A2 THE SHOW #620🎬 Our next guest on A2 THE SHOW is Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya, the acclaimed Lebanese filmmaker behind Very Big Shot and Netflix’s Jinn. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to become a filmmaker today: finding your voice, telling stories that travel across cultures, and navigating the realities of Arab cinema on a global stage. Mir-Jean shares the story behind Very Big Shot, his experience directing Jinn, his thoughts on streaming, censorship, indie vs. mainstream filmmaking, and the lessons every aspiring filmmaker needs to hear.IG: @kabreet_productions🔔Please visit our website to get more information: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/⏰Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction06:11 – Best Time to Become a Filmmaker11:12 – Making Arabic Films for the World16:40 – Why Arab Youth Avoid Arabic Content20:43 – What Makes Lebanese Films Stand Out26:04 – The Inspiration Behind Very Big Shot31:03 – The True Story Behind a Key Scene37:06 – Storytelling Over Technology41:09 – How Streaming Changed Lebanese Cinema46:16 – Filmmaking as a Business52:24 – Censorship & Lebanon's Oscar Process1:00:17 – Art vs. Audience1:08:34 – Why I Joined Netflix's Jinn1:12:11 – Handling Online Threats & Hate🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'! From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog.https://www.youtube.com/@A2TheShow/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms:👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us.👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com =============================✅ Recommended Playlists👉 A² - Psychologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB 👉 A² Trendinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFCtqEzRZQ8&list=PLJSbTfMFhOyYDfEnLdM2FmO2LBnjd57SY&pp=iAQB ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉The Hidden Loneliness Crisis | Hikari (Beef, Tokyo Vice, Rental Family) https://acesse.one/xhr8d7l👉 From Trial Lawyer to Stand-Up Comedian | Paul Farahvar https://shorturl.at/Ha3p8👉How This Director Built Movies in a Country Falling Apart https://shorturl.at/l3aho​=============================✅ About A2 The Show.Welcome to "A² The Show" – your ticket to the human mind's wild rollercoaster! We're a crew of pals from Lebanon, now globally scattered, who combat homesickness with friendship, gaming, fiery chats, and a sprinkle of controversy.Our podcast is more than just words; it's a fun-fueled rebellion against the everyday and a beacon in the mental health fog. With a diverse lineup of guests who've braved the depths of the human psyche, we're here to inspire resilience, provoke thought, and tickle your funny bone.So strap in for a journey through the human mind's crazy maze. It's like your favorite video game, but the cheat codes are science, empathy, and a dash of madness. Dive into "A² The Show" – your unforgettable adventure starts here!Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshowAli The Professor @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.comSaeed El Jammal @saeedjay97For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com

A2 THE SHOW #619 Our next guest on A2 THE SHOW is acclaimed filmmaker -Mitsuyo Miyazaki (Hikari )🎬✨Born in Osaka and now creating across Japan and the U.S., Hikari has become known for emotionally powerful stories that explore identity, loneliness, human connection, and what it means to truly belong. From her breakthrough film 37 Seconds to directing episodes of Beef, Tokyo Vice, and her latest feature Rental Family starring Brendan Fraser, her work continues to resonate globally.In this episode, we dive into storytelling, compassion in cinema, the reality of loneliness, finding your artistic voice, collaborating with actors, the meaning behind rental families in Japan, and how human connection can become a path toward healing.

🔗IG: @thehikarism

🌎WEBSITE: https://www.hikarifilms.com/

👉Please visit our website to get more information: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/

⏰Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction06:54 – Disability, challenges & beauty

13:52 – Collaborating with actors

19:40 – Finding an artistic voice2

7:28 – Human emotion in film

33:32 – Loneliness anywhere

39:26 – Directors & hidden acting skills

45:06 – Rental families & loneliness

51:14 – Emotional support without stigma

56:42 – Breaking societal expectations

🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'!

