Hasan Minhaj

Hasan Minhaj to host 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards

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Film Independent, the nonprofit organisation dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced this morning that acclaimed comedian Hasan Minhaj will bring his incisive and nuanced humour to the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards as the show’s host. Winners will be revealed in-person on March 4th in Santa Monica and will be streamed … Read more

Applications open for Riz Ahmed, Left Handed Films and Pillars’ fellowship for Muslim filmmakers

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Applications for the Pillars Artist Fellowship will be open to emerging Muslim directors and screenwriters through September 1. The Pillars Artist Fellowship is a first-of-its-kind program to support Muslim directors and screenwriters on their pathways to success. Selected fellows will each receive an unrestricted award of $25,000, high-quality one-on-one mentorship, professional development in their field … Read more