Episode 148 – Creative direction Amna Abulhoul

In this episode we are joined by Amna Abulhoul, talking all things creative. Amna is a Creative Director, and her last role was Creative Director for the Ceremonies at Expo 2020 Dubai. She developed creative programming for Al Wasl Plaza, the iconic centrepiece of Expo 2020, from concept and narrative to immersive experiences. Amna was also responsible for creating and developing the Expo 2020 Mascots, bringing the characters and their story to life. Amna has worked in creative production for more than eight years. She began her career in the Blue Sky department at Walt Disney Imagineering, Los Angeles. This role saw her contribute to the creative concepts and designs for rides and attractions in Disney theme parks. Amna studied Motion Graphics (Animation) at Zayed University and Architecture at the American University in Dubai. We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here! @theatreartlife Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.