polite and intelligent person, open to look at life in a positive way. Ready to learn and understand. She always have a soft corner for every… read more
