Details of how to join the free M Film Lab Workshop and how to enter the compeition below:
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Open Screenplay is proud to announce
our hosting of the inaugural M Film Lab
in
partnership with:
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About
M Film Lab This
is a free-to-join screenwriting workshop and mentorship opportunity for
storytellers and creators committed to fair artistic representation of
Muslims and Islam in film & television. Using an online format and
advanced tools, The M Film Lab aims to discover and provide opportunities to
aspiring screenwriters, while creating a pipeline of compelling, meaningful
content that sheds light on the issues facing Muslims in America and abroad. ·
Free to join and open to all
aspiring screenwriters ·
Work with and learn from
accomplished industry professionals ·
Forge new connections with other artists ·
One short film screenplay will be produced!
If
all you knew of Muslims in the West is what you saw on TV or in film, you'd
believe that all Muslims are religious fanatics bent on destroying the west,
as they are typically portrayed as terrorists, fanatics, and religious
zealots; the husbands as abusers, the women as submissive. But
the truth is Muslims in the West are incredibly diverse, hailing from different
countries, cultures and socio-economic classes. Their politics and world
views vary widely as do their degrees of religious practice, and levels of
piety. Yet, sadly in North America, the common experience of Muslims is that
they are often subject to recurring acts of hatred, bigotry and ignorance,
and these stereotypical portrayals continue to exacerbate Islamophobia. With the above in mind, we invite writers
to help us explore the Muslim experience in North America in narrative form.
We want to hear stories that explore what it means to be a Muslim from a
variety of perspectives. Here are some ideas you might consider: ·
The struggle to retain their culture and
values in the face of external societal pressures ·
The motivation and aspirations that prompted
their relocation to North America, and the challenges faced in reaching these
goals ·
The lingering legacy of colonialism in
their countries of origin, and how it informed their experience and
interaction with Western society These are but a few examples, so feel free
to introduce your own. Just be sure to read and follow the guidelines and
contest rules. |
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Eligibility
Rules Film lab is open to all applicants, muslim & non-muslims
alike, over the age of 18, and residing in the United States of America or
Canada. Application and participation in the film lab is free of charge. To
apply, you must complete the online application process outlined on M Film
Lab site, including submitting a completed short film screenplay about the
specified topic. Applicants must confirm their full availability for the film
lab workshops and events. Applications must be completed and submitted before
deadline of August 9, 2021 at11:59 PM |
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Hope you’ll join us! Yours truly, Open Screenplay Team Toronto,
Canada |
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