Zainab Ali(II)

Zainab Ali is an award-winning independent film producer and founder of ZAG Media Productions. She has produced two short films, including "Danger Word," 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, premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival in October 2020 and won the Best Documentary award at the Teaneck International Film Festival; it had its broadcast premiere on PBS and was nominated for a GLAAD Award. Zainab is a lifelong film enthusiast who grew up in Philadelphia and earned a BA in Journalism from Temple University. She inspires writers, directors, cinematographers, and investors to collaborate on stories that transcend boundaries.