Hashem McAdam

About Hashem McAdam

Uploads of conversations from my Youtube channels (for now!) www.pushingfilm.com

Publisher

Hashem McAdam

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Aug 2022

Latest episode

23 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jul 2026

   In Conversation - catching up with Nick Chen

   Catching up with my friend Nick Chen over coffee.Nick's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@NickChenStudio/Nick on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickchenyh/ Link to video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/2ghEKnCde-0 🖼️ PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm 📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ ►CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & Catching Up 01:12 Why Nick Returned to Film Photography 09:39 From Film to Digital (and Back Again) 13:09 Building a Career in Commercial Photography 22:12 Camera Scanning Then vs Now 25:08 Printing a Medium Format Landscape 29:49 Why Camera Scanning Beats Dedicated Scanners 34:29 Nick's New Pentax 645 & Favourite Film Cameras 40:05 Fan Ho, Inspiration & The Photographer Behind the Camera 44:23 Why We Obsess Over Gear 46:42 Current Creative Projects & Documentary Work 49:08 Finding Creative Ideas in a Distracted World 50:23 Photography vs Cinematography Careers 52:26 How We Met Through Coffee & Film 53:50 Turning Creative Work Into a Full-Time Career

2. 

   29 Apr 2026

   In Conversation with Annissa Durar - documentary photography on film

   Annissa Durar is a Libyan-American photographer whose work focuses on cultural rituals, craftsmanship, and everyday life in communities around the world. Working mostly with 35mm film, she is drawn to moments that reflect memory, identity, and a sense of place. ► Find Annissa's work at the following links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annissadurar/ Website - https://annissadurar.com/ Originally posted on the Pushing Film YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/pushingfilm?sub_confirmation=1 ►Ways to support the channel 🖼️ PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip 👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com ►SOCIAL 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm 📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog ►WEBSITE 🏠 https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution. If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50

3. 

   3 Feb 2026

   In conversation with Max Heinrich - Content creation, accountability and passion

   Full video version on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ltVEy4AAi6o ► Find Max's work at the following links: Max on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AnalogInsights Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/analog_insights/ Website - http://www.maxplusone.net/ ►Ways to support the channel 🖼️ PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip 👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com ►SOCIAL 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm 📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog ►CHAPTERS 🏠 https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 ►WEBSITE 00:00 Intro 00:42 Max's background 07:14 Meeting people through social media 13:45 Collecting vs using cameras 19:40 What works well online? 22:33 The Photographer vs the YouTuber 29:20 Accountability online 34:53 Authenticity 42:16 Providing value 45:54 Max's upcoming projects and challenges 51:04 Giving due time to gear reviews 52:43 LLL passion-driven projects 57:52 Due diligence and responsibility as content creators

4. 

   1 Dec 2025

   Smartphone Fatigue and the growing attention crisis

   A discussion about the evolving impact of smartphones on our lives, as we approach 2026. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/6MxIk0Syzv4 "Dumbphone" website - https://dumbwireless.com/ ►SUPPORT ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 🖼️ PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip ►SOCIAL 📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog ►WEBSITE 🏠 https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution. If you would like to try Pixpa, you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 ►CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - There are Pros and Cons 02:05 - How do you feel about your usage? 03:17 - Shorter attention span, higher anxiety 04:20 - Changes over the last decade 05:56 - Solutions/Strategies 1 06:50 - Strategy 2 09:03 - Strategy 3 11:43 - Strategy 4 13:59 - Strategy 5 15:40 - Is it an epidemic? 16:43 - It's all about Balance 17:35 - Step by Step 17:56 - What are your thoughts?

5. 

   14 Apr 2025

   In Conversation with Jay Fei ⁩ - Street photography, ethics, coffee, and content creation

   I had a long-awaited chat with my friend Jay, a Sydney-based photographer and content creator. You can check out more of his work at the links below: https://www.youtube.com/jayregular https://www.instagram.com/jay.regularhttps://www.jayregular.com/ https://www.instagram.com/circleback.coffee/https://www.instagram.com/liminal.coffee/ 📺Video version of episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/k2qNUp7eGs8 ► Support Pushing Film and my work here: 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com ►SOCIAL/PERSONAL 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📸 Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ 📸 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog ►WEBSITE 🏠 https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa - The easy, all-in-one website builder for creatives.If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50

6. 

   26 Mar 2025

   In Conversation with Matt Lee - Film vs Digital, street photography, and personal journeys.

