Parasuram Ps
Media Consultant
An IIT & IIM alumni, as VP- Head of Programming at Sony Max, for 2003 ICC World Cup he pioneered Extraa Innings, elevating cricket entertainment to dizzying levels. Later, as Head of Innovation – Airtel, he redefined paradigms of content dissemination & consumption. Currently pitching his start-up which will change the face of film distribution.
Media Consultant
Parasuram Ps
Akash Khurana
Creative Advisor, features & series
Akash Khurana is a multi-faceted, dynamic Indian actor, screenwriter, theatre artist and entrepreneur. His first screen appearance was in Shyam Benegal’s Kalyug. He has appeared in nearly 60 films, including Ardh Satya, Saaransh, Naam, Beta, Saudagar, Sarfarosh, Company and Barfii. He has written over 20 screen plays, including Aashiqui and Baazigar. A management Guru, he was also the CEO of Nimbus Communications.
Creative Advisor, features & series
Akash Khurana
Pravesh Sippy
Exec. Producer, features & series
Scion of famed producer N. N. Sippy, who produced classics like Woh Kaun Thi, Gumnaam, Meri Jung… In Pravesh’s prolific, 3 decade career he has produced countless films including the cult National Award winning “The Square Circle”. He runs a top-notch film marketing co. for Bollywood content for digital & new media monetisation.
Exec. Producer, features & series
Pravesh Sippy
mentors
Shankar Kamble
Director
A JJ Arts school alumni, Shankar is an ad industry veteran who began his career as Art Director at Ogilvy, where he hones his craft and developed a unique creative voice. His work has won prestigious awards including Cannes Lions, One Show, Abby Awards, D&AD and Kyoorius Awards, reflecting his ability to seamlessly combine creativity, innovation and storytelling for campaigns that have left a lasting impact. He has worked with brilliant minds like Ashish Khazanchi, Abhijit Avasthi, Vijay Sawant, Dharam Walia and Raj Kamble. Some of the brands Shankar has directed for are Fevicol, Wildstone, Burger King, Castrol, 5 Star, ICICI Bank, Haier and many others. At MTF, Shankar continues to push creative boundaries & craft compelling narratives.
Director
Shankar Kamble
Vipul Indulkar
Director
Vipul began his career at Ogilvy, Mumbai in 2011 as an Art Director. He worked on brands like Castrol Oil, Bajaj Auto, Red FM among others. A highlight of his stint was spearheading the successfully Cadburys Gems ‘IPL Campaign’. Thereafter, he went independent and joined Hungry Films as Director.
Over the next 9 years, he has been involved in varied roles like Creative Partner, Art Supervisor, Creative Producer & Editor. With a passion for advertising, he is also currently copywriting for brands, besides directing films for leading agencies and brands.
Director
Vipul Indulkar
Pooja Khemani
Director
Drama/Storytelling, whatever you may call it, Pooja has a natural inclination to portray what she has experienced or seen. She
Gaurav Gupta
Director
Gaurav’s dynamic career began with Ogilvy, where he honed his skills in advertising and storytelling. After gaining valuable experience, he joined Good Morning Films, further sharpening his filmmaking skills. Gaurav has directed numerous ad films across diverse brands and categories. Known for his creative vision and ability o connect with audiences, he excels in bringing concepts to life with impactful visuals and engaging narratives. His work reflects a perfect blend of creativity and strategy making him a sough-after name in the world of advertising. With a commitment to excellence, Gaurav continues to push creative boundaries, delivering films that leave a lasting impression.
Director
Gaurav Gupta
Kabeer Khurana
Director
Kabeer is a Filmfare-nominated and 15-time international award-winning filmmaker. Apart from winning awards in Italy, USA and Ukraine, his films have received 40+ festival selections, including the Global University Film Awards, and screenings in Brazil, Prague, Singapore, Indonesia, Morocco etc.
Director
Kabeer Khurana
Kairav Chhowala
Director’s Assistant
Kireet Khurana
Producer | Creative Head
Kireet Khurana is a High-Honours graduate from Sheridan College, Canada. He has won 6 President’s National awards and 18 International awards for his defining cinematic works in animation, besides many others.
