One Nation Film Contest
Contest Winners

Grand Prize

A Land Called Paradise"A Land Called Paradise"
by Lena Khan

In December 2007, over 2,000 American Muslims were asked what they would wish to say to the rest of the world. This is what they said. A music video for Kareem Salama's "A Land Called Paradise."

Lena Khan


Animation/Music

Arranged"Arranged"
by Mediha Sandhu

This is funny/immature look on a young girls view of a traditional arranged marriage. It's something most teens growing up here go through. I state that it IS tradition. And unfortunately, for a good number of Muslims, tradition still holds a strong presence [rather then Islam], especially for South Asians. This holds true for non-Muslim South Asians as well. The film talks about culture, not Islam... More

Mediha Sandhu


Comedy

Muslim While Flying"Muslim While Flying"
by Baba Ali

If you thought Black while Driving was bad, try Muslim while Flying.

Ali Adrekani Baba Ali


Documentary

Healing Our Community"Healing Our Community"
by Sharif Rosen

In early 1996, an entirely free health clinic opened its doors in South Central Los Angeles. A project initiated by Muslim American students, and now run by a dedicated staff of all religions and races, UMMA Community Clinic is indeed something special.

Sharif Rosen


Drama

Glimpse"Glimpse"
by Qasir Basim

An inside look into the lives of an African American Muslim family that struggles within to find the true balance of Islam.

Qasim Basir


Under 60 Seconds

Bassem is Trying"Bassem is Trying"
by Lena Khan

A one-minute glance at the everyday struggles of a hapless Muslim man trying to prove himself to the world.

Lena Khan


Youth (Under 18 Years)

The Countdown"The Countdown"
by Rene Dongo

Sofia Snow performs "The Countdown" and has us remember.

Rene Dongo