Asad explores the journies of three Muslim screenplay writers Sarwat Siddiqui, Faroukh Virani, and Halimah Iman as they shed light on creating authentic Muslim narratives, their processes, experiences, and the importance of Muslim representation in media. Highlighting the interplay between personal experiences and their writing, they share insights into crafting diverse, representative narratives. 00:07 Introduction and Asad's First Thanksgiving as a Dad 00:26 Reflections on Media Representation and Personal Goals 01:04 Introduction to Ramadan America 02:47 Introduction to the Panelists 06:45 The Writing Process and Inspiration 19:37 The Workshop Process 25:10 Personal Writing Processes 27:55 Influence of Personal Experiences on Writing 29:15 Interactive Q&A Session 29:33 Balancing Artistic Pursuits with Other Professions 30:19 Incorporating Real-Life Experiences into Scripts 34:23 Advice for Aspiring Writers 41:24 Writing Emotional Storylines and Themes Produced by Rifelion Media.Hosted by Asad ButtEdited by Ari MathaeMusic by Simon HutchinsonFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.   We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices