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Zola Studios is Building a Creative Community for Regions with Underrepresented Storytellers                

By SG Editor·
Two women relaxing in Johannesburg with vibrant graffiti art in the background.

Women enjoying their time in Johannesburg, showcasing the city’s renowned graffiti art and urban culture.

A tremendous partnership between two female filmmakers, Zola Studios, is on a mission to elevate the stories of the underrepresented, specifically those of women from the SWANA region (Southwest Asia and Northern Africa). With these perspectives currently representing less than 1% of the world’s produced content, founders Basma Khalifa and Alya Mooro established their production company, as well as online community to encourage new work, provide support, and catalyze story development.

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