Faisal Hashmi speaks to Emirati filmmaker and founder of Scene Club Nayla Al Khaja as she talks about her boundary-pushing short films, being a woman filmmaker in the region, and how she balances creativity with commercial work.

Short Film Links:

Arabana - https://vimeo.com/14136112
Once - https://vimeo.com/58880890
Malal (Trailer) - https://vimeo.com/58909379

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2. Animal Instincts w/ Nayla Al Khaja

Faisal Hashmi speaks to South African filmmaker George Trummler talks about working as an assistant director in Dubai and on Hollywood films, transitioning to becoming a filmmaker, and how to survive 48 Hour Film Project.

Short Film Links:
The Pillow Case - https://vimeo.com/86905648
Dead Weight - https://vimeo.com/88094835
No Cuts No Glory - https://vimeo.com/99448055

3. From AD to Director w/ George Trummler

In this episode, filmmaker and commercial director Jac Mulder talks about his experience shooting two feature films in Dubai and South Africa, his journey and frustrations with the UAE filmmaking scene.

Special thanks to Kane Rodrigues for recording and mixing the episode.

Links:
My short film Skipped - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGS48Kcax5k
Bordering on Bad Behavior Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjdocEYUgz0

4. Filmmaking Beyond Borders w/ Jac Mulder

Conversations with filmmakers and storytellers from the Emirates about their background, influences, creative process and outlook on the growing industry.

Hosted by UAE-based filmmaker Faisal Hashmi.

Inquiries - faisal@faisalhashmi.com

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