YVONNE ORJI DEVELOPING YAA GYASI’S NOVEL ‘TRANSCENDENT KINGDOM’ FOR SONY PICTURES TELEVISION
EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Television has optioned the novel Transcendent Kingdom written by Yaa Gyasi to be developed by producer Yvonne Orji under her first-look deal.
YVONNE ORJI IS THE UNSUNG STYLE STAR OF MILAN FASHION WEEK
With the guidance of her stylist Georgia Medley, the actress and author showcased her versatility and took some exciting fashion risks as she attended shows in Milan.
MY £2 DREAM HOME
Behind-the-scenes documentary following three brothers from south London who are shaking up the property market by giving people the chance to win a home for a small entry fee. (TV FEATURE)
IS STUDYING FOR A MASTER’S DEGREE A SUITABLE CHOICE FOR A CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR TO MAKE?
Ali Rasoul, a current student at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) shares his perspective on how he’s accelerated the growth of his business while studying at one of the world’s leading film schools and offers insight to those wanting to skyrocket their entrepreneurial careers.
SHOULD YOU START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE WHILE STUDYING?
“Starting university can be an emotional time that sees you experiencing everything from happiness and excitement about starting, to anxiety and fear of the unknown. Imagine then, setting up your own business while studying on top.”
THE EVERYDAY HUSTLE SHOW WITH SONYA BARLOW
”As part of Sonya's celebration of freshers week, she speaks to 22-year-old creative business student, Ali Rasoul which is a creative film making company. At such a young age, he's already worked with the likes of Spike Lee, Jordan Peele and Wizkid, as well as working with labels such as Universal Music Group and Warner Music.”
- Sonya Barlow
ALI RASOUL: MY TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE IT IN THE SCREEN INDUSTRIES
“A former BFI Film Academy graduate, Ali Rasoul shares his experience of entering the screen industries as a young person and offers insight to those wanting to start their creative careers.”
RTS ALUMNUS AND CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR ALI RASOUL SHARES HIS EXPERIENCES OF LOCKDOWN AND HOW HE FINDS INSPIRATION ONLINE
“Ali Rasoul was one of 20 students to receive the RTS bursary scholarship in 2017 and has gone on to start his own independent filmmaking and content creation company. Ali tells us about his creative projects in lockdown, what he’s been watching and how he consumes online content.”
AT THE AGE OF JUST 21, UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH FILM GRADUATE, ALI RASOUL HAS ACHIEVED EXTRAORDINARY THINGS.
“Ali Rasoul has rubbed shoulders with top Hollywood A-listers to Prince Charles all while being a student.”
- Alun Newman
LOCKDOWN BUT NOT KNOCKED DOWN: HOW ALI RASOUL PRESSED ON
“Film Director, Editor and Cinematographer. These are the exceptional roles creative entrepreneur Ali Rasoul has developed over the years to shape his business”
- Nicole Biredu
ENTREPRENEURS: THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUILDING A RUNWAY FOR YOUNG TALENT TO SOAR
“Heart and mind: Marfo is the hub around which young creative talent is able to mingle and develop” - MyRunwayGroup Campaign
- Alex Lawson
ALI RASOUL SPEAKS ON WHY ENTREPRENEURS SHOULD INVEST IN DIGITAL ASSETS
Ali Rasoul is a 22-year-old creative entrepreneur, investor and founder of an independent creative agency. Strategically working in the music, film, fashion and corporate industries. Operating closely with established celebrities, labels and brands in the US and UK. Currently, a postgraduate student at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) studying for a master’s degree in Creative Business for Entrepreneurs and Executives until 2023.
- Frankie Stein
FILMMAKER'S SUCCESS DOWN TO GRAFT AND SELF-BELIEF
“Ali Rasoul, 21, is making a name for himself, working with film and music celebrities.”
