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A visit to the "Mountain of Moses"
While spending a summer in Egypt studying Arabic, Muizz Rafique and some friends made a short trip to the top of Mt. Sinai. The peak is known to the locals as "Jabal Musa" (or the Mountain of Moses). Muizz narrates the story of their hike up the mountain and their encounters and reflections along the way. While spending a summer in Egypt studying Arabic, Muizz Rafique and some friends made a short trip to the top of Mt. Sinai. The peak i... more
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Muslim Boarders
'Muslim Boarders' is a short documentary that shatters stereotypes by portraying an interesting fusion of Western culture and the Islamic world. The Muslim snowboarders who are featured strive to maintain a balance between American youth culture and their Islamic identity. This is an important observation of what growing up in America is like for a group who finds themselves both inside and outside of the dominant culture. 'Muslim Boarders' is a short documentary that shatters stereotypes by portraying an interesting fusion of Western culture an... more
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A Man in the Attic
An American Muslim ponders, discusses and ruminates on his position in America, and the decline of his people in western civilization. A quiet sequence of imagery and poetic words presents a first-hand account of a life, experience and voice heavily underexposed in a time when such voices ought to be heard. An American Muslim ponders, discusses and ruminates on his position in America, and the decline of his people in western civilization.... more
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One Nation Many Voices--Online Film Contest
Win the $20,000 Grand Prize---Contest Closes 12/31/2007
Anyone in the U.S. can vote! Entries receiving the top votes in each category will be judged by our panel of judges. The winner of each category will be awarded $5,000! Good luck!
Contest Overview
We all have stories! And we could all use a little understanding. We're offering $50,000 in cash prizes for short videos exploring any aspect of life relating to the American-Muslim experience. Everyone in the U.S. is invited to compete, regardless of race or religion, so grab a camera, read our online tips, and get filming. Need some help? Check out our Director's Toolkit - our online library to get you going.
Six categories to choose from
1)Animation & Music
2)Comedy
3)Documentary
4)Drama
5)Under 60 Seconds (sound familiar?)
6)Youth (under 18)
Winner of each category gets $5,000 and one $20,000 grand prize winner Win the $20,000 Grand Prize---Contest Closes 12/31/2007 ... more
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