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 editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices