43. Maryam Mir: Navigating the Creative Process in Film

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Lighter Impact with Besan

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What does it look like to make an impact in the world and feel lighter doing it? Join us as we explore the power of mindfulness, somatics, and spirituality in the creation of meaningful impact. Whether you're an entrepreneur, activist, or simply someone looking to make a difference, this podcast will provide you with insights and tools to do so more intentionally.

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43. Maryam Mir: Navigating the Creative Process in Film

Lighter Impact with Besan

52 minutes 27 seconds

7 months ago

43. Maryam Mir: Navigating the Creative Process in Film

In this episode, Brooklyn-based filmmaker and writer Maryam Mir shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a consulting career to filmmaking. As a Kashmiri-Canadian born in Germany, raised in Bahrain, with Kenyan ancestry, Maryam finds inspiration in the warmth, joy, and gentleness of her many communities.

She explores the powerful intersections of identity, storytelling, and social impact, emphasizing how filmmaking can create a sense of belonging and possibility. Maryam reflects on the discomfort of being a beginner in creative endeavors, the collaborative nature of filmmaking, and the importance of nurturing one’s creative life force.

We dive deep into the process behind her acclaimed short film Sweet Refuge, which has been screened at over 40 festivals and won multiple awards. Maryam takes us through the entire journey—from the initial spark of inspiration for the story, to the careful selection of actors, the challenges of filming over five days in Brooklyn, and the joy of sharing the film at festivals around the world.

Watch Sweet Refuge here.

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Maryam Mir is a Pillars Artist Fellow ‘24 (founded by Riz Ahmed x Netflix), Gotham Marcie Bloom Fellow ’23, NYFA Artist Awardee ’22 and Asian American Writers' Workshop Fellow '19.
Her narrative short, “Sweet Refuge”, screened at 40+ festivals, won several awards, including a Directors Guild of America Jury Award and was acquired by AMC+ as part of their "Future of Film: AAPI Rising Stars". Her latest narrative film, "Grandma Swim", set in Bahrain, is currently in post-production, with support from the Doha Film Institute. She also recently produced "Sarah Thankam Mathews: After All This" for PBS' American Masters and is currently producing another documentary short in partnership with REI and The Redford Center. She holds an MFA degree from NYU Tisch’s Graduate Film Program, where she was an Ang Lee Scholar and concentrated in writing and directing. Prior to film school, she worked in consulting for half a decade in New York and Dubai, where she helped Fortune 50 organizations strengthen their culture through storytelling and design.

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