EP31: Between the Screens | Cinema, Community, and the Space Between

In this episode, we sit down with Butheina Kazim, founder of Cinema Akil, home to the Reel Palestine Film Festival, to explore what exists beyond the screen—within the spaces we hold, the stories we choose, and the communities we build.What began as a series of pop-ups has grown into a cultural landmark in Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue. Butheina shares her journey from media to mission, reflecting on the intention behind building a cinema rooted in regional identity, independent thought, and collective belonging.We explore the emotional, political, and communal power of film, the value of slow and intentional growth, and the quiet beauty that lives between the stories—before the lights dim, after the credits roll, and in the lingering impact of a shared experience.We hope you find something to consider.Connect with the Guest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butheinahk/X: https://x.com/butheinaCinema Akil Website: https://cinemaakil.comReel Palestine Website: http://www.reelpalestine.orgFind us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/Listen to us (all available platforms)Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-to-consider/id1674861838Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618zDVAJO0teMngLOzyKz4?si=8bfddd1364d34fc7Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about