Mumbai-based Locomotive Global Media has announced Vikas Sharma as the new head of Film Projects. He will oversee film development and acquisitions.

Sharma previously worked for eight years as an associate producer at Bandra West Pictures, where he worked with Airlift and Barah Aana director Raja Krishna Menon.

“With India embracing its moment on the global stage, as evidenced by non-mainstream films like Kill, All We Imagine as Light and even Monkey Man, we are excited to invest time and resources in film projects that align with the company’s global objectives and brand ethos, while helping to establish Locomotive Global Media as a leading boutique studio,” Sharma said. “We are especially excited about projects in the horror and thriller genre that take an elevated approach to their storytelling.”

Sunder Aaron, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Locomotive Global Inc added, “We are delighted to have Vikas Sharma join the Locomotive Global Media family. His vision for storytelling, combined with a deep understanding of both the Indian and international markets, aligns perfectly with our mission to produce engaging, world-class content. Vikas brings his unique creative perspective to every project, combined with a keen commercial understanding of what works in the Indian market. We are confident that he can deliver stories and narratives that will not only resonate deeply with Indian audiences, but also capture the imagination of viewers globally.”