Global Keynote Speaker · Panelist · Guest of Honor
Esha Bargate
Filmmaker · Co-Producer · Telly Awards Judge · Founder
A speaker bridging Hollywood storytelling with Silicon Valley innovation.
About Esha
One storyteller,
many frontiers.
Esha Bargate is a filmmaker and creative entrepreneur working where cinema meets the future. She co-produced the internationally distributed short film “Sarhadein,” placing it on Apple TV and Google TV India, and created the original series AI Meets Cinema™.
She sits on the 2026 Telly Awards Executive Judging Council, was named a Business Visionary (SB100), and edited human-rights content for the United Nations — a body of work spanning festivals, studios, and the world stage.
At a Glance
A career of firsts
6
Continents Connected
2026
Telly Awards Judge
SB100
Business Visionary
2
Streaming Platforms
Signature Talks
What Esha speaks about
01
The AI-Driven Production Pipeline
How AI is reshaping pre-production, post, and distribution — and what it means for creators and studios.
02
Building a Global Media Venture
A Business Visionary's blueprint for building creative ventures — from a studio to a guild across six continents.
03
Global Creative Ecosystems
Connecting talent across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.
04
From Short Film to Streaming
A producer's playbook on global distribution, platform requirements, and content positioning.
Ways to Invite Esha
Engagements around the world
Keynote Addresses
Headline talks on film, AI, and the future of media.
Panels & Moderation
Expert panelist or moderator who keeps the room engaged.
Fireside Chats
Intimate, candid conversations on craft and innovation.
Guest of Honor
A distinguished presence for openings, galas, and ceremonies.
Festival & Award Juries
Trusted judge for competitions and creative awards.
Track Record
Leadership & achievements
Co-Producer · International Cinema
“Sarhadein” placed on Apple TV & Google TV India; pitched to U.S. streamers including Amazon Studios.
2026 · Executive Judging Council
Telly Awards judge evaluating global submissions across storytelling, editing, and innovation.
Creator & Showrunner
Created AI Meets Cinema™, the original series spotlighting media's innovators.
2025 · Best of Small Business Awards
Named a Business Visionary — honored with the distinguished SB100 Award.
Founder & President
Built the AI/VR Motion Picture Guild™, a 501(c)(6) association, from the ground up.
United Nations Contributor
Edited human-rights training content for UN OHCHR; three official appreciation letters.
The Guild
AI/VR Motion Picture Guild™
A 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association advancing storytelling, emerging media technologies, and ethical standards in filmmaking.
Founded & led by Esha Bargate · President & Director
Milestones
Global AI Filmmaking & Creative Ecosystem™
Launched a collaboration network spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.
Ethical Standards Council™
Established to provide professional guidance on responsible AI use in storytelling and media production.
SB100 · Business Visionary Recognition
Honored in the 2025 Best of Small Business Awards by Small Business Expo.
USA × Africa Partnership
Allied with the Association of Movie Producers Nigeria and EPIC ACG, USA, connecting filmmakers across continents.
The Studio
Esha Bargate Productions LLC
An AI-driven boutique film studio and media strategy company — the creative engine behind Esha’s productions, partnerships, and original programming.
Founded & led by Esha Bargate
Signature Work
“Sarhadein” — Co-Producer
Co-produced an international short film and placed it on Apple TV and Google TV India.
Global Distribution Expertise
Proven command of platform requirements, content positioning, and worldwide distribution strategy.
Pitched to Major U.S. Streamers
Independently pitched original projects to streaming services including Amazon Studios.
AI Meets Cinema™
Produces the original interview and education series featuring leaders and innovators in media.
Recognition
Featured & awarded
Press Feature
Featured in Deadline
Work and leadership covered by a top entertainment trade publication.
Industry Honor
Telly Awards Judge
Selected to the 2026 Executive Judging Council — a seat for trusted authorities.
Recognition
Business Visionary
Distinguished SB100 Award in the 2025 Best of Small Business Awards.
Original Programming
Creator of AI Meets Cinema™
Esha conceived and produces the original series where the architects of the next media era speak candidly about craft, tools, and the road ahead — a creator’s eye and an insider’s access.
An ideal voice for keynotes, panels, and fireside chats.
Booking Inquiry
Bring Esha to your
stage, anywhere.
Available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, juries, and guest appearances — worldwide, in person or virtual.
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