The last 2 days of the Pocket Film journey brought participants to Brampton City Hall , where they edited their projects and met Mayor Patrick Brown. It was a powerful moment recognizing their hard work and creativity. The same youth who once hesitated to touch a camera were now refining their own films, adjusting sound, cutting scenes, and finalizing their stories for public screening. The meeting with the Mayor symbolized something deeper: an acknowledgment that Muslim yout

From ideas on paper to scenes in motion... watch as our Pocket Film participants put their learning into action and brought their short films to life. Each crew was responsible for directing, filming, recording audio, and managing the production process. The films will be screened at Brampton City Hall and will appear on our new YouTube channel (details to come).

Muslim Media Hub had the pleasure of teaching a group of bright high school students how to step behind the camera and discover what it means to tell stories that reflect who they are and where they come from. Through the Youth Pocket Film Program, and with the help of our skilled instructor Mateen Manek, participants learned the fundamentals of filmmaking, including story development, camera operation, lighting, and sound, all in an environment that fosters creativity and co