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Im convinced that they could seduce audiences in the same way, she says.
A game-changer, she says, would be more support from local broadcasters and platforms for development.
The project reunites Chraibi with Talal Selhami and Jawad Lahlou, director and co-writer of hit horrorAchourarespectively.
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It is the only lab focused solely on independently developed series in the MENA region.
Its an organic process and the market is just starting to open up right now, she says.
Narayanan points to the Kuwaiti seriesThe Exchangewhich launched as an Original on Netflix in February.
Miara, character concept illustration by BekLa Prod
Its a sign that things are opening up in terms of local commissions.
Its going to take a while but there is interest there and its growing, continues Narayanan.
She currently has a producing deal at Sony Pictures International Productions.
She has a unique vision.
ItsTrue Detectivein the Atlas Mountains.
Narayanan says the lab is not purely focused on individual projects.
What we always tell them is do a short-term strategy and a long-term strategy.
Theres many a slip between the cup and the lip, even with the best-packaged projects.
In terms of production capabilities, its low-hanging fruit.
Weve been working on the project alone and thanks to Qumra we have another family.
Qumra casts the net a bit wider.
It could definitely become a platform for the region, says Chraibi.
