There Was Nobody Here We Knew: MWC NYC Film Screening & Open Mic

2307 Broadway,New York NY 10024

17 December, 2021

Description

There Was Nobody Here We Knew: MWC NYC Film Screening & Open Mic Join Muslim Writers Collective for a special film screening and open mic with filmmaker Khaula Malik. Khaula Malik is a Pakistani-American Filmmaker based in New York City. She studied anthropology and economics in undergrad. Prior to filmmaking, Khaula worked in healthcare and cancer research. She has assistant directed and produced television shows for Pakistani television. ** PERFORMERS ** You'll have five minutes on a stage to share your story. You don't have to be Muslim or a writer to perform, and we welcome performances in any medium: storytelling, spoken word, poetry, memoir, comedy, short film, music, etc. We can't wait to hear your story. Please sign up to perform, first come, first serve, using this form: https://airtable.com/shrJ6FxKAB65JH5Kg. ** TICKETS ** Seats are limited for this intimate community open mic. Ticket sales are open now and are only $5! ** ABOUT MWC ** Muslim Writers Collective (MWC) is a grassroots initiative dedicated to promoting storytelling in the Muslim community. Through monthly events across the US and Canada, we are reviving a vibrant creative and literary tradition, one open mic at a time. Founded in January 2014 in New York City, we have held over 250 events in over twenty cities, welcoming hundreds of first time performers and tens of thousands of attendees. PRI has called us "an oasis to Muslims in America,” and VICE has acclaimed us as "a space for young Muslims to honor their humanity." Join us at an MWC event near you!