This session format is available only to writers in our Top Tier Program.
Exec will review the pages provided by the writer before each meeting and meet the writer for 3 x 30-minute meetings via Zoom to assist the writer with developing a new project.
Features (Romance, Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Family Movies)
Sarah Al-Qatou is a producer & development executive with an array of experiences championing crowd-pleasing and culturally-resonate narratives that elevate diverse perspectives. She is the Creative Executive at Rideback RISE, where she spearheaded development of the 2025 slate of film & TV projects within RISE's filmmaker fellowship program. Previously, she was a CE at Issa Rae’s banner, HOORAE – where she produced across film, TV, and unscripted, notably working on RAP SH!T S2. In addition, she worked with filmmaker Lulu Wang under her banner Local Time, supporting development & production of Wang’s stirring limited series, EXPATS. She has also worked at film financier Big Beach & in acquisitions at Focus Features. She also produced the action short film, TRIGGERMAN by Tyler Holmes (Foundation), which was released by Omeleto, and played at Hollyshorts, LA Film Festival, Catalina Film Festival, and San Francisco Black Film Festival to name a few. A UCLA grad, Sarah firmly believes in the mantra ‘we rise together.’ She has supported programs such as: The Academy's Film Accelerator, Palm Springs Shortfest, Sundance & WIF Financing Intensive, and Reel Champions. She is also a former Film Independent Project Involve Fellow, and a current 2025 WIF Business Fellow.
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