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MENA Business & Legal Affairs Duo Izzy Abidi & Aliaa Zaky Talk Drive To Support Region’s Talent With New Prize – Red Sea Film Festival

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Story by Melanie GoodfellowDecember 12, 2024 • 3:44 PM
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Pioneering award from MENA entertainment power duo aims to nurture emerging talent in the region through the Red Sea Film Festival
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  • Izzy Abidi, former Netflix MENA Head of Business and Legal Affairs, and Aliaa Zaky, Egyptian consultant for companies like Mad Solutions and Film Clinic, are launching a new award at the Red Sea Film Festival to support the region's talent pool
  • The award is designed to fill a gap in the market and provide crucial funding and mentorship for up-and-coming filmmakers in the Middle East and North Africa, giving them a much-needed boost in the industry
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Izzy Abidi, Aliaa Zaky, Netflix, Mad Solutions, Film Clinic, Red Sea Film Festival
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