Overview:
An Evening Celebrating Muslim Cinema, Filmmakers & Storytellers
Join Oasis for the inaugural Waha Cinema screening, an evening dedicated to showcasing and celebrating Muslim films, filmmakers, and storytellers. Experience five selected short films spanning genres, themes, and lived experiences, these films reflect the depth and nuance of Muslim storytelling and representation in cinema. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the filmmakers and a reception to connect with fellow guests and creatives.
Event Details
Date: November 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Brooklyn, NY
About Waha Cinema:
Waha Cinema is a new initiative from Oasis created to showcase and celebrate Muslim storytelling through film. Our inaugural screening brings together five selected short films from talented filmmakers, creating space for audiences to experience diverse stories, engage with the creatives behind them, and connect through a shared appreciation for cinema.
Featured Films:
1. PIGSKIN
Director: Tishna Lodi
Inspired by a true story, PIGSKIN follows Ahmed, an all-star high school quarterback, and Coach Omar, his new head coach. Two Muslims from different generations living in an all-white town, their lives intersect as Ramadan begins. When Coach Omar moves football practice to the evenings so Ahmed can train after breaking his fast, Ahmed's college and NFL dreams hang in the balance as he faces time away from his teammates during the most crucial stretch of his senior year.
2. Harami Salami
Director: Negine Jasmine
Harami Salami follows three generations of Afghan women as they navigate their relationships with one another. A single bold act sparks an unexpected confrontation, unearthing buried tensions surrounding identity, tradition, and the cost of chasing a dream.
3. The Weathermen
Director: Sundus Mustapha
On a planet plagued by natural disasters, the Weathermen are valued protectors of Eunoia, the only city of refuge. When Ziya, daughter of the revered General Obinna, uncovers classified information about her mother's mysterious death—information her father has kept hidden—she ventures beyond the city's borders in search of answers. What she discovers threatens to unravel everything she has been taught to believe.
4. A Different Girl
Director: Morgan Mathews
Jasmine Guy shares stories from different chapters of her life with her daughter, Imani, as they work together on the making of her memoir.
5. The Missing Link
Director: Anwar Karim
Driven by justice and guided by faith, a young man seeks a higher purpose and discovers his spiritual sanctuary in Atlanta's West End.
Filmmaker Talkback & Q&A
Stay after the screening for a conversation with filmmakers representing each short film. Hear more about their creative processes, the inspiration behind their stories, and the work that brought each film to life.
Post-Screening Reception
Join us for a brief reception following the program to mingle with filmmakers, fellow guests, and members of the creative community.
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of cinema, conversation, and connection as we launch the first Waha Cinema screening.