Arsalan Asli - Indie Film Producer & Partner at Five/4 Studios

This week, I sat down with indie film producer Arsalan Asli. He is a friend. As a fellow film lover. As one of my producing partners. He is a true mentor and source of inspiration to me and anyone lucky enough to collaborate with him.  Arsalan Asli was born in Iran and raised in Canada and the US. He began his career in investment banking and real estate development through his family's business in the Middle East. With cinema, art and theatrics as his spiritual compass and lifelong passion, Arsalan transitioned into the entertainment industry after high school. In 2016, Arsalan and his creative partners founded FIVE/4, a multi-faceted entertainment company engaged in the development, packaging and production of content across all genres of independent film, television and new media. He executive produced HALA, AFTER SOPHIE , and PRETEXT - three renowned short films written and directed by trailblazing filmmaker, Minhal Baig. His unyielding and impenetrable passion for film is palpable. I mean, I admit not knowing of half the filmmakers and movies he mentioned during this chat. But this is just one of the ways in which he makes me better everyday. I've grown tremendously as producer thanks to his patience, kindness, and uncompromising ethics. This week, we go deeeppp on many fun topics such as adjusting our expectations around the business, how happiness comes from our relationship with the process, and the ways Hollywood can help the world alter it's perception of black and brown people. Can't wait to hear what you think of this week's chat! Beijos, Caca