Episode 7: “Creating From The Heart” with Director Haya Waseem

In episode seven, we have the pleasure of hearing from Brooklyn based director Haya Waseem surrounding the topic of “creating from the heart”. Nothing lights me up more than when I see someones work and can get a clear 'felt' sense of their spirit, or who they are as a person. That was the case when I was first introduced to Haya’s work back in 2017. I just see so many good-looking ads and shorts these days that posture towards valuable causes or ideals, but they leave me feeling nothing. Hayas work is different, and that is why she is doing some of the best work in the industry right now. In this episode we will start out by hearing a bit about Haya's story and influences, we’ll go into her creative process, thoughts on finding the right collaborators, and then we’ll touch on some of the realities of what it means, or looks like, to create from the heart. If this topic of “creating from the heart” rings a bell for you, I’d love to invite you into our our wellness community for filmmakers at wearevariable.com - After a year of running the community, it’s safe to say that most of us are actively working towards more honest, emotive and heartfelt work, so if you are into this podcast, chances are that you vibe well with the community at large. So I hope to see you there! Haya's Website: http://www.hayawaseem.com/ About Haya: Haya Waseem Is A Pakistani-Canadian Director, Raised In Switzerland, And Living In Brooklyn. Haya’s Debut Feature, Quickening, Premiered To Critical Acclaim At The Toronto International Film Festival In 2021. Follow Haya on Social: https://www.instagram.com/haya_wsm/ Join the Variable community today: www.wearevariable.com