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with Amber Fares, Award-Winning Documentary Director: Spotlighting Untold Stories from the Middle East

The challenges of representing the voices of the people in her films, the difficulties faced by independent filmmakers in finding distribution, and the current state of the filmmaking industry.

In this episode we are delighted to have Amber Fares, an award-winning documentary director, producer and social entrepreneur. Amber is known for her impactful documentaries including "We are Ayenda", which won the Grand Prix for Entertainment at the 2024 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and "Speed Sisters", which chronicles the Middle East's first all-woman race car driving team.

Amber's journey is fascinating—transitioning from a background in business and marketing to filmmaking. She's a Canadian of Lebanese descent and has worked on various projects, including one with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

Her films have won numerous awards and have played in film festivals around the world, including TIFF, Sheffield, Hot Docs, IDFA, CPH:Dox and Doc NYC.

We'll talk about Amber's experiences, the challenges of representing voices from complex regions like Palestine, and her thoughts on the future of the filmmaking industry.

So, join us for an inspiring conversation with Amber Fares, as we uncover the stories behind the camera and the heart of a filmmaker dedicated to making a difference.

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