Madlja crafts cinematic stories of adventure, sports, and
human journeys for global audiences.
We believe the world’s greatest stories are not imagined.
They are lived.
Every Madlja production begins with a real journey, a
meaningful question, and a commitment to creating films
that endure long after the credits roll.
Our Founder
Dr. Badr Al-Shibani is a Saudi adventurer, explorer, and entrepreneur whose experiences across extreme environments shape the creative vision of Madlja.
His journeys inform the company’s storytelling approach, grounded in authenticity, resilience, and human transformation.
As Founder and CEO, he leads Madlja’s mission to create globally resonant films and series from the region.
Creative & Strategic Advisor
CHADI ZENEDDINE is a filmmaker, festival expert, and creative consultant with over 20 years in the industry. Since early 2026, he has served as Creative Consultant and Strategist at Madlja Media Production, overseeing its main productions; alongside consulting roles with Vox Studios (Dubai), the Red Sea Film Foundation (Jeddah), Raro Films (Buenos Aires), El Gouna Film Festival (Egypt), and Another Way Films (Madrid).
He holds an MA in Film Studies and pursued a PhD in Film & Philosophy at the Sorbonne in Paris. He also recently completed a Master's in Generative AI for Creatives at SHIFTA by Elisava, Spain.
His debut feature, Falling From Earth, screened at 45 festivals and led to a three-year development deal with Walt Disney International Studios in Los Angeles.
In 2010, he joined the Doha Film Institute, advising executive management on strategy, film financing, and grants. Until 2018, he led the Film Programming team and was part of the core team behind Qumra.
He continues to lead workshops and serve on festival juries, conferences, and film funding commissions.
