Zainab Ali

Producer at ZAG Media Productions
Producer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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April 2016

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About Zainab

Zainab Ali is a producer of independent film with a background as a project manager and senior recruiter for major corporations including Gap Inc., Charles Schwab, and Lucasfilm. A lifelong film enthusiast, "Z's" goal is to inspire cinematographers, writers, directors, and investors to collaborate on stories that transcend boundaries. Her credits include: executive producer on SUGARCOATED, a drama-comedy (now in pre-production); line producer for the horror short DANGER WORD (currently airing on the ASPiRE network); and executive producer of DEATH IN THE FAMILY (earned the Silver Award at the Philadelphia International Film Festival).

Gender:
Female

Ethnicity:
African American

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Practically Family Budget: $1M - $5M | Crime ⋄ Comedy A famous mob boss recovering from a coma battles his scheming underboss with help from a young orderly and seniors in an adult care home.
SugarCoated Budget: $5M - $10M | Comedy ⋄ Drama A middle-aged hip-hop superstar turned caregiver for his ailing mom gets help from feisty senior musicians to restart his career.

Credits

Mama Gloria (2018 - 2023)
Documentary by Little Light Productions / Luchina Fisher Producer Meet Mama Gloria. Chicago’s Black transgender icon Gloria Allen blazed a trail for trans people like few others before her. Emerging from Chicago’s South Side drag ball culture in the 1960s, Gloria overcame traumatic violence to become a proud leader in her community. Most famously, she pioneered a charm school for young transgender people that served as inspiration for the hit play Charm.
Danger Word (2013)
Film (short) by Luchina Fisher (Horror) Producer A powerful story of a 13-year-old girl and her grandfather who have survived the zombie plague, and how her birthday outing goes awry.
Death in the Family (2011)
Film (short) by ZAG Media Productions / Luchina Fisher (Drama) Producer Mother dies of breast cancer leaving her family distraught.

Education

Temple University