From Kenya to Australia: The Journey of Filmmaker Kauthar Abdulalim | Coffee Pump (E016)

Welcome to "Coffee Pump" the caffeinated podcast where we brew up memorable moments! In this E016, we step back into the world of Cinema and storytelling featuring the inspiring Kauthar Abdulalim, an Australian Muslim filmmaker and producer based in Naarm, Melbourne. We Dive deep into Kauthar's remarkable journey in the film industry, from her award-winning short film "The Ninth Tower" to her groundbreaking work in documentary productions. Kauthar's achievements speak volumes, with her compelling film "The Ninth Tower" premiering at the prestigious 2021 Melbourne International Film Festival and winning Best Short Film at the 2022 VMC Film Festival. Her dedication to social justice filmmaking is evident in her impactful roles as an Impact Producer in ABC's "You See Monsters" and Production Manager in SBS's "Our African Roots" and "Who the Bloody Hell Are We?". In our conversation, Kauthar shares her upbringing in Kenya and the transformative experience of moving to Australia. She discusses her path into the film industry, which was inspired by her pursuit of Islamic Studies. We explore the origins of her first short film, "Found," and delve into important social issues, including Islamophobia and racism in Australia. Kauthar also opens up about her ventures into web series, including her experiences in Bollywood and the founding of Blacksand Pictures. She details the creative process behind her TikTok short film, #MATCHED, and offers insights into her future projects in Kenya, highlighting her commitment to storytelling that fosters inclusivity and social change. Join us as we navigate through Kauthar's creative journey, her insights on the film industry, and her future aspirations that promise to make a profound impact. #CoffeePumpPodcast #KautharAbdulalim #StorytellingForChange #InclusivityInFilm #blacsandpictures #kenyanyoutuber #kenyanpodcast #sajidvayani Find our guest Kauthar Abdulalim - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kauthh?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kauthh/ - Blacksand Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/blacksandpictures?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== CoffeePump Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeepumppodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Instagram: https://instagram.com/sajidvayani?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== - TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sajvayani - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sajidvayani - Twitter / X: https://x.com/sajvayani?s=21 Coffee Pump Audio: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-pump/id1711398436 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1unCgwcsMSoG7YfgAu73