Team

EXECUTIVE
PRODUCER

Jatin Chaurasia is an entrepreneur and a visionary with two decades of experience building ventures & managing global teams. As CEO of Sumeru Inc. he has brought cutting-edge technology to legacy global organizations like the Art of Living Foundation transforming member-experience, marketing automation & program delivery. In 2022, he founded Sumeru Studios.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HEAD OF PROGRAMMING

Sej Saraiya is an internationally recognized visual artist dedicated to cultural and environmental conservation. She holds an MFA from the University of Southern California. With over thirty international awards for her films, Sej's work has been showcased in museums, art galleries, universities, and airports. A dedicated leader in her field, Sej actively serves on the board of the American Society of Media Photographers, the Garifuna Indigenous Film Festival, now in its 13th year, and contributes to the Topanga Film Festival, now in its 18th year.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HEAD OF PROGRAMMING

Anabelle D. Munro is an award-winning film and theater director, writer, performer, producer, and her artistic career spans Berlin, London, New York City, and LA. Munro is the founder and CEO of Blue Boots Entertainment, LLC, and the purpose-driven Film Festival ETHOS Film Awards, in partnership with the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica College, currently in its 6th season. Her personal directorial work in film explores deeply human topics that shed light on mental health, healing, and finding purpose.

CREATIVE PRODUCER

Montoo Bassi is a national and international award-winning creative professional with a career spanning over 20 years. He has written, produced and directed notable documentaries and hundreds of TV commercials. He has been a consultant to organizations like Disney and Star TV Network. He is also recognized for his lyrical contributions to the national award winning film 'Chalo Jeete Hai', which explores the early life of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

CREATIVE PRODUCER

Two times National award winner Mahaveer Jain is a visionary who believes in the power of spirituality and the entertainment industry to inspire and uplift society. A respected film producer, recently he has produced Hindi films like: Uunchai (starring Amitabh Bachchan and Anupam Kher, jointly produced with Rajshri productions), Ram Setu (starring Akshay Kumar), and Good Luck Jerry (with Janhvi Kapoor). Jain made a special film on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s childhood, Chalo Jeete Hain. Currently he is producing multiple films. He started the "Newcomers" project to support new talent, involving 23 top filmmakers. His societal contributions include involvement in the I Stand with Humanity initiative (distributing ration kits during the pandemic), the Drug-Free India Campaign, spearheaded by the Art of Living Foundation with millions of students in 2019, and developing a world-class institute for entertainment and media students.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

Sunil Sadarangani is an award-winning producer and writer from Mumbai based in Los Angeles with over 15 years of experience in international filmmaking. He has been involved in award-winning films and doc-series like "September Tapes," "The Answer," and "World Religions." Sunil co-founded the Ojai Short Film Festival, is a jury member for the LA Greek Film Festival and writes about film and TV, particularly artists of color, for prominent publications and covers major film and award events. As a co-founder of Omagination Pictures, he helps to represent and produce South Asian stories and creates partnerships in the industry. The California State Senate has recognized his contributions to creativity and innovation in LA.

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND INITIATIVES

Ashish Pandya, a renowned author, entrepreneur, and well-being master coach, is globally revered for his expertise in revitalizing the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda under Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's guidance. With a rich background spanning over two decades, Ashish has positively impacted over 150,000 individuals worldwide through his dynamic talks, fostering transformative change. As the visionary behind Copperwell, Ashish pioneers health and wellness by harmoniously blending Ayurvedic principles with innovative hydration solutions. Additionally, as a founding member and Vice President of Shankara Inc., he seamlessly integrates Ayurveda with modern skincare, contributing significantly to holistic well-being.

SUPERVISING PRODUCER

Creativity and passion are the fibers that make up AmbiKa “B” Sanjana’s body of work. Her family includes creative individuals who embody several artistic disciplines. Her canvas is global and stretches from Mumbai to Miami through Los Angeles. She draws inspiration from these vibrant cities with their rich culture and it is manifested in her fashion, art, production and creative vision. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked on multiple live shows, including the Grammys, Emmys, Golden Globes, Oscars, Shark Tank, The Voice, Dancing with the Stars, VMAs, and many more. With this range of experience and success, she has branched out to other avenues within the industry.  Over the past decade, AmbiKa has become a highly sought-after celebrity stylist in Los Angeles, CA. Her work and brand, StyledbyAmbiKa, has been featured in numerous internationally published magazine editorials and red carpet events.

DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

Jimmy Bluff is the creator of The Bluff Technique, which he developed to approach multiple levels of the human experience, bringing the spiritual pillars of his own spirituality to his healing. Vedic wisdom and teachings as well as the Native American and Indigenous peoples of the Americas’ traditions and world view constitute the philosophical foundations of Jimmy Bluff`s life and work, which inspires him to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western traditions through his work and service. He has over 20 years of working on the biggest names in Hollywood, athletics and the music industry.