   I had an in-person conversation with my friend Matthew Lee. Matt has been a friend for over a decade and has contributed to the channel in various ways since 2016. We discuss his journey in photography, film vs digital, early influences on our photography, and more. ► YouTube video version: https://youtu.be/2XP7Uf1X-SY ► Find Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlee.jpg/ ► Support Pushing Film and my work here: 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com ►SOCIAL/PERSONAL 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📸 Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ 📸 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 📺 My Personal YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@hashemmcadam 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog ►CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:34 - Why isn't Matt shooting film anymore?02:49 - Is film still worthwhile?03:57 - Ways to make film cheaper05:07 - Matt's photography journey06:11 - Digital Rev and early influences08:02 - Personal photography style09:14 - Getting rusty and lack of practice10:48 - Finding enjoyment in photography12:29 - Film vs Digital. Aesthetic & Experience16:48 - Film workflow variables17:40 - What is street photography about?20:31 - Passive vs interactive street photography23:43 - Destigmatizing Street Photography26:19 - Rising popularity of street photography27:08 - Gear Acquisition Syndrome30:55 - What happened to Eric Kim?38:52 - Summary

7. 

   16 Feb 2025

   In Conversation with Alex Doran / @shaka1277

   Alex runs the YouTube channel "Shaka1277" and we had a long-awaited chat to share with you here. Highlights include the new film announcement from Light Lens Lab, Alex's chemistry background, Harman Phoenix, and his plans moving forward. ► Find Alex's work at the following links: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/shaka1277 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaka1277/ Flickr -https://www.flickr.com/photos/155307394@N06 (Shaka1277) ► Support Pushing Film and my work here: 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 👕 Merch shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com ►SOCIAL/PERSONAL LINKS 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📸 Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ 📸 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog ►MY WEBSITE 🏠 https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa - The easy, all-in-one website builder for creatives. If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 ►CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro to Alex Doran 07:43 - New film from Light Lens Lab 20:05 - Harman Phoenix next steps? 27:46 - What are you looking forward to? 37:50 - Personal content and vlogs

8. 

   29 Dec 2024

   In Conversation with Josephine Goris @josieonfilm

   I had a chat with Australian photographer Josephine Goris (@JosieOnFilm (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgLd91mUnGMzqpWvxWqHICw)). Josie is a film specialist and Australian Pentax 17 Ambassador. For more on Josie's work, check out the links below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/josie.on.film/ Substack - https://josieonfilm.substack.com/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/josieonfilm ► If you want to support my work 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com ►SOCIAL/PERSONAL 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📸 Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ 📸 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog

9. 

   5 Oct 2024

   Interview with Pentax Management - past, future, and film!

   Thanks to Pentax Australia and CR Kennedy, I interviewed Tomoki Tanaka (General Manager) and Genichiro Takaoka (Business Management) from Pentax Japan, for my YouTube channel Pushing Film. I've made the audio available here for availability through podcast platforms. Full video on Youtube - https://youtu.be/uy45cweSGZg Pentax Film Project - https://www.instagram.com/pentax.film.photography/ Ricoh Imaging - https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp https://www.instagram.com/pentax.jp/ CR Kennedy - https://crkphotoimaging.com.au/ Pentax Australia - https://pentax.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/pentaxaustralia/ Hosted by XYZ Photo Gallery - https://www.photo-gallery.xyz/ https://www.instagram.com/xyzphotogallery/ Videography and Audio recording by Nick Chen https://nickchenstudio.com/ ►SOCIAL 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm 📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - The unique approach of Pentax 01:27 - Mirrorless cameras? 02:51 - Changes in the 21st century 05:05 - Most immediate goals 05:57 - Supporting individuality 06:57 - The influence of smartphones 09:00 - New medium format cameras? 09:50 - The Pentax Film Project 11:24 - Reception in Japan 12:00 - Did you foresee the popularity? 12:16 - Next challenges 13:11 - R&D for next film camera? 14:52 - Youth embracing film 15:59 - Imperfection of film 17:08 - Rising cost of film 18:23 - Any details on the next camera? 19:16 - Pentax 17 stock & manufacturing 19:54 - How important is film to Pentax? 20:29 - Passing on the torch 21:53 - Outro

10. 

    8 May 2024

    Travel tips and Lessons I've learnt

    This episode is the audio-only version of a video I posted on my personal YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@hashemmcadam) My photography channel can be found at Pushing Film (https://www.youtube.com/pushingfilm) In this episode, I mentioned my recent use of the Wise card for my travels. If you choose to give it a try, feel free to use my invite code to get the card fee waived! (if available in your region)- https://wise.com/invite/dic/hashemm32 (https://wise.com/invite/dic/hashemm32) -- Try Pixpa FREE for 15 days using ⁠my link⁠ (https://bit.ly/3UTof2e) to create your own websites, client galleries, online stores and blogs. Get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 -- ►SUPPORT ☕ Buy me a Coffee - ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm⁠ (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm) 👕 Merch Shop - ⁠https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com⁠ (https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com) 📘 Buy my Zine - ⁠https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip⁠ (https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip) ►LINKS 📺 ⁠My Personal Youtube channel⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL54ejad3IGrsAFGhMJpAfQ) 🧾 ⁠My Blog⁠ (https://www.exaframe.com/blog) ►SOCIAL 💬 ⁠Join the Pushing Film Discord Server⁠ (https://discord.gg/g4j2gcF) 📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Twitter @pushingfilm ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/)⁠https://twitter.com/pushingfilm⁠ (https://twitter.com/pushingfilm) 📷 Hashem on Instagram - @hashemmcadam ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ (https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/)

11. 

