"Films can change society; they have the power to shape laws, perceptions, and even nations." In this episode of *Paradiso Talks*, we dive into the world of filmmaking in Kurdistan with our special guest Bavi Yasin, a passionate advocate for the art of cinema and the founder of the Kurdistan Film Commission (KFO). Discover the challenges and opportunities of establishing a local film industry, the power of cinema in storytelling, and the journey from watching Italian classics like *Cinema Paradiso* to building a sustainable film scene in the region. We also discuss the global film market, the impact of recent strikes, and how local filmmakers can navigate their way to the international stage. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation! Don’t miss the second episode of the season! Subscribe now! Enjoy listening!... Website: https://www.kfo.krd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560311967069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmslemani/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kurdistan-film-office-slemani-kfo ——————————————————————— Host: https://www.instagram.com/mr.b711/ Videography: https://www.instagram.com/ak2o__o0/ Audiography: Hedi Graphic Design: https://www.instagram.com/rzn.sm/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paradiso.talks/ Our Platforms: https://linktr.ee/paradiso.talks ——————————————————————— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Cinema Paradiso 05:14 The Art of Cinema 06:32 KFO (Kurdistan Film Office) 12:21 What is a Film Industry? 16:49 Berlinala Film Festival 31:38 How did it all start? 35:45 Advice for Filmmakers 41:36 Fav Movie and TV Shows 45:32 Final Remarks ——————————————————————— #paradisotalks #kurdistan #kurdistanfilm #cinemaparadiso #filmindustry #kurdishcinema #independentfilmmaking #mediainKurdistan #sulaimani #filmmaking #podcast2024 #culturalrevival #filmcommission #baviyasin #kfo