#134. Short-form storytelling with filmmaker Asha Alaji-Sharif

Asha Alaji-Sharif is a designer by day and filmmaker by night—or dawn, if she’s getting up early to get a sunrise drone shot.  With several film projects already under her belt, the Atlanta-based creative’s latest is The Four Noble Truths, a film about her brother-in-law, Maeta, with sziocphrenia. It premiered at Voices with Impact Film Festival, a festival focused on mental health and lifting up causes to raise awareness.  Mikey and Molly reunite with Asha (a former Ranchero & friend of the ‘cast) to discuss her creative process, storyboarding and how in the heck one can edit such a rich story in the span of only five minutes.  Asha’s project proves that short films can be a masterclass in concise storytelling, messaging and skillfully conveying stigmatized topics. This is an episode for: people that have to say a lot in a short amount of time, presenters, filmmakers and creatives of all kinds. What’s in the Spice Cabinet??  Check out more about the Voices with Impact Film Festival! The film Asha lifts up from this year isn’t publicly available yet but it’s called Brotherly. Asha’s film, The Four Noble Truths, will also be available soon. :)  Other filmmakers that inspire Asha? The Last Black Man in San Francisco - “That film is just stunning.” Inside Out 2 All-time faves? Trey Edward Shults - fave director Waves, It Comes At Night Where can people find & follow Asha? Instagram LinkedIn What’s your walkout song?  Moment - Victoria Monét