How to Identify Your Filmmaking Voice and Expand Beyond It

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 Links to Resources: Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Sign up for NordVPN here: https://nordvpn.com/nofilmschool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices