Shivani Pandya Malhotra, Former Managing Director of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival, on Expanding Her Dubai-Based Ta Films Shingle (EXCLUSIVE)

Shivani Pandya Malhotra, formerly of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival, is teaming up with other seasoned female execs to ramp up Ta Films' production output. The Dubai-based company made waves at Cannes with Sara Ishaq’s debut feature, "The Station." This expansion signals a significant push in the Middle Eastern film industry, showcasing regional talent on the global stage and reflecting the growing influence of women in the global film sector. The trio's experience and ambitions could reshape regional and international film landscapes.