Locomotive Global Media, an international production company headquartered in Mumbai, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Vikas Sharma as Head of Film Projects. In this new role, Vikas will be responsible for overseeing the development, acquisitions, and business operations for the company’s emerging film division.
Vikas brings over a decade of experience in the media and entertainment industry, providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. Before joining Locomotive Global Media, he served as Associate Producer at Bandra West Pictures for eight years, working closely with acclaimed director Raja Krishna Menon. He holds a postgraduate degree in Business Management from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Sunder Aaron, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Locomotive Global Inc., commented on the appointment: “We are thrilled to have Vikas Sharma join the Locomotive Global Media family. His vision for storytelling, combined with a deep understanding of both Indian and international markets, aligns perfectly with our mission to produce compelling, world-class content. Vikas brings his unique creative perspective to each project that is married with a keen commercial understanding of what works in the Indian market. We trust that he will be able to deliver stories and narratives that not only resonate deeply with Indian audiences but also capture the imagination of viewers worldwide.”
Sharma also shared his thoughts on the new role: “I am deeply grateful to Sunder for this opportunity and his confidence in me. Together, we are focused on crafting content with both Indian and global appeal that importantly also ensures profitability. As India embraces its moment on the world stage demonstrated by non-mainstream films like ‘Kill’, ‘All We Imagine as Light’, and even ‘Monkey Man’, we’re excited to invest time and resources in film projects that are aligned with the company’s global objectives and brand ethos, while helping to establish Locomotive Global Media as a leading boutique studio. We are particularly excited about projects in the horror and thriller genre that possess an elevated approach to their storytelling.”
Vikas Sharma will report directly to Sunder Aaron at Locomotive Global Media. Based in Mumbai, his appointment is effective immediately.
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