How to Identify Your Filmmaking Voice and Expand Beyond It
Aug 23, 2022
35:35
Filmmaker, actor, & writer Cherien Dabis shares how navigating clashing cultures and embracing multiple perspectives expanded her voice and helped grow her career…
In this episode, we talk about…
- How dangerous stereotypes inspired Cherien to become a storyteller
- Embracing the outsider perspective in both Arab and American cultures
- Transitioning from festivals to working with comedy legends
- Seizing opportunities to learn and a reminder to not take yourself too seriously
- Advice for managing the waiting game between gigs
- Staying true to yourself and knowing the people who want your voice will find you
- Honoring the choice to say no and being responsible about what you create
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