Winning Muslim Screenplay Writers

American Muslim Project

Asad explores the journies of three Muslim screenplay writers Sarwat Siddiqui, Faroukh Virani, and Halimah Iman as they shed light on creating authentic Muslim narratives, their processes, experiences, and the importance of Muslim representation in media. Highlighting the interplay between personal experiences and their writing, they share insights into crafting diverse, representative narratives.

• 00:07 Introduction and Asad's First Thanksgiving as a Dad
• 00:26 Reflections on Media Representation and Personal Goals
• 01:04 Introduction to Ramadan America
• 02:47 Introduction to the Panelists
• 06:45 The Writing Process and Inspiration
• 19:37 The Workshop Process
• 25:10 Personal Writing Processes
• 27:55 Influence of Personal Experiences on Writing
• 29:15 Interactive Q&A Session
• 29:33 Balancing Artistic Pursuits with Other Professions
• 30:19 Incorporating Real-Life Experiences into Scripts
• 34:23 Advice for Aspiring Writers
• 41:24 Writing Emotional Storylines and Themes

Produced by Rifelion Media.

Hosted by Asad Butt

Edited by Ari Mathae

Music by Simon Hutchinson

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