It’s not every day you meet someone who has made an extreme career shift after decades of an already fulfilling and successful career. Sara AlRoshoud is an Executive Producer and Actor who is passionate about creativity and storytelling. Unlike many artists in the movie industry, she didn’t dream of becoming Hollywood’s next big star or spend her childhood years starring in school plays.
As a child and young adult, she lived in several countries where she attended school and university and was exposed to colorful and diverse environments and cultures, that have definitely played a role in who she is today. She graduated from university with a degree in Business and a graduate degree in Human Resources, climbed the corporate ladder, and excelled.
It wasn’t until the 2020 pandemic when she realized that life is short and that she might be interested in pursuing something wholly different, that she was more interested in. She was always interested in the art of movie-making and loves visiting studios whenever she travels to see the mechanics and “behind the scenes” of movie-making. Sara started taking classes and courses and was inspired to write her own short about a real-life experience at an airport.
“I’ve always loved movies and the process of making a movie. I began by executive producing a short film called ‘Random Check’. While casting, I struggled to find the right person to portray me, so I started training at Stella Adler LA and then UCLA for my acting role. Since then, I’ve fallen in love with both producing and acting,” she explains.
Sara’s energy is infectious and endearing, she is passionate about using her new vocation and skills to tell new stories. “I love immersing myself in different voices and narratives, and I’m always excited to see how stories shape our understanding of the world. The most exciting thing for me is the potential to explore uncharted narrative territory. I enjoy creating original stories, collaborating on scripts, and witnessing the movie come together as both producer and actor. The greatest challenge lies in overcoming the limitations of working on a film with a certain budget and finding a way to truly connect with an audience on an emotional level,” she says.
After finishing Random Check, she worked on a short called Single Mother. Both shorts have yet to be published for the public and should be available by the end of the year. Currently, she is in the pre-production phase of a feature film. Sara says she is excited to see the project take off, and the main challenge for this project is mainly budget constraints.
Sara is nowhere near being done, she wants to bring what she’s learned about the process of filmmaking and acting to Kuwait too as well as bring forth underrepresented perspectives. “I aim to include voices from all walks of life, and I strive to ensure my own output reflects this commitment to inclusivity,” she explains.
We’re sure that she will do it all because, if we’ve learned anything from meeting her, it is that if you are interested in something and passionate about it, you will find a way to get it done.
TRUTH OR DARE QUESTIONNAIRE
How would your mother describe you in one word?
Reliable
How would you describe your mother in one word?
My everything (Allah Yerhamha)
What is the most ridiculous question you’ve ever been asked?
Do you have ketchup in Kuwait?
What is the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?
Changing my career path and moving to the US.
What is your theme song?
“The Pink Panther Theme” by Henry Mancini
What word in the English or Arabic language do you wish you had invented?
Cherish
Where would you like to live?
Kuwait
What is your dream retirement location?
Japan
What is the first famous quote that comes to your mind?
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs
Which animal best describes your perfect partner, be it in business, or in life?
A bee
Do you miss anything from your childhood and if so, what is it?
The excitement of hearing the ice-cream man shout “Bareed”.
If you could change your name, to what would you change it?
I like my name, it’s international.
How would you describe your handshake, in one word?
Firm and strong.
What is the toughest part of your character?
Loyalty
Who is your favorite historical figure?
Ibn Battuta
What in the world do you least desire?
Validation
What do you think is lacking in the world, which [if there were more of it] would make the world a better place?
Empathy
Why do you think most people, who do, like you?
[I am]caring and protective
Finish this sentence: “Happiness is…” … peace
Follow @s.alroshoud on Instagram to learn more about her and her upcoming projects.
