Tag: Sarthak Dasgupta

  • A pinch of salt, a world of difference: Introducing The Salt Inc

    A pinch of salt, a world of difference: Introducing The Salt Inc

    Mumbai: Marking a groundbreaking moment in the dynamic space of content and design, The Salt Inc officially launches, poised to deliver strategically tailored content that sparks meaningful conversations between consumers and brands.

    Breaking away from the traditional agency model, The Salt Inc. is a visionary enterprise with capabilities across content formats, ranging from digital to OTT content. Built on pillars of cutting-edge technology, in-house production capabilities, and an unparalleled understanding of brand dynamics, The Salt Inc. is designed to spark conversations and engagement solutions across all consumer touchpoints. Exclusive partnerships with the British media behemoth The Economist in India puts the organization in a unique space where it can help its partner brands engage with influential C-suites globally.

    Helmed by industry veterans

    Founded by industry veterans with tremendous credibility and equity in advertising, media marketing, and video production, The Salt Inc. redefines the scope of a traditional agency. Each founding member brings with them a wealth of experience, award wins, and extremely varied and unique skill sets, continuously pushing the boundaries of creativity and capability.

    CEO and founder Neena Dasgupta brings nearly 25 years of expertise in digital media and advertising with remarkable corporations like BBC, ABNI (from the Dow Jones stable) et cetera. She later founded Zirca Digital Solutions, an independent global digital solutions company managing marquee clients in both Indian and international markets. She has also graced Impact’s 50 Most Influential list for three consecutive years.  

    Co-founder Sarthak Dasgupta is a distinguished writer, director, producer and masterful storyteller who is an alumnus of the prestigious Sundance Screenwriters Lab and the recipient of the Mahindra Sundance Global Filmmaker Award. Sarthak has consistently delivered culturally diverse, impactful stories across feature films, web series, documentaries, and television.

    Co-founder and chief operating officer Parth Arora is a veteran producer with 25 years of experience working and successfully delivering award-winning projects in the film and OTT space with several platforms including Netflix. Parth has also worked for powerhouse film studios including Dharma Productions, Fox Star Studios, and White Feather Films, among others.

    Experienced professionals including co-founder and business head Rahul Surve, chief product officer (CPO) Tarun Abhichandani, chief creative officer (CCO) Mihir Chitre, strategy lead Rohan Desai, and marketing lead Sagar Grover call The Salt Inc. home.

    Tarun, in his role as CPO, spearheads the product strategy, user experience, and technological innovation. Mihir, as CCO, leads with his creative vision, blending artistry with strategic insight to deliver compelling storytelling. Rahul brings strategic acumen and a deep understanding of market dynamics, guiding business growth and partnerships. 

    Building conversations, not just content

    The Salt Inc’s approach goes beyond creating content; they build conversations. Every piece of content is crafted to engage the audience, spark interactions, and create lasting impressions. In a world where brands are constantly vying for consumer attention, The Salt Inc. ensures your brand stands out by fostering genuine, emotional, and cognitive connections.

    Innovative technology at the core

    At The Salt Inc, their proprietary technology is not just a tool but perhaps their most powerful differentiator. Their AI technology enables robust consumer insights, allowing them to personalize content, ensuring it resonates deeply with the target audience. This technology also enables them to optimise content delivery beyond the conventional targeting methods, for all formats, from quick 30-second clips to in-depth three-hour features, catering to the diverse needs of modern brands.

    Speaking about the launch, The Salt Inc CEO & founder Neena Dasgupta said, “At The Salt Inc., we harness the power of compelling narratives to drive conversations, transform brands and captivate audiences across the digital landscape.”

    “With our cinematic expertise, we bring stories to life, ensuring that every brand message resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impact,” added co-founder Sarthak Dasgupta reiterating the superior storytelling capabilities at The Salt Inc.”

    Speaking about production proficiency, The Salt Inc COO Parth Arora shared, “Our state-of-the-art production collaborations guarantee top-tier quality, enabling brands to deliver visually stunning and highly engaging content.”

  • Indian director Sarthak Dasgupta wins Sundance-Mahindra filmmaking award

    Indian director Sarthak Dasgupta wins Sundance-Mahindra filmmaking award

    MUMBAI: Indian filmmakers are going places. Sarthak Dasgupta from India and three other directors have won the 2013 Sundance-Mahindra Global filmmaking award that supports the emerging independent talent from around the world.

    Dasgupta, who has previously written and directed award-winning film The Great Indian Butterfly, won the award this time for The Music Teacher. The other winners include Jonas Carpignano from Italy-US for A Chjana, Brazilian director Aly Muritiba for The Man Who Killed My Beloved Dead and Vendela Vida and Eva Weber for Let the Northern Lights Erase Your Name, a UK-Germany-US co-production.

    Each of the four winning filmmakers will receive a cash award of $10,000, attendance at the Sundance Film Festival and creative and strategic support.

    This is the second year that one of the four award recipients is an Indian. Last year‘s winner was Shonali Bose for her project Margarita, With A Straw.

    The awards were presented at a private ceremony at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah (US) by Rohit Khattar, Chairman, Mumbai Mantra, Michelle Satter, Founding Director, Feature Film Programme, Sundance Institute and Paul Federbush, International Director, Feature Film Programme, Sundance Institute.

    “At a time when there is no dearth of issues around the world that are crying out to be heard, the Global Filmmaking award recognises independent filmmakers who give expression to those voices,” said the Mahindra Group chairman and managing director Anand Mahindra in a statement.

    “The Mahindra Group is proud to assist the Sundance Institute in this endeavour, which, in line with the Group‘s ‘Rise‘ philosophy, aims to drive a positive change in communities across the world,” he added.

    The nomination committee for the Indian Award winner included prominent names from Indian cinema like Sharmila Tagore, Anil Kapoor, Rajkumar Hirani, Ramesh Sippy, Shabana Azmi, Shyam Benegal, Anjum Rajabali, K Hariharan and Ira Bhaskar.

    The Sundance Institute-Mahindra Global Filmmaking Award is part of a multifaceted collaboration that exemplifies a commitment to and support of world cinema by the Mahindra Group, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in India, and the non-profit Sundance Institute, one of the world‘s leading cultural organisations.

    This is the third and the last of the three-year collaboration between the two organisations.

    The Sundance-Mahindra Group‘s collaboration also includes the Mumbai Mantra Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab in India, which provides an annual opportunity for eight screenwriters from India to develop their works under the guidance of accomplished international screenwriters.