Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.
The New York Times takes a look at how Muslims in France are affected by the "laicite" laws which dictate a strict separation of church and state. Under this mandate, France has passed two laws -- one … [Read more...]
Police in Venice have closed Swiss artist Christoph Büchel new art installation “The Mosque: The First Mosque in the Historic City of Venice” citing a “security hazard” and unlawful permits. Many … [Read more...]
“Shugs and Fats” is a new web comedy about two Muslim women who have recently immigrated to Brooklyn. It’s creator, Nadia Manzoor, says the intent is to offer an unseen perspective of Muslim women. … [Read more...]
In Reyhanli, Turkey bakers (many Syrian refugees) work in shifts to keep the ovens running 24/7 to produce loaves of bread which will eventually be sent to Aleppo, Homs, Idlib, and other Syrian … [Read more...]
After decades living in the U.S., Harvard educated Razia Jan decided to return to her home country of Afghanistan so she could, in turn, “educate the country’s daughters.” On donated land that was … [Read more...]
Many girls are discouraged from riding bicycles in Afghanistan. So, what’s the work-around? Enter skateboarding. British photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson visited a skateboarding school in Kabul … [Read more...]
In this interview, designer Hazem Aljesr talks about the Arab 'design scene.' “There is a greater openness and acceptance of diverse styles and innovative creations,” declares Hazem. “[People] are … [Read more...]
We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) Palmyra’s … [Read more...]
Ever hear of the “elevator pitch” where you have two minutes to pitch a big shot your spec screenplay or new product? Well, in some big cities in the Middle East there’s something even better -- … [Read more...]
In a strong demonstration of “communal harmony,” the Muslim community in Bihar (a state in East India) has donated land to build the world’s largest Hindu temple that will house up to 20,000 people. … [Read more...]
