MIFF Unscripted - Episode 4 - Striving to find a role as a hijabi actress

MIFF Unscripted by Muslim International Film Festival

Episode notes

Our MIFF CEO, Hirra Farooqi, talks with the talented Nawal Salim (@nawalsalim_) about her experience filming a documentary and highlighting her personal struggle as a hijabi actress trying to obtain an agency and a role. Hear her describe the types of roles she hopes will be written and developed as a way to allow more Muslim women to start becoming more visible in the industry, as well as hear more about the roles she wishes to portray. It is past time for Muslims to tell their stories and bring their unique perspectives to the screen as writers, directors, producers, performers, and other creative roles in film and/or television. Join us on this episode with Nawal Salim as she tells us more.

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