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TAKE 2 FILM LAB
An intensive eight-week filmmaking program that empowers participants to challenge anti-Muslim bias in media and reshape Muslim representation through their own short films.
Program Start
November 28, 2026
Screening in April 2027
Location
In person at Muslim Media Hub
(27 Pearl Street, Mississauga, Ontario)
Deadline
Applications Close
Nov 13th
About the 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.
Program Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be 18 years of age or older
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Be curious about storytelling through film. No previous filmmaking experience is required
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Demonstrate a strong interest in telling stories about Muslim people, communities and experiences
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Be able to commit to the full 8-week program
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Be able to attend all sessions in-person at Muslim Media Hub
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Lab, participants will:
Build practical skills in pitching, writing, pre-production and filmmaking
Build practical skills in pitching, writing, pre-production and filmmaking
Build practical skills in pitching, writing, pre-production and filmmaking
Explore how creative choices shape meaning and representation on screen
Work collaboratively under professional film industry mentors to create a short film
Program Schedule
All in-class sessions will be in-person at Muslim Media Hub from 10 am - 5 pm.
Week 1
Nov 28th
Week 2
Dec 5th
Week 3
Dec 12th
Week 4
Dec 19th
Storytelling Fundamentals
Writing for Screen &
Pre-Production
Camera Bootcamp
Lighting & Audio Bootcamp
Winter Break: Dec 20th - Jan 8th
Week 5
Jan 9th - 10th
Week 6
Jan 16th - 17th
Week 7
Jan 23rd
Week 8
Jan 30th
Production Weekend
Production Weekend
Editing
Distribution
Public Screening: April 2027
Meet the Instructors
Danyal Rasheed
Yazmeen Kanji
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Mateen Manek
Khaleel Gandhi
Ben Wong
Kareem Mansour
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Rohan Painter
Ali Zaidi
Monika Nikolovska
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