About this Event
Join us for a fundraising dinner for Son of Mary: The Muslim Jesus and many other film projects to change the narrative of Muslims in media.
Saturday, Jan 24th | 6:00 PM | Clubs at Prestenwood, Dallas
Hosted by: Sofia Michelle Ansari & Basit Ali | Nimr & Beenish Ikram | Humera & Sultan Chowdhary | Roheen & Mansoor Ahsan
*MORE HOSTS NEEDED - text Jamal at 703-347-1945 to learn more and see if you can be a host*
SON OF MARY: THE MUSLIM JESUS - A NEW FILM IN DEVELOPMENT
We're thrilled to begin work on a new documentary & social media campaign that explains the Muslim understanding of Mary and Jesus (A). We seek your support to explain the love Muslims have for these sacred figures, the commonality with Prophet Muhammad (S), theological similarities and differences, and peaceful coexistence for both Muslims and Christians. The figures of Mary and Prophet Jesus won't be depicted. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR IDEAS for engagement with this film.
CONSULTING ON SCRIPTED SERIES IN HOLLYWOOD AND HELPING MUSLIMS PROGRESS IN NARRATIVE MEDIA.
Find out how UPF works with Hollywood producers and writers to ensure accurate storylines with Muslim characters in shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Transplant, and others. Learn how UPF is working to build the ecosystem by giving more talented Muslims opportunities to work and progress in the field.
UPF'S FIRST VIDEO GAME!
Learn about and watch footage from an immersive escape room-style format where players solve mysteries using real medieval Muslim inventions. Navigate through cryptic puzzles with tools like AIJazari's water clocks, lbn Firnas's glider designs, and early surgical instruments. Each level reveals secrets of lost knowledge, blending history, science, and adventure in a race against time.
ABOUT UPF
- Representations of Muslims in popular entertainment promote misunderstanding and prejudice.
- Muslims depicted as violent villains have caused significant damage.
But what about movies and TV Programs that show the other side? Where are the films showing Muslims as contributing to society and the films showing the compassionate values of Islam? What about films that show Muslims as coming from a great religious and civilizational tradition?
Presenting an authentic Muslim narrative is what is needed. This is what the work of UPF is about.
- The Emmy-nominated UPF has an excellent track record of changing the cultural discourse around Muslims.
- UPF Films like The Sultan and the Saint, promoting Muslim-Christian peacemaking, and The Great Muslim American Road Trip. The films have been aired on Nat Geo, ABC, PBS, and more, to a viewership of tens of millions of Americans.
- This work impacts how future generations of Muslims will be perceived by the world.
GOVERNANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY & FUNDING
UPF is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity that has been recognized by numerous charity watchdogs for excellence, including Charity Navigator (4 star) and Guidestar. UPF has received funding from several prestigious philanthropic foundations, including the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Doris Duke Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, and many others. While UPF's work meets their high standards, these only provide a small amount of the funding needed to complete projects. Your tax-deductible donations make all the difference.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Clubs of Prestonwood - The Creek, 15909 Preston Road, Dallas, United States
USD 69.57
