Hello World!
Some people call me unconventional. Others say I’m creative, quirky. But everyone can agree that I’m obsessed with the art of filmmaking. Filmmaking is a visual expression of emotions and states of being. It’s a beautiful thing to stay in (or go out, whichever you prefer) watch a movie that speaks to you and complements your mood of the moment. Or a movie that inspires you to act, or stimulates you intellectually. A movie can do all that for you.
I enjoy watching movies of all kinds: comedies (oh, Seth Rogen), horror movies (the more blood-curdling the scream, the better), and, of course, action-packed thrillers (car chases are kind of a big deal). But the ones that I find most fulfilling are the movies that have a message and serve as a platform to help educate and motivate change. The movies that are meant to bring the international community together and foster an educational relationship. The movies that will open our eyes about one another’s cultures and make us more aware of other ideologies of the world.
Sound familiar? I am referring to the provocative, thought-provoking films submitted to the chashama Film Festival. And I hope you readers are as excited as I am to see what these filmmakers have to offer. Leading up to and throughout the festival, I’ll be bringing you a weekly dose of commentaries and interpretations of the featured films. No spoilers, regurgitations of detailed plot summaries, or verbose posts that make it pointless to watch the movie in the first place. Instead, look to me as a guide to your viewing experience. I am here to help you get more out of the chashama Film Festival.
Welcome to the chashama experience.