Change starts in small increments. Sponsored by Women in Film and the City of West Hollywood, hear from black Muslim women media makers and industry changers.
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The creative forces behind NBC’s newest hit “Transplant” explore how the show approaches Muslim representation from a contemporary lens, the inspiration behind the series and the show’s portrayals of the struggles and triumphs of refugees.
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Get to know the cast and co-creators of Nickelodeon Animation's diverse and entertaining adventure comedy, "Glitch Techs" -- now streaming on Netflix -- in this exclusive live cast table read. Hosted by The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau and moderated by LA Times TV Critic, Lorraine Ali, you'll learn about the development, social content, and production.
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In this Producers Guild of America (PGA) and The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau panel, experienced Muslim producers shared their experience in telling authentic Muslim stories from concept to script to screen while collaborating with studios, networks, writers, directors, and other creatives who may be unfamiliar with Muslim narratives.
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The presence of Muslim voices in entertainment is crucial and becoming an undeniable force. Muslim screenwriters, directors, producers, actors, and others are at the forefront of this shift. We sat down with leading Muslim creatives and the Writers Guild Foundation to discuss how we can keep turning the tide and have an even greater impact.
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Watch our discussion on the importance of inclusion in children’s media with Sascha Paladino, Executive Producer of Mira, Royal Detective, Disney Junior’s first animated series with a lead South Asian female character, and Actor Rizwan Manji, who voices the roles of Ajay and Mr. Khan; Dan Milano, Executive Producer and co-creator of the Netflix’s Glitch Techs, and Actor Zehra Fazal, who voices its Muslim character Zahra.
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On the third anniversary of the Muslim Ban, we held a Social Impact Entertainment panel with Peace is Loud at Sundance. As one of the first entities to hold a conversation about diversity and inclusion at the festival - and the first Muslim organization to host a panel, we were thrilled to see 27 panels centered around projects created by or about marginalized communities.
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"People are hungry for a different type of story, a different narrative." We co-hosted a panel with MuslimARC on Black Muslim Narratives in Entertainment at the Writers Guild Foundation in Los Angeles that brought together actors, directors, producers, and screenwriters for a groundbreaking conversation moderated by Margari Hill.
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For the first time ever, Muslim voices were heard at the ATX Television Festival. Our panel focused on onscreen perceptions since the 2016 presidential election, and the forward-thinking importance of giving a voice to our community when working towards inclusion and representation.
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Writers, filmmakers and comedians gathered at the Writers Guild of America - East to discuss the current bright spots of Muslim representation in media, and the steps necessary to continue the momentum.
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Writers, actors, and practicing entertainment attorneys discussed the legal and business side of Hollywood, how to protect your work, and best practices for creatives in an industry striving to become more inclusive.
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Preeminent, intersectional leaders in television gathered for a series of discussions, highlighting those who have challenged the status quo, overcome obstacles, and championed inclusivity within the industry.
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In the current movement for structural change in Hollywood, artists, activists, and strategists explored the role of inclusive storytelling in reflecting contemporary society, and the most effective ways of shifting the paradigm.
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Asian American filmmakers discussed the unique challenges and opportunities of building and sustaining careers as filmmakers, from unique access to stories to representing new viewpoints in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.
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Film and TV have the power to influence how we see and feel about each other. The Hollywood Bureau partnered with the WGA for a lively discussion led by screenwriters of a variety of backgrounds sharing their experiences with the power of authentic narratives.
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We spoke on the “Mentoring the Entertainment and Media Industry“ panel at this annual gathering of film, TV, and digital media leaders and innovators. Panelists explored efforts in the industry to mentor new generations of talent, and support an increase of inclusion among its ranks.
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Proving its considerable clout and reach, CAA drew 150 industry leaders and influentials from Hollywood to its inaugural Amplify conference, a three-day, two-night leadership summit focused on multicultural issues in entertainment and beyond.
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Muslim and non-Muslim filmmakers, creators, and industry professionals engaged in a discussion around the industry’s role in challenging bigotry and fear through the portrayal of authentic Muslim narratives on screen.
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The Hollywood Bureau offered a remarkable, interactive mentoring panel for emerging writers, directors, filmmakers and producers to gain insights from leaders in the entertainment industry on moving their projects forward.
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At Variety and Rogers and Cowan’s Purpose Summit, media and content companies, artists and performers gathered to talk about the current state of faith-based entertainment and its future.
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