SEF Backstage Pass
SEF backstage pass is a platform powered by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival. Think of this podcast as the behind the scenes pass to the festival experience, the inspiring talks from the keynote speakers, the thought-provoking conversations, and a glimpse into the magic that makes the festival truly special. Here, you will be joining our exceptional guests as they share their personal journeys; the changemakers who abandoned the limitations that others set for them and let only their ambitions dictate what is possible. This is not just a place to get inspired, it’s a community that you will relate to and a platform that will share real strategies and tools to get you closer to answering the question. “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Sharjahef.com
SEF Backstage Pass
How to Turn Culture into Content
How did FREEJ — a show that redefined animation in the Arab world and gave a voice to Emirati identity — become one of the region’s most iconic cultural creations?
In this episode, Mohammed Saeed Harib, creator of FREEJ, SIRAJ, and director of Rashid & Rajab, shares his journey from sketching characters in university to launching Lammtara, the studio behind the UAE’s first animated series.
This episode is a masterclass in storytelling, risk-taking, and staying true to your roots.
🎧 This episode was produced in partnership with Poddster.
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