Meditation Motel

From Skateboarding to Directing: How Mindfulness Made Me a Better Filmmaker


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In this episode of Meditation Motel, host Leonie sits down with indie filmmaker and creative storyteller Adnan Can for a thoughtful conversation about the emotional and mental journey behind filmmaking.Adnan opens up about how taking screen acting classes helped him become a more empathetic and intuitive director, one who truly understands the pressures actors face on set. He shares his personal rituals for staying grounded and inspired, including mindful breathwork, body movement, and long walks that fuel his creativity.Together, Leonie and Adnan explore the realities of the creative process: navigating self-doubt, overcoming artistic blocks, and staying true to your vision even when you’re uncertain how it will be received. From animated films to live-action projects, Adnan brings a deeply mindful and emotionally aware perspective to storytelling and the art of filmmaking.#MeditationMotel #Creativity #Filmmaker #Mindfulness #Storytelling #Breathwork #Meditation #Gratitude #Director #CreativeBlocks #Acting

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Meditation MotelBy Leonie London