#Unscripted

Born and raised in Cairo, Sally Waly started out in advertising before becoming the youngest female producer in the region as the CEO of S Productions. She introduced the first-ever Arabic musical drama, first post-apocalyptic Arab drama, and various US formats to the MENA region. Through S Productions, Sally has redefined TV series production, consistently delivering high-quality content, earning prestigious accolades, and reshaping the industry with innovation and unwavering dedication to storytelling.
 
In "Unscripted," Nadim Safieddine (or Nad's Reviews) engages in honest and thought-provoking conversations with professionals from the Arab entertainment industry. Together, they delve into the industry's core issues, sharing valuable experiences and unfiltered opinions. This podcast aims to provide viewers with an authentic understanding of the challenges plaguing film and TV in the region while acting as a catalyst for meaningful transformation, one conversation at a time.

Unscripted is filmed at Poddster: https://www.poddster.com

01:02 - Intro
01:50 - Getting started in the industry
03:29 - Your first projects at S Productions
04:10 - Adapting Jane The Virgin
07:34 - Further adaptations & their challenges
08:39 - Your proudest production thus far
09:17 - Disappointing projects & learnings
11:38 - Adaptations vs original productions
13:27 - New pitches
14:30 - The biggest problem in the industry today
16:50 - Underdeveloped genres in the region
19:10 - Cracking a global hit & pitching new shows
21:27 - Guiding new writers
22:12 - Writer's room vs single writers
23:20 - Lessons learned from adaptations
25:04 - Arabized Turkish series
27:24 - Long-running series vs limited series
28:21 - Nurturing strong filmmakers in the region
30:30 - Upcoming projects
32:05 - Game time

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