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LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION - The Walid Chaya & Kavita Raj Podcast
Watch now at youtube.com/@LightsCameraConversation or listen on your favorite podcast platform! ★ Join entertainment entrepreneurs Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj over a drink on "Lights Camera Conversation," the ultimate Hollywood insider podcast. Discover the glamorous-yet-authentic sides of show business, experience Hollywood special guests, and find inspiration for music, film lovers, and creative professionals alike.
Walid Chaya, actor, director, and writer based in Los Angeles, is known for his work in award-winning TV shows and films and for helping jump-start actors' careers through his school, 'Studio For Performing Arts LA'. Kavita Raj, music manager/founder of ‘Misschief’ Entertainment, an independent record label, and mom of music artists Rhea & Lara Raj, brings a wealth of industry experience to share. Stream now on all platforms!
LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION - The Walid Chaya & Kavita Raj Podcast
S2E5. Arab American Casting's Hamzah Saman: From Acting to CSA Casting Director
Embark on Hamzah's compelling immigrant odyssey, from a war-torn Lebanon to the vibrant landscape of Los Angeles, where he luckily discovered his passion for the arts. He opens up about the highs and lows that paved the way to his current success, offering invaluable insights for actors seeking guidance on representation, networking, and finding their own sense of belonging in the industry. Don't miss this chance to be inspired by Hamzah's remarkable story.
ABOUT HAMZAH SAMAN:
Hamzah Saman is a CSA Casting Director and a proud member of the Casting Society of America. He is also the owner of Arab American Casting and MENASA Actor. Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, Saman moved to the U.S. at the age of 15. He is among the first MENASA and Arab American Casting Directors to establish a significant online presence, boasting over 80,000 members worldwide on the ArabAmericanCasting.com and MENASAactors.com platforms.
Saman's notable credits include working in the LA Casting Unit on the documentary "He Named Me Malala" (2015) directed by the Oscar-winning filmmaker Davis Gugenheim, as well as contributing to the casting process of "Argo" (2012). Committed to reshaping the perception of Arab and Middle Eastern artists in Hollywood, Saman has made significant strides through his casting and acting endeavors.
As a Casting Director, he has been involved in over 40 feature and short films, commercials, and television productions. In 2019, he showcased his acting talents in "General Hospital" and secured four roles in feature films. Additionally, Saman took on the role of "Inmate 093" in Tom Six's horror film trilogy, "The Human Centipede III (Final Sequence)" (2015), delivering a memorable performance alongside Eric Roberts. Furthermore, he lent his voiceover skills to films like "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014) and "Escape Plan" (2013), among others. Follow Hamzah on Instagram @hamzahsaman_csa for more info.
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