08 August 2024; Mumbai, India: Locomotive Global Media, an international production company based in Mumbai, bolsters its leadership team with the appointment of Vikas Sharma as Head of Film Projects. In his new role, Vikas will oversee the development, acquisitions and business for the nascent film division at the company.
Vikas brings along with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from his experience, stretching over a decade in the media and entertainment industry. Prior to joining Locomotive Global Media, Vikas served as Associate Producer at Bandra West Pictures for eight years, where he worked closely with renowned director Raja Krishna Menon. Vikas holds a postgraduate degree in Business Management from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Speaking on the new appointment, Sunder Aaron, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Locomotive Global Inc., said, “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.”
Commenting on his appointment, Sharma said, “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 into Sunder Aaron of Locomotive Global Media. He is based out of Mumbai and his appointment is with immediate effect.
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About Locomotive Global Media:
Locomotive Global Media (LGM) is a premier content creation powerhouse, developing, producing, and distributing original scripted television and film content. Founded with a vision to tell compelling stories rooted in India, LGM bridges the gap between local narratives and global audiences. The company boasts several high-calibre projects in various stages of production, financing, and development. A standout project is “Rana Naidu,” the Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Showtime series “Ray Donovan.” Commissioned by Netflix India, this series stars Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh and premiered worldwide on March 10, 2023. Season Two is currently in production. With a commitment to quality and innovation, LGM continues to elevate the standard of Indian storytelling, making a significant impact on the global entertainment landscape. Website: https://www.locomotiveglobal.com/
