Amanda Turnbull is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rise Studios, an entertainment company driving investment into content throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Amanda and Marianna discuss the fundamental differences between the US and MENA film industries, insights into the growth of the Saudi region, and how storytelling is universal. They chat about wishing for the resurrection of the Dubai International Film Festival, if there is a gap in the region when it comes to film marketing, and Amanda shares an update on an exciting project in the works from Rise Studios.