EP147: Muslim Filmmaking & The Islamic Entertainment Industry (Abrar Hussain)
Description
In this podcast interview, Abrar Hussain tells us about his journey as a British Muslim filmmaker.
Abrar has always been interested in film-making and decided to pursue it as a career after studying media at university. His films, 'One Day in the Haram' and 'One Night in Al-Aqsa' have won several awards. His new documentary film 'The Balance' provides a unique insight into the rise of the Islamic entertainment industry, from humble and difficult beginnings to the global multi-billion-dollar industry it is today.
In the interview, Abrar talks about the challenges he has faced as a Muslim filmmaker, and how he tries to represent Islam in a positive light. He also shares some advice for aspiring filmmakers.
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You can get tickets to watch The Balance here: https://humanappeal.org.uk/events/2022/the-balance-movie
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Podcast feedback and suggestions: haseeb@themuslimvibe.com
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