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Sue Obeidi | MPAC Media Awards

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On May 8, 2018 By MPAC

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Illuminating Muslim Narratives | MPAC & Sundance panel

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On February 21, 2017 By MPAC

What will it take for Muslims to have a seat at the table in the entertainment industry? How can our own participation in storytelling transform the narratives around Muslims and the way we are perceived? This empowering discussion at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival dives deep into these questions and provides insightful paths toward inclusion. Panelists include: Malina Saval, Features Editor, Variety; Karim Amer, Oscar-nominated Producer, The Square; Kamal Sinclair, Director, New Frontier Lab Programs at Sundance Institute; Ahmos Hassan, Producer, CEO of Chariot Entertainment. Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau and the Sundance Institute. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national ----- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic and humanizing stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.

Collaboration or Cancellation? Shaping the Image of Islam and Muslims in Hollywood

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Muslim Public Affairs Council (Organization)

On December 31, 2014 By MPAC

-- A session from MPAC's 2014 Convention -- To get better stories told, we believe American Muslims must be involved in the creative process and engaged with Hollywood creators on projects that explore our community. The panelists bring a broad range of experiences and perspectives on the perceptions of Muslims in Hollywood. The panel featured: Ahmos Hassan, Chairman of MPAC's Hollywood Bureau Peter Sattler, Writer and Director of "Camp X-Ray" Zahra Billoo, Executive Director of CAIR-SFBA Moderator: Deana Nassar, MPAC Hollywood Liaison

Highlights from MPAC Media Awards (2014)

Anthony Bourdain (Author)

Aron Kader (TV Actor)

Faran Tahir (TV Actor)

Hany Abu-Assad (Film Writer)

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Marvel Comics (Organization)

Mike Farrell (Activist)

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Ms. Marvel (Fictional Character)

Muslim Public Affairs Council (Organization)

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On May 29, 2014 By MPAC

Over 400 people joined the Muslim Public Affairs Council for its 23rd Annual Media Awards Gala honoring "Voices of Courage and Conscience." Host Aron Kader and special guests Mike Farrell, Hasan Minhaj and Faran Tahir presented awards to the Oscar-nominated film "Omar," CNN's "Parts Unknown" episode on Jerusalem, Marvel Comics for introducing American Muslim superhero "Kamala Khan" as Ms. Marvel, and the powerful documentary "Valentino's Ghost."