IAA Young Turks Forum to host Mahesh Bhatt and Stuart Sender
To be held on August 6 at 4 pm at the International Convention Hall, Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai
BestMediaInfo Bureau | Mumbai | August 4, 2014
The International Advertising Association (IAA)'s India Chapter has invited filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and Stuart Sender, President, Balcony Films, Los Angeles, USA, to share their thoughts on 'How Cinema influences Culture and Marketing' on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at 4 PM in Mumbai, and also interact with the audience as part of the IAA Young Turks Forum.
Mahesh Bhatt is a prominent film director, producer and screenwriter. His critically acclaimed movies include Arth, Saaransh, Janam, Naam, Sadak and Zakhm. He is also a columnist and is regularly featured in leading publications – both English and Hindi.
Stuart Sender is a producer, director and writer and has been nominated twice at The Academy Awards. He has crafted stories of influential people, including Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) and actor Matt Damon.
Sender's recent film Harmony premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and was introduced by Hillary Clinton. The international premiere was at the first Sundance Festival in London. Prince Charles and Sundance Founder Robert Redford introduced the film.
Srinivasan K Swamy, IAA India Chapter & Vice-President, Development Asia/Pacific Region of IAA, said, "We are delighted to host Stuart Sender and Mahesh Bhatt, two master craftsmen who will enrich us with their experience in film-making and bring about the influence Cinema has on our lives and Marketing aspects of products and services.”
HBO South Asia is Presenting Partner of the IAA Young Turks Forum. The event is being supported by the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Monica Tata, Managing Director, HBO South Asia, said, “HBO is known for its path breaking content, where creativity meets originality. We are delighted to be associated with this thought provoking exchange from which young leaders will learn and get inspired.”
“The IAA Young Turks Forum is very excited to bring two legendary speakers from Hollywood and Bollywood who will teach the audience a few lessons from the world of Cinema and inspire them on how they could use creativity in their business and personal dealings,” added Manish Advani, Head, Marketing and Public Relations, Mahindra Special Services Group, and Chair of the IAA Young Turks Forum Series.