GDC 2025 Session Viewer
A Conversation on Muslim Representation in Entertainment (Presented by Pillars Fund)
Osama Dorias (Design Director, Brass Lion Entertainment)
Arij Mikati (Vice President of Programs, Pillars Fund)
Saagar Shaikh (Actor, Hulu's Deli Boys)
Asif Ali (Actor, Hulu's Deli Boys)
Abdullah Saeed (Creator/Executive Producer, Hulu's Deli Boys)
Location: Room 3004, West Hall
Date: Monday, March 17
Time: 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Pass Type: All Access Pass, GDC Nights (Mon) - Get your pass now!
Track: Special Event
Format: Special Event
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Muslims in the U.S. and U.K. are an incredibly diverse community when it comes to race, economic class, sexuality, spirituality, and more - a reality that is often not reflected on screens. At Pillars Fund, we believe that the portrayal of Muslims in film, television, gaming, and other popular culture should help us reimagine what it means to be part of a pluralistic society. By uplifting creators telling dignified and honest narratives, we can transform our society into one that values Muslim voices and move the needle closer to equity for all.
Following a screening of Deli Boys (all episodes now streaming on Hulu), this panel will discuss the importance of diverse representation in entertainment, including gaming, as well as the financial benefits given that 25% of the world’s population is Muslim.
