Alzain Alhumaidhi, a Kuwaiti producer at Doors Productions, shared her insights on overcoming challenges in a creative business. Drawing from her 15 years of experience producing films, TV shows, and documentaries, she emphasized the importance of strategic decision-making and financial management.
Alhumaidhi highlighted the delicate balance between creativity and practicality, stating, "You need to play it right and facilitate everyone in the best way at the lowest cost. After all, half of production is about financing." She also acknowledged the limitations of the local market, stating, "The local market has its limitations, so we need to explore opportunities beyond our borders."
Alhumaidhi stressed the importance of utilizing available platforms for funding and showcasing creative work, stating, "Although commercial, our work is about culture and representation. Today, we have platforms that prioritize creators and finance their projects." She also emphasized the need for structure in production, stating, "Structure is essential for production to turn into products, then events, licensing, and more."
For aspiring creatives, Alhumaidhi's advice was to surround oneself with experienced professionals, stating, "Bring in people with more experience than you. It's the only way to stay ahead and avoid burnout."
Alhumaidhi's top takeaways for overcoming challenges and achieving success in a creative business are:
1. Building a Strong Team: Surrounding oneself with experienced professionals to enhance efficiency and overcome obstacles.
2. Strategic Decision-Making: Balancing creativity with practical considerations, especially financial ones.
3. Expanding Horizons: Exploring opportunities beyond the local market.
About Kilmitain
Kilmitain is a series of cultural, societal, and educational talks launched by Khaleejesque in April 2017. The talks feature a variety of creative professionals and industry experts and is an outlet to discuss thought-provoking ideas in an informal setting.
