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Muslim Creativity Unleashed. A project of Rifelion Media.

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Mosquers & Rifelion Announce 2nd Script & Pitch Competition

Finalists pitch live at The Mosquers Film Festival in Edmonton in September

Immigrantly Launches New "Nationaly" Podcast

Today, Immigrantly Media launched their new limited-run podcast series, Nationly.

Director Angbeen Saleem Gets Animated with "Billo Rani"

Brooklyn-based director and writer Angbeen Saleem is in post production for her directorial-debut short film called Billo Rani. The film is a hybrid live-action and animated short that explores a South Asian Muslim girl and her conversations with her talking unibrow. The team behind

Faroukh Virani Reflects on the Love his Community has around Delicious Eid Dishes

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Ramadan America Releases First Trailer

Ramadan America, the first-of-its-kind, film anthology written by, directed by, and starring America Muslims released its first trailer recently.

Nesa Huda’s “chaotic but fun” suhoor memories hit close to home

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Groundbreaking Film “Ramadan America” to Showcase at Muslim House in Austin

“Ramadan America” — Rifelion Media's first-of-its-kind film anthology written by, directed by and starring American Muslims — just landed its first watch party at The Muslim House in Austin on March 9.

Staying Grounded While Making Films With Fawzia Mirza

Fawzia Mirza (she/they) is a queer, South Asian Muslim writer and director.

Ali Shayek: “I’m Happy To Be Part of a Project That Represents Muslims in a Respectful Way”

Leading up to and throughout Ramadan, we’ll be highlighting the filmmaking process for “Ramadan America,” Rifelion Media's first-of-its-kind film anthology written by, directed by and starring American Muslims.

Contemporary YA Novel “Fatima Tate Takes the Cake” Named a Finalist for NAACP Image Awards

“Fatima Tate Takes the Cake” by debut author Khadijah VanBrakle was recently named a finalist for the NAACP Image Awards in outstanding literature for youth and teens. The winners will be revealed during a two–hour live TV special on Saturday, March 16, 2024, airing on both BET and CBS.

IAIA Provides an Oasis for New Yorkers in Search of Islamic Art

There aren’t many spaces dedicated to Islamic Art across New York City’s five boroughs.

Everything To Know about Short Film “The Eid Gift”

Leading up to and throughout Ramadan, we’ll be highlighting the filmmaking process for “Ramadan America,” Rifelion Media's first-of-its-kind film anthology written by, directed by and starring American Muslims.

Anwar Molani: “I Am Always Interested in Portraying Muslim Culture”

Leading up to and throughout Ramadan, we’ll be highlighting the filmmaking process for “Ramadan America,” Rifelion Media's first-of-its-kind film anthology written by, directed by and starring American Muslims.

ISF Filmmakers Reflect on Sundance Filmmaking Cohort

In a recent interview on the podcast “American Muslim Project,” filmmakers Samia Khan and Akram Shibly discuss their experience attending the 2024 Sundance Film Festival as part of the Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF)’s cohort.

A Killing in Howard Beach

All across America, thousands of hate crimes are committed every year, but only a small number of them get reported.

Everything To Know about Short Film “Nani’s Biryani”

Leading up to and throughout Ramadan, we’ll be highlighting the filmmaking process for “Ramadan America,” Rifelion Media's first-of-its-kind film anthology written by, directed by and starring American Muslims.

Twin Detectives Solve Mysteries in Children’s Book Series “Meet the Maliks”

Children’s author Zanib Mian just released the second book in her popular series “Meet the Maliks - Twin Detectives”. The series follows Maysa and Musa Malik, two twins who are total opposites. The twins often have to team up to solve a mystery, putting aside their differences to work together. The book’s illustrations were done by

Muslim Filmmakers Reflect on Sundance 2024

Rifelion’s flagship podcast, “American Muslim Project,” has released a new episode that focuses on the important issues facing the American Muslim community today.

Saman Hasan: “We Must Amplify Our Voices Through the Medium of Film”

Leading up to and throughout Ramadan, we’ll be highlighting the filmmaking process for “Ramadan America”, Rifelion Media's first-of-its-kind film anthology written by, directed by and starring American Muslims.

Hip-Hop Duo Eric B. & Rakim Among 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

Every year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils a lineup of musical icons whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the landscape of popular music, and the 2024 nominees list is no exception.