Malaney, Taira

Roles: Director

Taira is a writer, director, and producer from Goa, India. An Explorers Club 50 2023 honoree, she tells deeply moving, character-driven stories that explore the relationships between people and the natural world. Her films are developed alongside impact campaigns to address the social justice and environmental issues central to the films she creates. Taira received her B.A. in Psychology in 2013 from Occidental College, where her focus was on fostering empathy in youth. Since graduating, she has incorporated what she’s learned into the several award-winning short films that she has written and directed. Her directorial debut, Turtle Walker, won the Grand Teton at the Jackson Wild Media Awards, and had its World Premiere at DOC NYC in November of 2024.

2025 Program(s):
Turtle Walker