Unity Mosque
Short Documentary
ABOUT Unity Mosque
Directed & Produced Nicole Teeny
6 min short film
After having to hide their relationship while making the Hajj, Imam El-Farouk and his husband Troy co-founded Unity Mosque in Toronto, one of the world's first Queer-affirming and gender-equal mosques. Two members of the mosque, Urvah and Shaun grapple with how to make sense of their faith and identity. (6 minutes)
Film Festivals & Screenings:
Inside Out Film Festival (World Premiere)
OutFest LQBTQ+ Film Festival
NewFest LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Seattle International Film Festival
Hamptons International Film Festival
Cleveland International Film Festival
Independent Film Festival Boston
Cucalorus Film Festival
SFO Museum Video Arts Program
Toronto Muslim Pride
Image Nation Montreal LGBTQ Film Festival
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Austin Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (aGLIFF)
Rhode Island International Film Festival
LGBTQ Toronto Film Festival
Queer North Film Festival
Geelong Pride Film Festival
Mardi Gras Film Festival in Australia
Spokane International Film Festival
Charlotte Film Festival
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
Awards:
Best Direction, LGBT Toronto Film Festival
Crew:
Director / Producer - Nicole Teeny
Producer - Jordan Ehrlich (Cavelight Films)
Associate Producer: Mariel Sarkis
Collective Producer - Sam Garfield
Editor - Mike Feldman
Cinematographer - Issa Shah
Sound Recordist - Bridget Tang
AC/Gaffer - Tristan Challenger
Sound Mixer - Collin Blendell
Production Assistant - Hamsa Amin
Original Music by Urvah Khan & Artlist artists
To learn more about the mosque check out its official website!
Educational Screenings
We are partnering with GOOD DOCS on educational distribution for this film. This award-winning documentary is now available for rental and sale to the following institutions:
Universities
Four-Year Colleges
High Schools
Community Colleges
Nonprofits / Community Groups
For-Profits / Corporations
Please visit this website for more details about how to secure screening rights, buy an educational DVD, Purchase Orders (PO), and pricing. Or you can contact the GOOD DOCS team. If you’re interested in hosting the filmmakers for a speaking and screening event, please email education@gooddocs.net. If you have more questions please contact the filmmaker.
See below for FAQs.
20 second Teaser
Full 6 min short documentary
Frequently Asked Questions - F. A. Q.
Can I buy this film on Amazon or iTunes and show it to my class or group?
No, if you want to use this film for any kind of institutional, classroom, group, or public screening, please purchase it from GOOD DOCS.
How can I have a screening of UNITY MOSQUE?
In order to screen a film at an educational institution, public performance rights (PPR) must be secured. PPR permits screenings in a classroom or library when no admission is charged. Those rights can be purchased for a limited time (14 days) or permanently (perpetual streaming or DVD). There are different prices for internal screenings (for use in a class) or public screenings (open to the general public).
How can I secure public performance rights for UNITY MOSQUE?
The filmmakers are working with a distribution company – GOOD DOCS – to handle rentals and sales to educational institutions. You can learn more details here.
Can I buy a DVD for educational distribution?
Yes, you can purchase it here.
How much does an educational copy cost?
Visit GOOD DOCS for pricing of UNITY MOSQUE.
Do you accept Purchase Orders (PO)?
Yes. You can fill out the form here or please contact outreach@gooddocs.net for more information about Purchase Orders (PO).
How can I invite the filmmakers to speak at a screening of UNITY MOSQUE?
Contact education@gooddocs.net to book a talk, or fill out this form: https://goodtalks.gooddocs.net/contact-form