    15 Aug 2023

    Getting paid to shoot film

    A discussion about the reality of shooting film for paid work. Whether it's 35mm for event coverage, 120 for editorial shoots, large format commercial work, or Super-8 wedding documentary... I share some thoughts about the subject and my own experience. From a Youtube video available on my channel Pushing Film (https://www.youtube.com/pushingfilm) -- Try Pixpa FREE for 15 days using my link (https://bit.ly/3UTof2e) to create your own websites, client galleries, online stores and blogs. Get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 -- -- Artlist.io - High-quality music & SFX for your projects. Get 2 months FREE when you join Artlist using this link (http://bit.ly/2vNloCi)! ►SUPPORT ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm) 👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com (https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com) 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip (https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip) ►LINKS 📺 My Personal Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL54ejad3IGrsAFGhMJpAfQ) 🧾 My Blog (https://www.exaframe.com/blog) ►SOCIAL 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server (https://discord.gg/g4j2gcF) 📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Twitter @pushingfilm https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ (https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/) https://twitter.com/pushingfilm (https://twitter.com/pushingfilm) 📷 Hashem on Instagram - @hashemmcadam https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ (https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/) ►CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Why? 02:39 - Who? 06:03 - How? 09:07 - Gear, workflow 11:53 - Charging 14:56 - Things that go wrong 17:53 - Conclusion

12. 

    13 Jun 2023

    Fitness background, Cardio and 2023 goals

    Audio-only version of an episode from my personal Youtube channel; discussing health & fitness after a recent commitment to doing regular cardiovascular training. I go through my personal history, including a mini-transformation in 2020, and what I'm trying to achieve next. ►LINKS My story on Mike's site - https://legionathletics.com/legion-success-hashem-m/ Get a Free book on Audible with the trial - https://amzn.to/43uLwMZ Bigger Leaner Stronger - https://amzn.to/3WYckms Huawei Band 7 - https://amzn.to/3P7yuki 📺 My personal Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL54ejad3IGrsAFGhMJpAfQ 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog ►SUPPORT ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm ►WEBSITE 🏠 https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution. If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 Note: Many of the above links are Amazon or other affiliate links, which you can use to purchase items at no extra cost to yourself, but in turn, support me with a small commission for any purchases (which is greatly appreciated!)

13. 

    24 Aug 2022

    In Conversation with Kyle McDougall - An American Mile

    I have a chat with Canadian photographer Kyle McDougall about his new photo book An American Mile. I ask questions about living a creative life, building an audience & online platform, working with a publisher, and more (see chapter markers). Big thanks to Kyle, and make sure to check out the upcoming book and his other work using the links below. ►LINKS 📔 An American Mile photo book preorder - https://subjectivelyobjective.com/product/kyle-mcdougall-an-american-mile/ 📺Kyle McDougall on Youtube @Kyle McDougall - https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMcDougall 📸Follow Kyle on Instagram @kyle__mcdougall - https://www.instagram.com/kyle__mcdougall/ 🌎Kyle's Website - https://www.kylemcdougallphoto.com/ ►CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - On completing the book 06:06 - Kyle's creative background 08:25 - How did the project come about 12:30 - Consistent style and the role of gear 17:39 - Developing a style 20:41 - Lessons and challenges making the book 24:02 - The advantage of building a platform 32:48 - Specialist vs Generalist skillsets 40:45 - Do we live in a media Golden Age 43:47 - Working with a Publisher 47:39 - The Contact Sheet podcast 49:44 - What's Next? ►SUPPORT ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm ►FIND ME ONLINE 📷Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 📺Hashem on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL54ejad3IGrsAFGhMJpAfQ 📺Pushing Film Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/pushingfilm 📷Pushing Film on Instagram, Twitter @pushingfilm https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ https://twitter.com/pushingfilm 💻Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/g4j2gcF 🏠 https://www.exaframe.com 🎵 Get 2 extra months free when you join Artlist using our referral link! https://artlist.io/artlist-70446/?artlist_aid=PushingFilm_571&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=PushingFilm_571&utm_campaign=PushingFilm_571 🌏I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution. Get 10% off on all Pixpa plans for your Website using this link! https://www.pixpa.com/signup?refcode=exaframe10

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