Bollywood Hungama has announced the 'OTT India Fest', in association with Cinema Waale Film and Television Productions LLP and Across Media Solutions, on October 18 and 19, 2023 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
This event is curated, directed and scripted by Cinema Waale and produced by Across Media Solutions.
A special segment will also be hosted to honour the artists from the OTT entertainment industry. The awards night is going to put the spotlight on artists who have delivered remarkable performances and whose storytelling has captivated audiences.
The event will span two days and will have panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, and workshops followed by an awards ceremony.
Siddhartha Roy, CEO, Hungama Digital Media said, “The OTT India Fest and Awards is a celebration of the incredible impact OTT platforms have had on the entertainment landscape. We are thrilled to bring together the brightest minds and most influential voices in the industry to discuss and explore the future of content consumption. This OTT India fest will not only be a platform for learning but also act as a conversation starter into the groundbreaking work being done in the OTT space."
Suleman Mobhani, Founder and Director, Bollywood Hungama, said, “We are incredibly excited to announce the OTT India Fest & Awards, an extraordinary concept that celebrates the boundless creativity and groundbreaking impact of the OTT space. This event reflects our commitment to continue pushing the boundaries, as we bring together industry visionaries, brilliant minds, and exceptional talent to explore the limitless possibilities of content consumption. We look forward to this thrilling journey that will ignite innovation and serve as a catalyst towards shaping the future of this medium.”
Prashant Singh, partner, Cinema Waale Film and TV Productions LLP, said, "At a time when there is a clear paradigm shift in the way Indian audiences are consuming new content thanks to the onset of the OTT world, it will be very interesting and exciting to delve into various facets of what's driving and what's shaping up this new ecosystem. And what's better than hosting a never-seen-before event wherein the creative minds and various stakeholders (vis-a-vis OTT world) converge and engage in some riveting conversations and share their insights on different subjects. So, clearly, OTT India Fest is going to be an exciting and invigorating place to be."
“Today Across Media has become a go-to agency for media houses to help on-board sponsors. With Bollywood Hungama, the OTT India Fest is our second outing (BH Style Icons Awards being the first) and the partnership only keeps getting stronger with each passing day. Like at the BH Style Icons Awards, at the OTT India Fest too, the Media Agencies & Brands shall experience some rare ideas & disruptive integrations - ranging from content creation with our Celeb guests to Customer Engagement. Across Media is beyond thrilled to produce an event of this envious stature and lead its sponsorship program,” said Chetan Pratap, Co-founder & Director, Across Media Solutions.