Locomotive Global Media, an international production company based in Mumbai, has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Vikas Sharma as Head of Film Projects. In this role, Sharma will oversee the development, acquisitions, and business operations for the company’s burgeoning film division.
With over a decade of experience in the media and entertainment industry, Sharma brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Locomotive Global Media. He previously served as Associate Producer at Bandra West Pictures for eight years, where he worked closely with renowned director Raja Krishna Menon. Sharma 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., expressed enthusiasm about Sharma’s 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 a unique creative perspective to each project, married with a keen commercial understanding of what works in the Indian market. We trust that he will deliver stories and narratives that resonate deeply with Indian audiences and capture the imagination of viewers worldwide.”
Sharma shared his excitement about the new role, stating, “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 align with the company’s global objectives and brand ethos. We are particularly excited about projects in the horror and thriller genre that possess an elevated approach to their storytelling.”
Vikas Sharma will report to Sunder Aaron and will be based in Mumbai. His appointment is effective immediately.