Explore untold stories, raw talent, and honest conversations from film industry voices in the Middle East .

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MENA FILM INDUSTRY PODCAST.

Marianna Boguslavsky, founder & digital strategist at Boguslavsky & Co, interviews some of the most interesting people in the film industry, regionally and internationally, on the topics of their careers, the film industry, creativity, and so much more.

Each episode features unfiltered conversations with studio heads, business leaders, film agency founders, directors, producers, and actors.

Shining a spotlight on the MENA region film industry - Saudi, UAE, Egypt, and beyond.

Being based in this region, Marianna wants to shine a spotlight on the key players and industry leaders in the film industry. Along with learning from those in the know in the region. She wants to hear and share their stories. There is such incredible talent in this region yet not many have a platform to share their voices and stories. She’s looking to change this.

PODCAST GUESTS HAVE INCLUDED

Gianluca Chakra

Hayat Aljowaily

Kasper Selvig

Sameer Al Jaberi

Layal Moukahal

Sami Saif Sirelkhatim

Amanda Turnbull

Gasper Chiaramonte

Mathias Nochis

Sara Calderon

Ed Rowell

Bilal Dayani

Adolf El Assal

Brenden Hubbard

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Listen to the most interesting people in the film industry

Gasper Chiaramonte is a Hollywood video editor and producer. He is best known for working as an Editor on American Idol, Chelsea Lately, The Late Late Show with James Corden & many other TV projects. Gasper shares insights on how to break into Hollywood, the key role an editor plays in unscripted TV, how well editors get paid, along with advice for aspiring editors. Marianna and Gasper chat about how you can't edit chemistry, Chelsea Handler living up to her reputation, the importance of marketing when it comes to indie films, Sean Baker's rise to success, and how YouTube is a great playground to discover your voice as a filmmaker.

Sameer Al Jaberi is the Head of Abu Dhabi Film Commission. Sameer shares his journey into the film industry, being on set of Mission Impossible, the Abu Dhabi Film Commission's new rebate for film producers, and how Abu Dhabi is supporting regional filmmakers. Marianna and Sameer chat about their shared love for ice skating, Vin Diesel, and why nothing beats gaining practical experience on a film production shoot.

Kasper Selvig is a Norwegian podcast producer / audio editor living & working in LA. Marianna and Kasper chat all things podcasting (and why Dax Shepard is the ultimate podcaster), how Kasper ended up working with (the legends behind Armchair Expert & That Was Us podcasts) & why Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch was his favorite podcast to produce. Kasper shares his love for true crime podcasts, and imparts insightful advice for aspiring podcasters.

Brenden Hubbard is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and film festival strategist. Marianna and Brenden worked together on two film marketing projects - ‘Before I Disappear’ & ‘Last night in Rozzie’. Brenden chats his passion for producing, how his career has evolved from film to podcast producing, and how producing American Hostage Podcast with Jon Hamm ended up being so special. He gives valuable film festival advice to up-and- coming filmmakers, and shares why Logan Lerman is his favourite Hollywood actor.