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    

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