Troubled Artists
Troubled Artists
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A podcast for artists about artists. I'll be talking with many talented individuals around the world, as we dive deep into their creative personas and troubles surrounding their lives as artists.
Thank you for tuning in, enjoy!
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The podcast focuses on the artistic journeys of creators, including musicians, filmmakers, and writers, with episodes highlighting topics such as overcoming creative struggles, the evolution of artistic identity, and practical advice for success, featuring guests like Pete Berwick, who discusses his extensive career in music and film, and Joshua Boshell, who shares insights from independent filmmaking ventures.
A podcast for artists about artists. I’ll be talking with many talented individuals around the world, as we dive deep into their creative personas and troubles surrounding their lives as artists.
Thank you for tuning in, enjoy!
Welcome to the 42nd episode of the Troubled Artists Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing filmmaker and host of the Cinema Flow Podcast, Zack Abdulbaki.
Zack Abdulbaki has created several short films, including Annie, Are You Okay?, It’s Gone, Scorpion Cocktail, and Helium. The latter of which has screened at over 25 film festivals.
Zack is also the host and producer of the Cinema Flow Podcast. He has interviewed actors and filmmakers promoting movies from Neon, Paramount, Netflix, Sony, Shudder, Roadside Attractions, IFC Films, Lionsgate, Peacock, Hulu, and Warner Bros.
He is also the creator of the Firework Film Festival which will be held on November 1st, 2026 at the Gardena Cinema in California.
As a producer, Zack has also helped other directors realize their projects, including the upcoming short films, Orion, The Interview, and the feature film, The Courier.
Zack is currently in development on a new short film, Shave the Cat. As well as a feature film titled Mystery Flight.
As a production assistant, Zack has worked on several television shows, including 9-1-1 and Chicago P.D.
You can see Zack acting in the background of several shows including Grey’s Anatomy, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Paradise, The Lincoln Lawyer, St. Dennis Medical, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, She’s Fine, Forever, Stick, Poser, Bannister, Comics Unleashed,and The Land.
We’ll be discussing his upbringings as an artist, his highlights and struggles, and share advice for other filmmakers.
Zack Abdulbaki’s Website: https://www.zackbaki.com/
Zack Abdulbaki’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zack_abdulbaki?stkn=bzA1MWt4dHVid2t1
Cinema Flow Podcast’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@cinema_flow_podcast?si=u0_3gnIa2Pgti-Uj
Submit your short film to the Firework Film Festival by SEPTEMBER 30TH: https://www.fireworkfilmfestival.com/
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