Ep 7: Creative Vision Qatar in Quotes Podcast

Our guest for this episode is Hissa G. Al Mannai, a successful Qatar-based filmmaker. Hissa gives us a vivid recount of her struggles growing up with undiagnosed eyesight disorder. Amidst this turbulence she narrates how she has made a name for herself in the filmmaking industry a journey she started while in high school. Her journey encapsulates the virtues of perseverance and dedication to work. Hissa hopes to keep making more films beyond Qatar borders and to inspire younger upcoming filmmakers in Qatar.

Follow this episode’s guest, Hissa G. Al Mannai on Instagram @hgalmannai.

Episode Credits
Producer and Host: Ria Sayadi and Thani Al Thani
Sound Editor: Samson Mwenda
Sound Designer: Dalal Garai, Syed Ali Ahsan
Project Manager: Arya Mainali
Artwork: Farah AlSharif, Regina Hossfeldt Gonzalez, Ria Sayadi
Executive Producer: Professor Spencer Striker
Music and Sound Design: Courtesy of Epidemic Music

About the Qatar in Quotes Podcast
The newly launched Qatar in Quotes podcast features the stories of a diverse range of people living in Qatar. It is produced by Northwestern University in Qatar students in a class called Digital Podcast Production, designed and taught by Digital Media Design Professor, Spencer Striker, PhD.

If you have an interesting story to tell and want to featured on an episode, please contact us via our social media channels.

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