MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘The Mosquers’ Muslim Film Festival Returns to Edmonton Sept 17-20, 2026 with Mahershala Ali’s Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire MEDIA ADVISORY: 'The Mosquers' Muslim Film Festival Returns to Edmonton Sept 17-20, 2026 with Mahershala Ali's Your Mother Your Mother Your MotherAuthor of the article:EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — General admission tickets are now on sale for The Mosquers Film Festival 2026, the world’s largest Muslim film and arts festival, returning to Edmonton for its 18th year. A celebration of Muslim talent, creativity, and diversity across industries, the weekend is expected to draw thousands of film lovers from across North America.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThis year’s lineup offers public screenings of short films from emerging filmmakers alongside World and Canadian feature premieres. Fresh off its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother, starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, will close out the festival Sunday evening. The weekend will also include the directorial debut of 2024 Mosquers Award winner Ilhan Abdullahi – highlighting the role Mosquers has played in fostering local Muslim talent.The weekend’s main event, Mosquers’ 18th Annual Awards and Gala, held Saturday at the Winspear Centre, will be an evening of storytelling, comedy, and live performances, featuring Saudi singer-songwriter Tamtam, and Alberta-based comedian Faris Hytiaa, followed by the Popcorn Afterparty.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe annual festival weekend includes “Opening Credits” – a weekend of industry programming, including Speed Networking and its fourth annual Script & Pitch Competition, offering a share of $1,000 in prizes.Media are welcome to attend both the public Mosquers Film Festival events, and invite-only Opening Credits Industry Conference.Contact: Yasir Iqbal, Outreach & Artists Relations – yasir@themosquers.comBACKGROUND:“The Mosquers” combines the words Mosque and The Oscars — a space for the talented creative community that identifies as Muslim, telling universal stories. What began in 2006 as a local short film competition has grown into an annual film festival and non-profit organization, running year-round programming that empowers Muslim creatives and uses entertainment to build understanding of the Canadian Muslim experience. www.themosquers.comMOSQUERS GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETED EVENTSTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH – METRO CINEMA6:00pm – Incubator Showcase: Premiere screenings of four short films from the Class of 2026 Mosquers Incubator Program, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Flagged (dir. Areeha Mahal), Grace (dir. Sarah Stupbar), Like Mother Used to Make (dir. Azria Khan), Soo Hoyo (Come Home) (dir. Elwaad Osman)8:30pm – Opening Feature, World Premiere: Lifeline (dir. Ilhan Abdullahi), followed by a Q&A with the director and cast/crew. Co-presented with Myrrha Room.FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH – EDMONTON CITY CENTRE LANDMARK9:30pm – Canadian Premiere: Lali, (dir. Sarmad Sultan Khoosat)Landmark City Centre 12:00pm – Short Film Block: six short films from Muslim filmmakers worldwideLandmark City Centre 1:15pm – Alberta Premiere: Cotton Queen (dir. Suzannah Mirghani), co-presented with Frames of Sudan and the Sudan Solidarity CollectionWinspear Centre5:00pm – MAIN EVENT: 18th Annual Mosquers Film Festival Awards Gala, with performances by Tamtam and Faris Hytiaa, followed immediately by the Popcorn Afterparty.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH – LANDMARK CITY CENTRE1:15pm – North American Premiere: Strawberries (dir. Laïla Marrakchi)4:00pm – Alberta Premiere: Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother (dir. Bassam Tariq)“OPENING CREDITS”: INVITE-ONLY INDUSTRY EVENTSFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH – EDMONTON CONVENTION CENTRE 1:30–3:00pm – Industry Speed Networking: one-on-one conversations with funders, screen industry organizations, and film festival representatives for early-career industry professionals.5:00pm – In Conversation with Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, followed by a reception.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH – COURTYARD MARRIOTT 10:00am – Panel: Alternative Paths: Rethinking Film Distribution, exploring approaches to film distribution beyond traditional theatrical and streaming models1:00pm – Mosquers X Rifelion Script & Pitch Competition: live pitches from finalists competing for a share of $1,000 in prizes, in the fourth year of Mosquers’ partnership with Rifelion MediaNotice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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