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Global Keynote Speaker · Panelist · Guest of Honor
Esha Bargate
Media Entrepreneur · Co-Producer · Telly Awards Judge · Founder
Where Hollywood storytelling meets Silicon Valley
- 2026 Telly Awards Judge
- SB100 Business Visionary
- 6 Continents Connected
- AI Meets Cinema™
2026
Telly Awards Judging Council
About Esha
One storyteller,
many frontiers.
Esha Bargate is a Media and Creative entrepreneur building bridges between cinema, technology, and global storytelling. From producing internationally distributed films to launching industry initiatives such as AI Meets Cinema™, her work explores how emerging technologies can expand creative opportunities for filmmakers worldwide.
Recognized as a Business Visionary (SB100) and serving on the 2026 Telly Awards Executive Judging Council, Esha’s career spans film production, media innovation, international partnerships, and creative leadership—shaping conversations where storytelling meets the future.
Film Production
Globally distributed features
Media Innovation
AI Meets Cinema™
Global Partnerships
Across six continents
Esha Bargate
Founder & ProducerAt a Glance
A career of firsts
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Telly Awards Judge
SB100
Business Visionary
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Streaming Platforms
Signature Talks
What Esha speaks about
Keynotes and fireside conversations shaped for festivals, summits, and boardrooms — tailored to your audience.
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02Entrepreneurship
Building a Global Media Venture
A Business Visionary's blueprint for building creative ventures — from a studio to a guild across six continents.
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03Global Markets
Global Creative Ecosystems
Connecting talent across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.
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04Distribution
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 and Achievement
Film
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.
Series
Creator & Showrunner
Created AI Meets Cinema™, the original series spotlighting media's innovators.
2025
Best of Small Business Awards
Named a Business Visionary — AIVR MPG honored with the distinguished SB100 Award.
Nonprofit
Founder & President
Built the AI/VR Motion Picture Guild™, a 501(c)(6) association, from the ground up.
Impact
United Nations Contributor
Edited human-rights training content for UN OHCHR; three official appreciation letters.
The Guild
AI/VR Motion Picture Guild™
501(c)(6) NonprofitSix ContinentsEst. by Esha Bargate
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
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Global AI Filmmaking & Creative Ecosystem™
Launched a collaboration network spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.
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Ethical Standards Council™
Established to provide professional guidance on responsible AI use in storytelling and media production.
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SB100 · Business Visionary Recognition
AIVR MPG Honored in the 2025 Best SB 100 Awards by Small Business
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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
AI-Driven StudioMedia StrategyBoutique
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
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“Sarhadein” — Co-Producer
Co-produced an international short film and placed it on Apple TV and Google TV India.
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Global Distribution Expertise
Proven command of platform requirements, content positioning, and worldwide distribution strategy.
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Pitched to Major U.S. Streamers
Independently pitched original projects to streaming services including Amazon Studios.
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™
CraftToolsThe Road Ahead
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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