From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog.https://www.youtube.com/@A2TheShow/?sub_confirmation=1

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms:

👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221

👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362

✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow

🔗 Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/a2theshow

✅ Stay Connected With Us

👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow

👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow

👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/

✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com

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✅ Recommended Playlists

👉 A² - Psychologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB

👉 A² Trendinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFCtqEzRZQ8&list=PLJSbTfMFhOyYDfEnLdM2FmO2LBnjd57SY&pp=iAQB

✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:

👉 From Trial Lawyer to Stand-Up Comedian | Paul Farahvar https://shorturl.at/Ha3p8

👉How This Director Built Movies in a Country Falling Apart https://shorturl.at/l3aho​

👉 Abdul El-Sayed Exposes the Money Behind American Politics https://l1nk.dev/mnrtu8t​

✅ About A2 The Show.

Welcome to "A² The Show" – your ticket to the human mind's wild rollercoaster! We're a crew of pals from Lebanon, now globally scattered, who combat homesickness with friendship, gaming, fiery chats, and a sprinkle of controversy.Our podcast is more than just words; it's a fun-fueled rebellion against the everyday and a beacon in the mental health fog. With a diverse lineup of guests who've braved the depths of the human psyche, we're here to inspire resilience, provoke thought, and tickle your funny bone.So strap in for a journey through the human mind's crazy maze. It's like your favorite video game, but the cheat codes are science, empathy, and a dash of madness.

Dive into "A² The Show" – your unforgettable adventure starts here!

Ride the digital waves with us on social media:

@a2theshowAli The Professor @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.com

Saeed El Jammal @saeedjay97

A2 THE SHOW #618From the courtroom to sold-out comedy stages, this week we’re joined by comedian, former trial litigator, podcast host, and storyteller Paul Farahvar. Known for his sharp dry humor and quick wit, Paul shares how he left law behind to pursue stand-up full time — and what it really takes to build a career in comedy.In this episode, we dive into the reality of stand-up, persuasion, social media criticism, comedy culture, and current events.WEBSITE: https://www.paulfcomedy.com/IG: @paulfarahvarPlease visit our website to get more information: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/⏰Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction06:55 – Winning cases through listening & simplicity13:47 – The long road to stand-up success21:36 – Taxpayer costs & legal consequences27:43 – Joke theft, gay marriage joke & SNL similarities33:35 – Money, entrepreneurship & comedy culture39:10 – Epstein and comedy world connections44:41 – Why persuasion matters50:35 – Responding to online criticism with humor🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'! From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog.https://www.youtube.com/@A2TheShow/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms:👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us.👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com =============================✅ Recommended Playlists👉 A² - Psychologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB 👉 A² Trendinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFCtqEzRZQ8&list=PLJSbTfMFhOyYDfEnLdM2FmO2LBnjd57SY&pp=iAQB ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉How This Director Built Movies in a Country Falling Apart https://shorturl.at/l3aho👉 Abdul El-Sayed Exposes the Money Behind American Politics https://l1nk.dev/mnrtu8t👉 The Truth About Erectile Dysfunction & Men’s Health with Dr. Elliot Justin https://shorturl.at/wA6Fj=============================✅ About A2 The Show.Welcome to "A² The Show" – your ticket to the human mind's wild rollercoaster! We're a crew of pals from Lebanon, now globally scattered, who combat homesickness with friendship, gaming, fiery chats, and a sprinkle of controversy.Our podcast is more than just words; it's a fun-fueled rebellion against the everyday and a beacon in the mental health fog. With a diverse lineup of guests who've braved the depths of the human psyche, we're here to inspire resilience, provoke thought, and tickle your funny bone.So strap in for a journey through the human mind's crazy maze. It's like your favorite video game, but the cheat codes are science, empathy, and a dash of madness. Dive into "A² The Show" – your unforgettable adventure starts here!Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshowAli The Professor @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.comSaeed El Jammal @saeedjay97