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Meet the Instructors
Danyal Rasheed
Yazmeen Kanji
Mateen Manek
Khaleel Gandhi
Ben Wong
Keth Sivakumar
Kareem Mansour
Rohan Painter
Ali Zaidi
Monika Nikolovska
Learning Outcome
By the end of the Lab, participants will:
Develop a story idea into a premise, logline, pitch and treatment
Develop a story idea into a premise, logline, pitch and treatment
Develop a story idea into a premise, logline, pitch and treatment
Develop a story idea into a premise, logline, pitch and treatment
Develop a story idea into a premise, logline, pitch and treatment
Take 2 Film Lab
The Take 2 Film Lab is an intensive filmmaking program that equips participants with the tools to counter anti-Muslim bias in media and tell their own stories.
Over 8 weeks, participants will learn the full filmmaking process while exploring how their creative choices shape Muslim representation on-screen at every step. Working in teams with guidance from film industry professionals, they will create a professionally produced short film challenging public perceptions of Muslims.
The program starts on November 28th, 2026.
The screening is on November 28th, 2026
The deadline to apply is November 13th, 2026.
Meet the Instructors
Danyal Rasheed
Yazmeen Kanji
Mateen Manek
Khaleel Gandhi
Ben Wong
Keth Sivakumar
Kareem Mansour
Rohan Painter
Ali Zaidi
Monika Nikolovska
Attend a screening
Watch all six films together, then join filmmakers and featured participants for a conversation about the experiences behind the films and the questions they raise about work, faith and belonging.
Être musulman au Québec
Being Muslim in Québec
Six courts métrages. Six histoires personnelles.
Être musulman au Québec est une série documentaire intimiste qui explore ce que signifie vivre, croire et trouver sa place au Québec aujourd’hui, et comment les débats sur la religion, la laïcité et l’identité façonnent la vie et l’avenir des gens.
Six short films. Six personal stories.
Being Muslim in Québec is an intimate documentary series exploring what it means to live, believe and belong in Québec today, and how debates over religion, secularism and identity shape people’s lives and futures.
Assister à une projection
Venez découvrir les six films lors d’une même projection, puis échangez avec les cinéastes et les protagonistes sur les expériences à l’origine des films et sur les questions qu’ils soulèvent en matière de travail, de foi et d’appartenance.
Projection à Québec
Projection dans la région
du Grand Toronto
Attend a screening
Watch all six films together, then join filmmakers and featured participants for a conversation about the experiences behind the films and the questions they raise about work, faith and belonging.
Québec City Screening
Centre Culturel Islamique
de Québec
2877 Ch Ste-Foy
Québec, QC G1V 1W3
Tickets: $12
GTA Screening
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
7:30–9:00 pm
Cineplex Courtney Park
110 Courtneypark Dr E
Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y3
Tickets: $12
Assister à une projection
Venez voir les six films ensemble, puis échangez avec les cinéastes et les protagonistes sur le
vécu à l’origine des films et sur les questions que ceux-ci soulèvent en matière de travail, de foi
et d’appartenance.
Projection à Québec
Centre Culturel Islamique
de Québec
2877 Ch Ste-Foy
Québec, QC G1V 1W3
Billets : 12 $
Projection dans le Grand Toronto
Mercredi 28 octobre 2026
19 h 30 à 21 h
Cineplex Courtney Park
110 Courtneypark Dr E
Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y3
Billets : 12 $
Muslims in Canada
Stories From The Archive
Muslims in Canada: Stories From the Archive, is a collection of four short documentary films that explore early Canadian Muslim history through photographs, documents, and records preserved by the Muslims in Canada Archives at the University of Toronto. Together, these films uncover stories of the people, communities, and experiences that helped shape Muslim life in Canada, offering a deeper understanding of the country's rich and diverse Muslim heritage.
Muslims in Canada
Stories From The Archive
Muslim Media Hub's Short Film Lab is a 10-week intensive documentary filmmaking program in partnership with the Muslims in Canada Archives at the University of Toronto. In 2025, emerging Muslim filmmakers worked with archival material to create short documentaries exploring stories from early Canadian Muslim history.
Meet The Teams
The First Muslims in Canada
Sabreen El Awad
Director
Tamer Abdalla
Director
Dr. Kathy Bullock
Featured Guest
Nuzhat Jafri
Featured Guest
It Takes One Step
Malaika Khan
Director
Asad Mirza
Director
Muhammad Iqbal Ali
Featured Guest
Shahid A. Khan
Featured Guest
Nasir Ishaq
Featured Guest
Regip Assim: Ever God's Servant
Roha Hena
Director
Faseeh Ahmed
Director
Hassam Munir
Featured Guest
Himy Syed
Featured Guest
A Journey to Islam
Samina Khaliq
Director
Esra Mohamed
Director
Umar Din
Director
Hassam Munir
Featured Guest
Himy Syed
Featured Guest
Muslims In Canada, Short Film Lab
Muslim Media Hub's Short Film Lab is a 10-week intensive documentary filmmaking program in partnership with the Muslims in Canada Archives at the University of Toronto. In 2025, emerging Muslim filmmakers worked with archival material to create short documentaries exploring stories from early Canadian Muslim history.
The Healthy Muslims Show
The Healthy Muslims Show is a series covering nutrition, fitness, and healthy living during Ramadan. In partnership with registered dietitian Nazima Qureshi and personal trainer Belal Hafeez, this show gives you the blueprint to strengthen your well-being in the most blessed month of the year.
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Podcasting Masterclass
May 2, 2026 | 10-5 pm | 27 Pearl St, Mississauga
Bring your podcast idea to life in this 1-day masterclass with award-winning broadcaster, and writer, and CBC Radio producer, Naheed Mustafa. Learn how to shape your concept, structure your episodes, and tell stories that resonate.
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Equipment Rental
Need high-quality equipment for your next production? MMH offers a wide range of professional-grade gear, including cameras, lighting, and sound equipment.
Space Rental
Need a podcast studio or filming set? MMH provides fully equipped spaces at
27 Pearl St, Mississauga, ideal for your creative projects.
