Today we’d like to introduce you to Eman Elsweisy.
After graduating from UHCL in 2003 with a BS computer science, because of her passion about Arts. Eman accepted a job offer. One as Digital Content Specialist at Free Music “One of the top music and video productions in Egypt. after turning down a job offer from drilling and oil companies in Texas. As a lyricist Eman wrote some of the most known top songs for stars in Egypt and the Middle East. She is most known for Wad Ya Asmarany (Tanned One) / Hamid ElShari, Yateem (Orphan)/Moustafa Shawky, Hassa Demoak (Feeling your tears) /Faty & Zalan (Upset)/ Farida. Arabic poetry structure played a significant role in shaping her English lyrics style as well.
After three years living in Egypt, Eman decided to return back home to Houston and still focus on her career in songwriting and thought about acting but was hesitant she struggled a lot in school as a child thinking she can’t memorize contents. Few months after returning to Houston, Eman suffered from a virus that impacted the nervous system affecting her physical abilities and for a few years delayed her plans. She started teaching at an elementary school in Texas, to support kids emotionally and academically.
Couple of years later not fully recovered, Eman straggled emotionally in her marriage. Having a baby kept her stronger and going. November 2016, Watching the Marvel Film Doctor Strange, motivated by the amazing metaphors in the script, Eman started writing lyrics “DOCTOR STRANGE” for the first time in four years at the movies on her jeans.
Doctor Strange the film was the spark that reminded her of how strong of a person she is capable. Desiring to enjoy life and not just exist Eman divorced, lost 60lbs and was fully healed. August 2018, Eman started acting class and discovered her passion and ability to memorize any script she can feel and believe.
In March 2019, Eman signed up with Rome Talent and started to audition. Her first audition was a huge gathering of talents, directors, actors… etc. Eman was given a Spanish script even though her resume listed English and Arabic as her only language. When Eman apologized for not speaking Spanish, the professional auditioning Eman started talking in a relatively stressed voice. “Your resume says bilingual… go work on your Spanish, we don’t have time for that”. Recalling her professional skills Eman smiled and wished everyone good luck.
Right after the audition and long drive, Eman reported to an acting class “not her current acting coach”, someone already told the acting coach about what happened as they were at the same audition. The acting coach told Eman “You should keep your hair cover, they will know you are from the middle east and not mistaken you for a Hispanic” Eman responded “I don’t want to cover my hair; I will act for a living. I’m from Houston, Houston is where I grew up” coach responded in a form of joking “don’t tell your religious leaders. Don’t get me in trouble”
The acting coach decided to show Vin Diesel Short Film | Multi-Facial (1995) to the class since it has similarities to what happened to Eman at the audition. Eman made a post on Instagram that she is very well known for. Of course, no one believed but her.
Eman wrote a short story “Lives In Me” and struggled a lot because no one was interested in being part of the film cast or crew. As she researched filmmaking strategies, she was able to register for an Echo Film School workshop with Barry Atkins who is also an instructor at the Art Institute, Houston. Working closely with Eman watching her passion and will, Barry accepted to be Eman’s AD and cinematographer and worked out a very flexible payment plan.
Many actors turned down the roles after accepting including 3 different actors just for the role of Sam two days before the shoot. Special thanks to the beautiful cast and crew who believed the dream and lived to make it reality (Barry Atkins, Alfonso Aguirre, Chip Davison, Marco Khar, Marie France Louis, Samuel Menendez, Trey Peyton, Vivien Vu-Sosa).
Many Houston creative talents heard about Eman, how impressed and pleased everyone was working on set. Many approached Eman to help them and hire her as part of the crew and as a filmmaker. March 2020, Lives In Me received a Bronze REMI at World Fest, Houston (event delayed due to Covid 19) followed by nominations as a director and actress at different festivals for Lives In Me “Drama” and One Dave At A Time “Comedy” (awards and nomination listed on IMDB). Special Thanks to the cast and crew of One Dave At A Time. Vickie Guerrero, Chip Davison, Bobo Hoang, Corwyn Russell, Angela Perkins, Jana Dayan and Edgar Alvidrez.
Eman then registered Imaginary Preview Films as a filmmaking and production services in the state of TEXAS to connect and help passionate professionals in Houston. Covid 19 has delayed all the shooting dates but Eman is Involved in more future projects as cast and/or crew.
Eman Elsweisy is focusing on Acting as her main career but also enjoys filmmaking. “I dream to ACT for a living. For now, as I strive to achieve, Life is a big set and ACTING is my being.”
Imaginary Preview Films / Eman Elsweisy – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Eman then registered Imaginary Preview Films as a filmmaking and production services in the state of TEXAS to connect and help passionate professionals in Houston. Covid 19 has delayed all the shooting dates but Eman is Involved in more future projects as cast and/or crew. Based on individual budgets we hire different levels of crew members. We don’t turn anyone down because of shortage in finance We have our trusted writers, editors, cinematographers and actors to get the job done https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC47UZByjaU
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
Every Moment of it. I’m thankful for the pleasure of being on set with the cast and crew that believe in me. Their passion and hard work are the best honor. World Fest award arriving at my door had a very unique pleasure and joy.
Contact Info:
- Website: ImaginaryPreviewFilms.com
- Phone: 281-729-3620
- Email: imaginarypreviewfilms@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanelsweisy or https://www.instagram.com/imaginarypreviewfilms
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmanElsweisy or https://www.facebook.com/imaginarypreviewfilms
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmanElsweisy
- Other: emanelsweisy.com
Image Credit:
Select studio, Calvin Pennick JR Photography
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