Red Sea Film Foundation MD Shivani Pandya Malhotra Departs After Seven Years
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Melanie Goodfellow
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Summary
Shivani Pandya Malhotra has stepped down as Managing Director of the Red Sea Film Foundation after seven years, effective June 1. The foundation, which runs the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, announced her departure in a brief statement. While her exit was not entirely unexpected, it raises questions about the future direction of the festival and the foundation's leadership.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledAfter seven incredible years and five remarkable editions of the Red Sea International Film Festival, I leave with immense pride in everything we have built together.
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