Amjad Al Rasheed: Storytelling, Film Competition & Cultural Insights | A2 THE SHOW #550

Amjad Al Rasheed, the award-winning Jordanian director and writer of Inshallah A Boy (2023), joins A2 THE SHOW to discuss the challenges of portraying taboo topics in Arab cinema, the intuition behind filmmaking, and the delicate balance between passion and financial stability. He shares insights on researching dating culture in Jordan, the importance of education in filmmaking, and his personal commitment to environmental conservation. With his film making waves at Cannes and beyond, Amjad offers a compelling look at the art and struggles of independent filmmaking.👉 IG: https://www.instagram.com/amjad_al_rasheed/👉Visit our website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/⏰Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction05:04 - Depicting taboo topics in Arab cinema10:48 - Filmmaking intuition & storytelling14:11 - Understanding actors beyond roles19:54 - Behind-the-scenes footage (EU DVD)24:58 - Film readiness & competition30:25 - Research on dating apps in Jordan35:06 - Criticism of dating app influence40:04 - Balancing passion & financial stability45:16 - Importance of film education50:08 - Environmental conservation efforts🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'! From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog.https://www.youtube.com/@A2TheShow/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms:👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us.👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com =============================✅ Recommended Playlists👉 A² - Psychologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB 👉 A² Trendinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFCtqEzRZQ8&list=PLJSbTfMFhOyYDfEnLdM2FmO2LBnjd57SY&pp=iAQB ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉Sonja O'Hara on Trust, Authenticity & Diversity in Filmmaking | A2 THE SHOW #549 https://youtu.be/Zh-ISkG6q9M?si=WLc02Lec_p3diUC7👉Middle East vs Western Comedy with Eman Khallouf | A2 THE SHOW #548 https://youtu.be/9N7eFzNa35c?si=8JwhhhQ0eDmYRX4N👉Comedy, Heritage & Survivor’s Guilt: Yaser Al-Nyrabeah on Stand-Up & Storytelling | A2 THE SHOW #547 https://youtu.be/dhvNkrV-OHk?si=OcBgr8SWWc82rs56============================✅ About A2 The ShowWelcome to "A² The Show" – your ticket to the human mind's wild rollercoaster! We're a crew of pals from Lebanon, now globally scattered, who combat homesickness with friendship, gaming, fiery chats, and a sprinkle of controversy.Our podcast is more than just words; it's a fun-fueled rebellion against the every day and a beacon in the mental health fog. With a diverse lineup of guests who've braved the depths of the human psyche, we're here to inspire resilience, provoke thought, and tickle your funny bone.So strap in for a journey through the human mind's crazy maze. It's like your favorite video game, but the cheat codes are science, empathy, and a dash of madness. Dive into "A² The Show" – your unforgettable adventure starts here!Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshowAli "The Professor" Haajl @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.comSaeed El Jammal @saeedjay97Mohamed Owydat @mowydatAbbas Jawhar @abbasjawhar3Ameer Asmar @cold_and_flewSherif Seif El NasrFor Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com