Mosquers Rising Leaders Fellowship for Muslim Creatives

The Mosquers Rising Leaders Fellowship is a three-month mentorship program designed to support emerging Muslim creatives, particularly those with intersecting marginalized identities, in the screen industry.

Through expert-led workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and networking opportunities, fellows will build the skills, leadership, and connections needed to strengthen Muslim representation and innovation in Canada’s creative industries.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain practical knowledge of the Canadian screen industry and build career confidence.
• Build lasting mentor relationships and expand industry networks.
• Develop and present a capstone project for the Impact Showcase.
• Program Structure
• Virtual Training Workshops
• One-on-One Mentorship
• In-Person Engagement Sessions

Capstone Project

As a culmination of the fellowship, each fellow will design a realistic, mentor-supported project reflecting their creative goals and industry learning. Over three months, fellows will refine their concept with guidance from their mentors, preparing to pitch it at the Impact Showcase. This final presentation highlights their growth, vision, and leadership within Canada’s screen industry.

The capstone project should focus on developing programming related to the screen industry, such as a workshop series, panel discussion, training module, or community engagement initiative.

Eligibility Criteria

Passion for programming in the Canadian screen industry

Age: Applicants must be 18 or older

Identify as Muslim: This program supports Muslim creatives

Canadian Residency: Applicants must reside in Canada

Experience Level: Emerging to mid-career

Program Commitment: Full availability for workshops, mentorship, and in person learning sessions

Timeline

Program Duration: January 2026 to April 2026. Participants must commit to attending weekly workshops, mentorship sessions and the in-person learning sessions.

In-person attendance: Participants must be available to attend in person for the following days.

Learning Retreat: January 2026, a commitment of 2 days.

Impact Showcase: April 2026, a commitment of 1 day.

Application

Applications open October 6th, 2025 and close November 3rd, 2025.

Applicants will be notified by the end of November if they are accepted into the program.

To apply, click here