In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we chat with Zack Abdulbaki, the director of the award-winning comedy short Helium. The film follows a young man who accidentally inhales helium right before a high-stakes dinner date, leaving him with a squeaky, high-pitched voice and no choice but to stay completely silent. What unfolds is a laugh-out-loud series of misunderstandings and escalating awkwardness that could derail his entire relationship. Zack shares his journey from growing up in Dubai, to studying screenwriting in California, to creating comedic gems like Helium, Scorpion Cocktail, and It's Gone. Tune in for an entertaining conversation about inspiration, cultural perspective, and the art of telling jokes without saying a word!
Our Guest: Zack Abdulbaki You can find him here: https://www.instagram.com/zack_abdulbaki/ or the film here: https://www.instagram.com/helium_movie/
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