M Film Lab is a free-to-join screenwriting workshop and mentorship opportunity for storytellers and creators committed to fair artistic representation of minorities that are underrepresented in film & television. Using an online format and advanced tools, The M Film Lab aims to discover and provide opportunities to aspiring screenwriters, while creating a pipeline of compelling, meaningful content that sheds light on the issues facing various communities of minorities in America and abroad.
The M Film Lab is open to all aspiring screenwriters, and features opportunities to work with and learn from accomplished industry professionals, forge new connections with other artists.
We envision a world where all minorities and cultural groups have the opportunity, pathway, and artistic representation to tell their stories and share their values.
To identify and develop talents from underrepresented filmmakers and provide them with tangible opportunities to tell their stories.
Mohannad S. Malas
Owner & CEO of Dana Investments, Cofounder of IRA Capital
Farah Nabulsi
Oscar-nominated Director & Human Rights Advocate
Serena Rasoul
Founder & Director, Muslim Casting
Omar Ashmawey
Writer & Director
Qasim Basir
Writer & Director
Karim Ahmad
Writer, producer & founder/CEO of UTOPIA STUDIO