Episode 125 - Hicham Hajji [Film Director]
Hicham Hajji, Director of the film "Redemption Day", shares how he put all his chips on the table and risked everything to direct his movie and also recount numerous stories from his career. Enjoy!
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Show Notes:
4:33 - What the movie "The Shining" means to Hicham.
7:29 - Celine Dion's music video.
10:20 - Getting the courage to go all-in on his film directing.
12:33 - "Be honest with yourself ... "
14:40 - Summary of the movie "Redemption Day"
21:24 - Advice from Nancy Foy.
25:00 - "A passport full of stamps is better than a house ... "
29:45 - Don't stop and listen to every dog that barks.
32:45 - The next movie will be a musical comedy in the EDM world.
35:42 - Guitar lessons.
37:48 - "Stop what you are doing and follow your passion ... "
42:17 - The importance of "Redemption Day" for the Moroccan film community.
45:28 - Advice from Mario Kassar.
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