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**euylvaygdq** · 02-10-2011, 10:11 PM

Channel4 and other channels no longer film documentaries due to cuts. They now commission most of their programmes to independent film-makers. If you look at the end of each programme you see the name of the independent company that produced it. So what is needed are Muslims starting their own independent film projects. But in order for them to do so, some of fatwas and criticism from some 'ulama directed at Muslims who try to do films should stop. They need to be encouraged to do so.

I am aware of that. However, having Muslims working for even Channel 4 could mean such programmes are not aired. Muslims need to work for such independent companies also, or as you rightly say, could create their own. However, as a short term strategy, it is probably best to work for others first and build up the appropiate skill set.

Has anyone watched the film King's Speech? It brings out the raw emotions in you, and in many ways it is trying to bring back support for the monarchy, though of course it does this in an utterly suttle manner. Films (especially well reviewed ones) are watched by people from every walks of life, from working class to the aristochrats. If Muslims could pull funds together to get a good european director to direct a film that ultimately depcits Muslims in a good light (though of course has a very good story line), this has the potential to change the perceptions of many. Doing door-to-door da'wah is no longer viable or even some would argue effective, things have changed, and we need to catch up with these changes and use it to our best interest, and ultimately in the interest of society.

02-10-2011, 10:11 PM	#11
euylvaygdq Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 624 Senior Member	Channel4 and other channels no longer film documentaries due to cuts. They now commission most of their programmes to independent film-makers. If you look at the end of each programme you see the name of the independent company that produced it. So what is needed are Muslims starting their own independent film projects. But in order for them to do so, some of fatwas and criticism from some 'ulama directed at Muslims who try to do films should stop. They need to be encouraged to do so. I am aware of that. However, having Muslims working for even Channel 4 could mean such programmes are not aired. Muslims need to work for such independent companies also, or as you rightly say, could create their own. However, as a short term strategy, it is probably best to work for others first and build up the appropiate skill set. Has anyone watched the film King's Speech? It brings out the raw emotions in you, and in many ways it is trying to bring back support for the monarchy, though of course it does this in an utterly suttle manner. Films (especially well reviewed ones) are watched by people from every walks of life, from working class to the aristochrats. If Muslims could pull funds together to get a good european director to direct a film that ultimately depcits Muslims in a good light (though of course has a very good story line), this has the potential to change the perceptions of many. Doing door-to-door da'wah is no longer viable or even some would argue effective, things have changed, and we need to catch up with these changes and use it to our best interest, and ultimately in the interest of society.
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