My journey as a filmmaker Feat. Omar Waseem

LET'S WALK

English - December 02, 2020 11:28 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB
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On this episode of the "LET'S WALK" we have Omar Waseem, computer science student, filmmaker, photographer, event organizer. In other terms he "does it" all. He shares how he stumbled on photography, filmmaking to collaborating with brands such as the likes of Lexus and Penny Skateboards. He also talks about how he's contributing to the Muslim community especially in times like these alongside he also talks about how he started his own clothing line and much more. Join us as he shares his story!

Timestamps

(00:00) - intro

(02:33) - Secret to being on vacation ALL YEAR

(08:20) - How he got into photography, filmmaking and everything in between

(14:03) - Networking 101

(18:31) - Current projects (Snippet)

(21:17) - Identity Crisis in the community

(27:48) - Buying Camera Equipment

(30:26) - Creating Blue Oceans

(33:33) - Building portfolio when you don't have one

(34:54) - Birth of jorio.co

(40:41) - Fostering Ideas as a creative (Spontaneous vs Routine)