Key facts
- Shivani Pandya Malhotra has stepped down as general manager of the Red Sea Film Festival.
- She played a key role in establishing the festival from its inception.
- The festival has become a prominent event and the top movie market in the MENA region under her leadership.
Shivani Pandya Malhotra has resigned from her position as general manager of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival. Malhotra was instrumental in the festival's creation and development, overseeing its growth over five editions. During her tenure, the Red Sea Film Festival became recognized as one of the most significant film events in the Arab world and the leading movie market within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.