Creating a Critical Mass of Muslim Talent Behind and in Front of the Camera

The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau and ATX TV present "Creating a Critical Mass of Muslim Talent Behind and in Front of the Camera," recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

Muslim producers, screenwriters, directors, and actors are proving that there is room not only for stories that defy stereotypes, but ones that reflect the messy, complex ways in which being Muslim converges with so many other parts of one’s identity. Tune in for a conversation about how Muslim storytellers in Hollywood are forging their way ahead in creating a much needed critical mass to change the tide so authentic and nuanced stories can rise to the top.

Panelists:

Aasif Mandvi (Actor, #Evil)

Zarqa Nawaz (Creator/Writer/Producer, #Zarqa, #LittleMosqueonthePrarie)

Hisham Tawfiq (Actor, #TheBlacklist)

Idil Ibrahim (Director/Writer, #LittleAmerica)

Ubah Mohamed (Writer/Producer, #LALaw, #LegendsofTomorrow)

Sireen Sawaf (Moderator, MPAC Board Member)