About Us
Our Vision
mA Muslims in Animation envisions a future where authentic Muslim representation is both normalized and celebrated in the media. We believe small, impactful changes can drive industry-wide transformation. Our long-term goals include establishing a university dedicated to animation arts, leveraging technology to uplift storytelling, and achieving global recognition for advancing cultural understanding.
Our Mission
Muslims in Animation drives equity in storytelling by building a global network of Muslim creatives and partnering with industry leaders across animation, gaming, and design.
Our Values
We create new paths by exploring the intersection of history, culture, and technology with open minds and empathetic hearts.
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We believe storytelling has the power to connect and deepen our shared human experience.
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We foster meaningful connections across the global Muslim diaspora, creating cultural shifts through sustainable engagement and long-term collaborative success.
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We create pathways to meaningful careers in visual arts industries, knowing that economic stability and professional growth naturally foster understanding, inclusivity, and social cohesion.
Letter From Our Co-Founders
Salaams all,
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Muslims in Animation.
We embarked on this journey as creative partners, in 2022, inspired by our 4 month old son who was seeing the world for the first time. It was of great importance to us to inspire him the beauty of Islam through the wings of the arts and the roots of the vast diaspora of our shared cultures.
With over 15 years in the American entertainment industry, we have worked on over 25 major productions, including Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Universe, Arcane, and most recently working together on A24's "#1 Happy Family USA". These experiences have proven to us the potential of animation to build bridges and create worlds where viewers lose themselves in the tapestry of the artwork and find themselves more compassionate through storytelling.and a deeper appreciation for the teams that come together to create a shared vision.
With this technical knowhow and spiritual curiosity, we want to create a space for people of all backgrounds to come together to create a space that facilitates imagination and authentic representation. Our shared vision is to weave a tapestry of narratives so interconnected that one cannot be told without the other, encouraging us all to see ourselves in others and embrace our shared humanity. Join us in celebrating this journey of creativity and connection. Let's look forward to the stories yet to be told.
Best,
Irma & Jeff
Our Staff
Irma is an animation professional with nearly a decade of experience at studios including Nickelodeon, A24, Universal Pictures, and BuzzFeed. They bring authentic Muslim storytelling to mainstream animation and have voiced roles in A24’s #1 Happy Family USA and Sesame Street. Irma has spoken on several panels with industry leaders like The Writers Guild of America, MPAC, and Women in Animation and most recently with the AAC at LightBox.
Emmy Award-winning editor and creative producer with extensive experience across adult and youth media, partnering to build sustainable infrastructure for Muslim creatives.
Our Board
The Stories We Tell Today Shape Tomorrow’s World
Representation in animation matters—it influences how communities are seen and understood. We need your help in ensuring that diverse, authentic stories are told.