#32 Amma Asante: An Award-Winning Director

Today I’m joined by BAFTA Award-Winning Director Amma Asante. Amma started out as an actress. In 2004 Amma’s directorial debut film A Way of Life premiered at the Toronto Film festival, and Amma won 17 International awards. At the 2005 BAFTA Film Awards Amma received the BAFTA Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a writer/director. Amma films include Belle, A United Kingdom and Where Hands Touch with Amandla Stenberg.In today's episode, Amma shares her experience of trying to be an actor as a teenager in the 80s. You'll learn about the constant rejection she faced at school, the importance of sisterhood. You'll learn why the pressure of representation might be what holds you back.Prisca will be back next week to discuss the comparison trap, and we have some room for a few more questions. If you have a problem with marketing, branding, career or taking the next step send to [email protected] or visit wannabepodcast.com and select ‘Ask A Question’.If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.ukBe sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. Show notes update on Wednesday.Thank you for listening! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.