An Emmy-Nominated Executive Producer and Director with over twenty-five years in visual media, Tara Malone's work appears on Netflix, Hulu, HBO MAX, ABC News, ID, Condé Nast, and Vanity Fair. Driven by a commitment to amplifying often unheard voices, her projects have sparked conversation that pushes forward real-world change. Rather than defaulting to genre convention, she has become known for cinematic storytelling that feels intimate and unexpected, often challenging narratives the industry has grown too comfortable telling. That same care extends to her subjects. Tara builds deep relationships with contributors, creating the space and trust that empowers people to find their voice.

In 2021, she was brought into the fold as Supervising Producer of veteran filmmaker Joe Berlinger's CRIME SCENE: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, which reached tens of millions of viewers worldwide. She was then recruited as Series Director and Showrunner by Talos Films, leading TEEN TORTURE, INC. — a three-part exposé of America's "Troubled" Teen Industry — to critical acclaim and strong ratings on HBO MAX in 2024. Next she was tapped as Series Director and Co-Executive Producer for THE AGE OF INFLUENCE, a six-part ABC News Studios & Hulu anthology exposing the dark consequences of influencer culture — from child privacy violations to body dysmorphia and identity theft. Her follow-up as Series Director, FALLEN IDOLS: Nick & Aaron Carter, debuted at number one on HBO MAX. The 4-part documentary confronted sexual assault allegations against pop star Nick Carter and a culture of silence that followed for the women involved. In 2024, Tara joined Cortés Filmworks as Executive Producer and Showrunner on their 3-part series documentary series MURDER HAS TWO FACES for ABC News Studios and Hulu. Hosted by Robin Roberts of Good Morning America, the series investigated the racial disparity in press coverage and the systemic failure to protect women of color. After its premiere in May 2025, MURDER HAS TWO FACES was nominated for an Emmy in Outstanding Social Issue coverage and for a NAMIC Vision Award.
 

Tara recently returned to Ish Entertainment, the team behind FALLEN IDOLS, as Director and Executive Producer for a new 3-part documentary on HBO MAX and Investigation Discovery. The new series Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise transports viewers inside a viral body positive collective, positioned as a space dedicated to sisterhood for plus-size women. As Pearadise's profile grew to over 250k followers on TikTok, so did scrutiny. Former participants and observers began raising allegations of misconduct, including claims of harassment, control, and coercive dynamics within the community. Featuring interviews with women connected to Pearadise and access to its founder Stefan Wilhelmy, the docuseries explores the perspectives of those who embraced the space, as well as those who ultimately distanced themselves from it.

Of the series, Jason Sarlanis, President of Investigation Discovery, said: "This documentary explores that divide through the voices of the women who lived it — some determined to shine a light on its darker realities, and others who still view it as a haven to this day."

BIG GIRLS WANTED: ESCAPING PEARADISE premiered Wednesday, June 10 from 8-11PM ET/PT on ID.

All episodes are now available to stream on HBO MAX.​

Read the USA Today feature: Pearadise scandal explored in new 'Big Girls Wanted' docuseries

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