We at the WGF may have hit a pause on our live events, but thanks to technology, we’re aiming to provide more access to advice and knowledge from film and TV writers while we’re all social distancing. Over the next few weeks, we’re hosting free Zoom panels about craft and all things relevant to writers.
For this session, we partner with the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Muslim creatives are slowly becoming a critical mass in the entertainment industry. While there is so much work to be done, including undoing the damage that resulted in the vilification of Muslim communities, we are seeing more Muslim screenwriters, directors, producers, actors, and others become a force that can’t be ignored. As a result, we look forward to Muslim narratives continuing to change for the positive. Our panelists will discuss how we can speed up the process of turning the tide and making a greater impact on the industry.
Panelists:
Aqsa Altaf, Director (The Lady and the Tiger, The Long Farewell)
Nazrin Choudhury, Writer and Co-Executive Producer (Fear of the Walking Dead, Blood & Treasure)
Lena Khan, Writer and Director (The Tiger Hunter)
Zeeko Zaki, Actor (FBI, Valor, NCIS: Los Angeles)
Moderated by Sue Obeidi, Director, Hollywood Bureau of MPAC
Panel begins at 4pm Pacific Time.
Space is limited so RSVP now. After signing up, you’ll receive information on how to access the Zoom panel.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at events@wgfoundation.org.
For anyone who was unable to RSVP for the panel, we will record and post them at a later date.
