Rise Studios
Amanda Turnbull is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the media, culture, and entertainment sectors. As the Founder and CEO of Rise Studios since October 2022, Amanda drives investment into content across the Middle East and North Africa, overseeing business development and strategic partnerships. Previously, Amanda served as Co-Founder and CEO of Amanda Turnbull Associates, offering advisory services focused on change management and digital transformation. Amanda's notable roles include Vice President and General Manager at Discovery Inc, where leadership spanned business development across multiple regions, and positions at Hearst Magazines UK, Discovery Networks, and South China Morning Post. Academically, Amanda holds an MA in History from the University of Cambridge and an EMBA from Hult International Business School, alongside various professional certifications.
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Rise Studios
Based in Dubai and led by an innovative and hugely experienced team of media executives, Rise Studios drives investment into content from the Middle East, unlocking the potential of our IP across regional and global platforms and territories by leveraging every connection in our ecosystem. We support regional talent, search out specialists and work with established and emerging players as we push creative boundaries together and champion rich, homegrown stories that are loved by viewers, within and beyond the region. Part of a global financial ecosystem, we provide legal, investment, research and production support – allowing content creators and producers to focus on realizing their creative journey and aspirations while we drive deals for where that content is seen.