The Timeless Art of Storytelling with Fahad Al-Kuwari
In our third captivating episode of The Ajyal Show, we explore the timeless power of storytelling with Fahad Al-Kuwari, an award-winning writer and art director. Fahad delves into the significance of stories as one of humanity's oldest tools, examining their profound impact on psychology and their enduring presence in our lives. He discusses mythological stories, Joseph Campbell’s "Hero’s Journey," and the relationship between archetypes and human psychology.
Fahad shares his insights on how stories help us find meaning and express complex values like love, grief, and freedom. Highlighting his personal journey of following his passion for filmmaking, he reveals the process behind creating La’eeb, the FIFA World Cup 2022™ Official Mascot, and how storytelling can bridge cultures. Join us for this enlightening and engaging discussion on the transformative power of storytelling and its imaginative role in addressing real-world issues.
More About Our Guest Fahad Al-Kuwari
Fahad Al-Kuwari is an award-winning writer and art director. He began his career in the art department, working on projects such as Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, as well as several short films with Innovation Films and the Doha Film Institute. Fahad is the joint recipient of a Merit Award from The CIDA Awards for Excellence for developing a production design curriculum for the Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, where he guest lectured from 2016 until 2019. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a master’s degree in Film and Screen Studies from Goldsmith’s College, University of London. He currently works as a senior content developer at Katara Studios.