A weekly podcast of bite-sized interviews, hosted by actor, musician, and producer Shahjehan Khan in partnership with the Fann database for Muslim creative projects.
Fann, which is Arabic for art, is a brand new website where you can basically get a quick overview of all the cool stuff American Muslim creators are up to these days.
Each episode of the podcast brings a conversation with an amazing American Muslim creative.
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Publisher
Rifelion Media
Category
arts · religion & spirituality · society & culture
Adam Ashraf Elsayigh, an Egyptian-American playwright and theater-maker known for his works that explore intersections of queerness, immigration, and colonialism, discusses his current projects and personal influences. Adam recounts growing up in Dubai and moving to the United States in his early 20s. This conversation also delves into ideas around representation, where Adam argues that progress is not solely about seeing yourself on stage or screen, but also about shifting the structures and conversations surrounding these spaces.
Hosted by Shahjehan Khan.
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Read more about this interview at https://www.createfann.com/expanding-what-it-means-to-be-american-with-adam-ashraf-elsayigh-fannboy-friday/
Produced by Rifelion Media.
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15 Dec 2023
Actor Amin El Gamal
Amin El Gamal, the first openly queer Muslim actor to play a leading role on a TV show, discusses his early life as a child of Egyptian immigrants, his acting roles in various productions, and the exploration of his queer and Muslim identities. Amin discusses his transition into writing and producing, exploring gender and neurodivergence in his recent short film, 'Unmasking.' He also speaks candidly about his struggles with self-acceptance and navigating the often exclusive worlds of Hollywood and theatre. The discussion concludes with Amin sharing his inspirations in the queer Muslim community, emphasizing the need for more representation behind the camera in the film industry.
Hosted by Shahjehan Khan.
Follow Rehana Lew Mirza on Instagram @feistypharaoh
Read more about this interview at https://www.createfann.com/actor-amin-el-gamal-on-creating-complex-stories-and-returning-to-his-pre-hollywood-actor-self-fannboy-friday/
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8 Dec 2023
Playwright Rehana Lew Mirza
Rehana Lew Mirza, a playwright, filmmaker, and founder of Desipina, discusses her career, including her work on a musical titled "Bhangra Nation." She discusses the empowerment she felt in her career, especially through founding Desipina with her sister and taking control of producing her own work. The interview also delves into the challenges of representation in the arts, both in theater and film, and Mirza emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and community-focused approach in the future of theater.
Hosted by Shahjehan Khan.
Follow Rehana Lew Mirza on X @rehanamirza
Visit Rehana Lew Mirza's website: https://www.rehanamirza.com/
Learn more about Desipina: https://www.hellodesipina.org/
Find out more about Bhangra Nation: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/bhangra-nation-a-new-musical/
Read more about this interview at https://www.createfann.com/playwright-rehana-lew-mirza-how-do-you-define-too-many-asian-americans-fannboy-friday/
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Learn more at www.createfann.com
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