Many of us left Cyprus and stayed away for decades to pursue a career in the arts. If you had a passion for the world of entertainment, for TV or film, you had to go where the work was; and it wasn't here. Our next guest is part of a long overdue change for the island. She has made history with the first Cypriot production on Netflix. A film shot entirely in Cyprus, with a lead actor and major streaming collaboration that are putting us in the spotlight. Discover all about 'Find Me Falling' and the talented Stelana Kliris on our latest podcast.
CHAPTERS:
00:18 Episode intro
00:37 Guest intro
01:07 A bit about the film
01:34 How does it feel to achieve this goal
02:12 A spotlight on the arts
03:07 A trip down memory lane
04:00 The journey from South Africa
07:39 Credibility in the industry
08:44 Impact on the island and economy
10:00 Your company Meraki Films
10:29 Production work in Cyprus
11:13 The path to Netflix
13:16 Tell us about the casting
14:45 Moving to Cyprus
16:54 Cyprus as an asset and character
18:03 More about the promotional side
18:48 The title and narrative
20:04 Romcom with an edge
20:48 Arts and culture in Cyprus
23:12 Raising a daughter in 2024
25:49 New York Film Academy
27:49 Art imitating life; synchronicities
29:14 What's next for Stelana
30:26 The crew (film family)
31:49 Work-life balance
32:30 Describe Cyprus in three words
33:52 Challenges of living on other countries
34:45 One thing you would change about Cyprus
37:07 Social media and AI
42:30 Your favourite movie
45:32 Thanks and closing
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