Mumbai, India – 08 August 2024: Locomotive Global Media, an international production powerhouse headquartered in Mumbai, has made a significant addition to its leadership team by appointing Vikas Sharma as the Head of Film Projects. In his new role, Vikas will spearhead the development, acquisitions, and business operations for the company’s burgeoning film division.
Vikas Sharma brings with him a decade of invaluable experience in the media and entertainment industry. Before joining Locomotive Global Media, he held the position of Associate Producer at Bandra West Pictures for eight years, collaborating closely with the acclaimed director Raja Krishna Menon. Vikas is also academically accomplished, holding a postgraduate degree in Business Management from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Sunder Aaron, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Locomotive Global Inc., expressed his excitement about the new 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.”
Reflecting on his new role, Vikas Sharma shared, “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 takes effect immediately.
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/
