ZAG Media Productions is a full-service, independent production company specializing in multiracial and multicultural films with domestic and international appeal. We seek material from diverse and unheard voices, partnering closely with filmmakers to bring their creative vision to life.
ZAG Media provides the resources and knowledge to nurture projects from inception to distribution. Our expertise in creative planning, budgeting, and staffing boosts profitability, keeps production costs low, and delivers thought-provoking, visually stunning projects on schedule.
ZAINAB ALI
FOUNDER
Zainab Ali is an award-winning producer of independent film with a background as a senior recruiter for major corporations including Lucasfilm, Charles Schwab, and Gap Inc. She transitioned into filmmaking in her fifties when she created ZAG Media Productions and produced two short films; including Danger Word, which was nominated for best narrative short by the Pan African and BronzeLens film festivals and has appeared on the Aspire Network.
Her latest film, Mama Gloria, made its world premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival in October 2020 and went on to win Best Documentary at the Teaneck International Film Festival and will have its broadcast premiere on PBS in April 2021.
Zainab is a life-long film enthusiast, who grew up in North Philadelphia, and earned a BA degree in Journalism from Temple University. She inspires writers, directors, cinematographers, and investors to collaborate on stories that transcend boundaries.
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