One of India’s leading Animation Directors, his notable works include India’s first live-action and 3D animation combination feature film Toonpur Ka Superrhero, (2011) Komal, feature film T for Taj Mahal (2018) and docu-feature The Invisible Visible. He has made over 25 award-winning short films on various social causes, collaborating with the National Film Board of Canada and UNICEF. He has also contributed to 550+ commercial films for top agencies and brands.
He has made over 25 award-winning short films on various social causes, collaborating with the National Film Board of Canada and UNICEF. He has also contributed to 550+ commercial films for top agencies and brands.
Producer | Creative Head
Kireet Khurana
Kanishka
Line Producer
Kanishka Lad is a line producer with a strong focus on animation production, overseeing the delivery of ads, short films, and animated series. She brings a detail-oriented approach to managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Her interest in animation drives her to find practical, efficient solutions throughout the production process.
Line Producer
Kanishka
Krishna Kotian
Exec. Producer
Krishna Kotian is a seasoned actor, producer, and business expert with over 25 years of ex- perience in entertainment and
Krishna Kotian is a seasoned actor, producer, and business expert with over 25 years of ex- perience in entertainment and marketing. He has appeared in films like Adipurush, Drishyam 2, and Ghoomer, and held leadership roles at JWT and Lowe Lintas. As an entrepreneur, he founded 24Rays, a brand film studio, and is a partner at Two Men Creation LLP. Krishna focuses on creating immersive brand films that drive business results.
Exec. Producer
Krishna Kotian
Directors
Shankar Kamble
Director
A JJ Arts school alumni, Shankar is an ad industry veteran who began his career as Art Director at Ogilvy, where he hones his craft and developed a unique creative voice. His work has won prestigious awards including Cannes Lions, One Show, Abby Awards, D&AD and Kyoorius Awards, reflecting his ability to seamlessly combine creativity, innovation and storytelling for campaigns that have left a lasting impact. He has worked with brilliant minds like Ashish Khazanchi, Abhijit Avasthi, Vijay Sawant, Dharam Walia and Raj Kamble. Some of the brands Shankar has directed for are Fevicol, Wildstone, Burger King, Castrol, 5 Star, ICICI Bank, Haier and many others. At MTF, Shankar continues to push creative boundaries & craft compelling narratives.
Director
Shankar Kamble
Kireet Khurana
Producer | Creative Head
Kireet Khurana is a High-Honours graduate from Sheridan College, Canada. He has won 6 President’s National awards and 18 International awards for his defining cinematic works in animation, besides many others.
One of India’s leading Animation Directors, his notable works include India’s first live-action and 3D animation combination feature film Toonpur Ka Superrhero, (2011) Komal, feature film T for Taj Mahal (2018) and docu-feature The Invisible Visible. He has made over 25 award-winning short films on various social causes, collaborating with the National Film Board of Canada and UNICEF. He has also contributed to 550+ commercial films for top agencies and brands.
He has made over 25 award-winning short films on various social causes, collaborating with the National Film Board of Canada and UNICEF. He has also contributed to 550+ commercial films for top agencies and brands.
Producer | Creative Head
Kireet Khurana
Sangram Borse
Creative Head- Animation
A prestigious Sheridan Alumni, Sangram is an award-winning animation filmmaker and educator.
Co-director of feature film JG and the BC kids, he is also known for his multiple award-winning short films called “1001 days” and “Emsahar” as Animation Director, with the amazing team at Doha Film Institute.
From 2013 to 2022, Sangram was the Founder & Creative Head of Regh Animation studios, where he worked with CGS, Six Point Harness, Telegale Jamfilled to name a few. He has also been a part of prestigious Indian shows such as The Legend of Bahubali and Chakra: The Invincible (Stan Lee’s first Indian superhero).
He currently heads Climb Studios as Creative Head.
Creative Head- Animation
Sangram Borse
Team Climb
At Climb, we’re proud to have assembled a team of dreamers, creators, word-wizards and visual-virtuosos who are passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences. Get ready to meet the talented folks who make the magic happen!
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