Exclusive: The Queer Muslim Project has revealed the six Fellows selected as part of its second cohort of the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab, a one-of-its-kind creative incubator for emerging and early-career queer storytellers in South Asia.
This year’s Fellows come from a variety of backgrounds and creative perspectives including Anureet Watta, Ashutosh Shankar, Shubham Negi, Tejas Shende, Abdul Rehman Shah, and Samah Meghjee.
The Queer Muslim Project is Asia’s leading digital and cultural platform for queer, Muslim, and diverse voices, with a growing community of 70k+. They use art, culture, and media to challenge stereotypes, expand access for underrepresented Lgbtqia+ storytellers, and help them shape their narratives. One of its initiatives is the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab which helps create behind-the-camera opportunities for underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry.
As part of the cohort, the Fellows will be part of an immersive program combining creative workshops, technical training, and personalized mentorship.
This year’s Fellows come from a variety of backgrounds and creative perspectives including Anureet Watta, Ashutosh Shankar, Shubham Negi, Tejas Shende, Abdul Rehman Shah, and Samah Meghjee.
The Queer Muslim Project is Asia’s leading digital and cultural platform for queer, Muslim, and diverse voices, with a growing community of 70k+. They use art, culture, and media to challenge stereotypes, expand access for underrepresented Lgbtqia+ storytellers, and help them shape their narratives. One of its initiatives is the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab which helps create behind-the-camera opportunities for underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry.
As part of the cohort, the Fellows will be part of an immersive program combining creative workshops, technical training, and personalized mentorship.
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- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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