“Unveiling Secrets: Ward Kamel’s Journey from Obscurity to Literary Breakthrough”

"Unveiling Secrets: Ward Kamel’s Journey from Obscurity to Literary Breakthrough"

What does it take to transform experiences that tug at your heartstrings into a compelling screenplay? That’s the journey I explored when I had the privilege of interviewing Ward Kamel, the 2024 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting winner. With his winning script “If I Die in America,” Ward navigates profound themes that resonate across cultures and borders. Hailing from Syria and now residing in Brooklyn, his unique perspective provides a rich backdrop to his storytelling. Join me as we delve into Ward’s creative evolution, his thoughts on the art of screenwriting, and how winning the Nicholl Fellowship has opened new doors in his artistic career. Ready to be inspired? Let’s dive in! LEARN MORE.

My interview with the 2024 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting winner.

Ward Kamel

Ward Kamel wrote the original screenplay “If I Die in America” which won a 2024 Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Ward about his creative background, his award-winning script, the craft of screenwriting, and what winning the Nicholl has meant to him.

Here is my complete interview with Ward.

2024 Nicholl Ward Kamel

Scott Myers: Ward, congratulations on winning the Nicholl. That must have been exciting.

Ward Kamel: Yeah, it’s a dream come true for sure.

Scott: Let’s learn about your background. You describe yourself as a Syrian filmmaker based in Brooklyn. Where did you grow up?

Ward: I grew up in Damascus in Syria until I was about 13, and then I moved to Dubai in the UAE and went to an international high school there from 13 to 18. Then at 18 years old, I moved to New York and have been here ever since.

Scott: You must be fixed on what’s going on in Syria right now politically.

Ward: Yeah, very much so. The last 72 hours have been a bit of a whirlwind. I obviously have lots of family there. It’s a mixed bag of emotions, but it’s the most significant thing…

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