- Kate Daniell
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH GRADUATE RUBBING SHOULDERS WITH STARS SPIKE LEE AND JORDAN PEELE AFTER TURNING LIFE ROUND
“A GRADUATE has been rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars and royalty after setting up his own music film production company.”
- Neil Fatkin
HOW YOUNG CINEMATOGRAPHER ALI RASOUL USES RUNNING TO STAY ORGANISED - NIKE EPIC REACT
“To celebrate the new release, we caught up with Ali Rasoul an emerging creative from the city of London and discussed how he uses running to balance his busy lives, find inspiration and more.”
- Guap Contributors
MASTER’S DEGREE A SUITABLE CHOICE FOR A CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR TO MAKE?
Ali Rasoul, a current student at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) shares his perspective on how he’s accelerated the growth of his business.
CITY GRADUATE'S WORK ETHIC HELPS HIM TO RUB SHOULDERS WITH THE STARS
“Ali Rasoul has rubbed shoulders with everyone from Prince Charles to Hollywood and music royalty.” (PRINTED)
- Neil Fatkin
“DREAM BIG” SAYS ALI RASOUL: WAYWARD KID SAVES HIMSELF BY MAKING FILMS
“The University of Portsmouth film graduate learned that against all received wisdom, he could indeed run before he walked.”
- Amilia Totten
MEET THE JUDGE’S: ALI RASOUL
“Meet the judge’s – joining Neil on the judging panel for this years Making Waves Short Film Competition is 21-year-old Ali Rasoul. Former student at the University of Portsmouth who has rocket launched himself into success through hard work, discipline and persistence. Ali now works with renowned brands including PrettyLittleThing, Adidas and Nike.”
- Aisha Williams
ALI RASOUL: MY LIFE LESSONS FOR SUCCESS
“Meeting with high-profile marketing departments required me to adapt my mindset from a creative to more business-oriented. As creatives, it can be difficult at times to tone-down our creativity to fit a more corporate appeal…”
- Marcus Reid
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR ALI RASOUL HOPES TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE
“A 21-year-old creative entrepreneur is hoping to inspire others to find their own success stories, based on lessons he has learned in his meteoric career to date.”
- Neo Latif
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR COULD INSPIRE YOUNG SCOTS
“Young would-be entrepreneurs hoping to create their own business start-ups have been given a roadmap to success.”
- Allen Martin
ALI RASOUL THE RISING CREATIVE AGENCY
“Don’t allow any current circumstances to put a cap on the goals you’re aspiring to reach”
- Tina Konrad
ALI RASOUL: HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN CREATIVE TOOLKIT
“There has never been a better time to take the reins of destiny into your own hands and create the career you want, when you want it.”
- Emma Grahame
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR ALI RASOUL HOPES TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE
“My productive process usually consists of mixing content creational elements into corporate marketing campaigns, essentially to deliver a more effective and engaging experience between the client and their prospects via social media.”
- The Star Contributors
ALI RASOUL GUIDES LANCASHIRE’S YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
“A 21-year-old creative entrepreneur hopes to inspire others to find their own success stories, based on lessons he has learned in his career to date.”
- Bella Shine
MAKING WAVES SHORT FILM COMPETITION
“The judging panel will include University of Portsmouth alumni Ali Rasoul, a filmmaker whose clients include Nike, Spike Lee, Jordan Peele and Tory Lanez. Roy Hanney, Making Waves Festival Director said, “We are delighted to have Ali on our judging panel this year. The Short Film Competition is open to all filmmakers.”
- Making Waves
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: HOW ALI RASOUL ACHIEVED SUCCESS
“I had one intention when starting, and that’s to boost credibility before charging comfortably.”
- Darwin Piers
HOW YORKSHIRE’S YOUNG PEOPLE COULD FOLLOW ALI RASOUL’S LEAD
“I advanced to working with my childhood idols like Spike Lee, and Jordan Peele, creating marketing material to help promote their private screening events”
- YEP Editors
