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FAST 5 WITH... Zahra Alsamawi

FAST 5 WITH... ZAHRA ALSAMAWI

Iraqi-born filmmaker, Zahra Alsamawi is preparing for the world premiere of her film, ABU NAWAS KINGDOM at the 2013 Arab Film Festival Australia.

1. Who is Zahra Alsamawi?
I am Zahra Alsamawi, living in Liverpool 2170. I have a bachelor degree of Film Production Studies from SAE Sydney. Now I am studying Masters of Media Arts and Production.

2. What has she been doing?
I really enjoy making films. Also film analysing so I watch lots of films and I love to read the director's intention of the filming shots and mise en scene in general. Plus I ask lots of questions about why this specific director chose this shot and what does he/she want to portray from this method of filming.

3. How do you approach directing a film like Abu Nawas Kingdom?
I love art, colours, poetry, culture's symbols, Arabic calligraphy, and things that have meaning and history. That's why Abu Nawas Kingdom is approached in this way because I tried to make an animated artwork rather than a film!   MORE

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CALL OUT Young Choreographers: Fast + Fresh 2013

Now in its sixth year, Fast + Fresh Dance is returning to Riverside, Parramatta, in November 2013 to showcase short dance works choreographed and performed by Sydney’s finest young talent in dance. Applications are open to all choreographers 21 and under!  MORE

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New Dance Work: Opal Vapour »  FRIDAY JUNE 21 8PM; SATURDAY JUNE 22, 2PM & 8PM 21 JUN - 22 JUN
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