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The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau and ATX TV present "Creating a Critical Mass of Muslim Talent Behind and in Front of the Camera," recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.Muslim producers, screenwriters, directors, and actors are proving that there is room not only for stories that defy stereotypes, but ones that reflect the messy, complex ways in which being Muslim converges with so many other parts of one’s identity. Tune in for a conversation about how Muslim storytellers in Hollywood are forging their way ahead in creating a much needed critical mass to change the tide so authentic and nuanced stories can rise to the top.Learn more about The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau: https://www.mpachollywoodbureau.org/PRODUCER'S NOTE: As you may hear, our production team experienced some audio issues during the opening portion of this panel (from around 9:30-19:15 of this episode). We have tried to correct this to the best of our ability, and hope you'll stick around for the rest of this excellent conversation!PANELISTS:Aasif Mandvi (Actor, Evil)Zarqa Nawaz (Creator/Writer/Producer, Zarqa, Little Mosque on the Prairie)Hisham Tawfiq (Actor, The Blacklist)Idil Ibrahim (Director/Writer, Little America)Ubah Mohamed (Writer/Producer, LA Law, Legends of Tomorrow)Sireen Sawaf (Moderator, MPAC Board Member)SUBSCRIBE to youtube.com/ATXTV for more panels, conversations & events with your favorite TV creatives and casts.FOLLOW ATX TV:Twitter: twitter.com/ATXFestivalFacebook: facebook.com/ATXFestivalInstagram: instagram.com/atxfestival/TikTok: tiktok.com/@atxtvLearn more year round ATX TV programming & events: https://atxtv.co/Buy your badge for ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023): https://atxfestival.comBecome an ATX TV Member: https://atxtv.co/membership