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VIA MAR Entertainment Home: Via Mar Entertainment is a unit of MB Corporation, a company that produces films which have been changing the way filmmaking industry works since 1982. Var Mar Entertainment and its highly professional team excel in all aspects of production. About us: -About the Company Founded by producer and actor Manchu Vishnu, Via Mar Entertainment is a full-service commercial and film production company located in Los Angeles, CA. The company makes outstanding feature films and web series in various languages. Via Mar Entertainment is run by a team of experienced commercial producers and creatives whose combined skills contribute to the high quality our company provides in terms of production services. Our team is what gives us a market edge and what makes our production innovative and unique. Via Mar’s parent company, Mohan Babu Corporation, has over 35 years of experience in filmmaking in India. The films produced by this company include Dynamite, Singam 123, Current Theega, Anukshanam, Rowdy, Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda, Doosukeltha, Denikaina Ready, Vastadu Naa Raju, and others. The reputed production house has also produced a range of television shows such as O Inti Katha, Intilo Ramiah Veedilo Krish, HAPPY DAYS, Lakshmi talk show, Aam Aha Kma Kahaa, and Tirumala Mahathyam. Via Mar Entertainment is now ready to follow in the steps of its parent company, exploring the arena of world cinema with equal success, by launching web series and feature films in English, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi languages. Via Mar Entertainment has a clear vision: we wish to present meaningful stories that will inspire and motivate audiences. We don’t compromise the quality of our work; we always strive for the best. We develop modern, impactful projects. We use cutting edge concepts and approval processes, and we are committed to quality through all the phases of video production and post-production. Team: #1 Vishnu Manchu Vishnu Manchu is an actor, director, producer, and education professional. He was born on November 23rd of 1981 in Chennai, India. He won the Filmfare award for Best Male Debut in 2003 for a role of a responsible lover boy in action film Vishnu. He is no stranger to television direction. Some of his credits include Zee Telugu’s series Happy Days, Lakshmi Talk Show, and Premathoo Mee Lakshmi. Vishnu owns a production house called 24 Frames Factory. Under this umbrella, he has produced films such as Vastadu Naa Raju, Dhenikaina Ready, Doosukeltha, Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda, Rowdy, Anukshanam, Current Theega, Singham 123, Dynamite, and Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu. He also founded a post- production company called Think Smart, which specializes in motion graphics, animation, video production, and similar. Vishnu Manchu founded SpringBoard International Preschools in 2014. His organization provides children in the country with access to quality education. Vishnu started a social program called Army Green for promoting environmental awareness. He is the founder of the International American School New York Academy and Springboard Academy. Although these projects are new, the schools have already proven their competency in delivering quality education services. Production company Via Mar Entertainment was founded by Vishnu Manchu and a team of acclaimed professionals with a goal of developing story-driven movies and web series. #2 Amal EIWardi Amal ElWardi is currently Head of Development at a newly founded production company Via Mar Entertainment, acquiring, developing, and funding projects for Sony, Amazon, and Netflix. Over the past decade, Amal has secured and packaged films for production and foreign distribution (with companies such as Zeal Media Co., IM Global, and The Solution Entertainment Group), including A Single Man, Dead Man Down, The Butler, and Before Midnight. Most recently she worked on Netflix/Dee Rees drama Mudbound, Roger Michell’s Truth in Advertising (starring Ryan Reynolds), Scorsese production Bleed for This (starring Miles Teller), and Lynn Shelton’s Laggies (starring Keira Knightley). She has worked extensively with motion picture producers in finding specific talent for projects, and she attended all major theatrical markets and festivals worldwide, coordinated sales and operations, assisted in bank funding and loan closings, and has overseen development and acquisitions activity. ElWardi started her career at First Look International and FilmBank Capital. Prior to her pursuits in the film business, ElWardi was a classical dancer who performed with several companies, including Alvin Ailey, Paul Taylor, Jose Limon, and David Parsons in New York City. Born in Casablanca, Morocco and raised in California, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Currently, ElWardi is an advisory board member for True + Living Media in association with Russell Simmons and All Def Digital, and a founding board member for the With Compassion Foundation in association with Friends of the Dalai Lama, and is a Horizon Award Juror in association with the Sundance Film Festival and Women in Film. #3 Suraj Gohill Suraj Gohill is the managing partner of Bright Force Media in Beverly Hills, LA, California. With 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, he has been involved in the funding of approximately 100 slate budgets with major studios and independent production houses, including Spyglass Entertainment, Revolution Studios, Castle Rock Pictures, and Gold Circle Films. Suraj has held leadership positions and has a lot of experience in management and development of new businesses, working in different regions (Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Greater Los Angeles Area, Century City, and Indianapolis). Suraj worked as Chief Financial Officer at LA-based production company Ivanhoe Pictures, where he was involved in fostering cooperation with Blumhouse and Senior Vice President at US financial holding company CIT. He was welcomed as on-board president at Odyssey Media, a company that is expanding their business and presence in the US weekly television market. Currently, he is a co-founder and managing partner of Via Mar Entertainment. Suraj has a Bachelor of Science and Business Management from the Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. #4 Raja Konduru Raja Konduru’s career spans a variety of positions both as a managing executive director and as a principal investor. He is currently one of the directors of Springboard Academy and International Schools. He is recognized as an active and innovative investor, currently involved in film production industry. Projects: Production company Via Mar Entertainment recognizes the significance of web series and the potential of the internet as a television medium. The company has several projects currently in the development stage, and will soon be ready to venture into the world of web series and introduce audiences to its unique and engaging content. Series #1 Series: Partition of India Status: Scripting Languages: English Logline: This web series depicts the events of August 15th, 1947, when India and Pakistan separated and became two sovereign states. #2 Film Name: Hanuman Status: Scripting Languages: English, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi Logline: This web series tells the story of life and message of Lord Hanuman, known for his altruistic devotion to Lord Rama. Feature Films #1 Film Name: Ramayana Part 1 Status: Scripting Languages: English, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi Logline: This feature film portrays the early life of Lord Rama. #2 Film Name: Ramayana Part 2 Status: Scripting Languages: English, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi Logline: The second part illustrates the exile of Lord Rama. #3 Film Name: Ramayana Part 3 Status: Scripting Languages: English, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi Logline: The third film depicts the abduction of Sita, slaying of Ravana, and coronation of Lord Rama. #4 Film Name: Call Centre Scam (Working title) Status: Pre-production Languages: English, Hindi Logline: This film tells the story of fake call centres that were used to dupe the citizens through online transactions. #5 Film Name: Kannappa Status: Scripting Languages: English, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi Logline: This is the story of the famous Siva devotee Kannappa, who gave his eyes to the Lord. #6 Film Name: Garuda Status: Scripting Languages: English, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi Logline: The film is in its scripting stage. MB Corporation Home: Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures has long been recognized as one of the best production companies in India. It’s highly successful films established it as a production giant, and its high-end offer of production and filmmaking equipment made Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures a lasting influence in Indian cinema. During the past 30 years, SLPP has fostered various high-profile productions throughout the country. 24 Frames Factory 24 Frames Factory is a highly specialized production company. Its primary mediums are audio and video and the company is involved in the development of numerous projects in film, TV, and music worlds. The company also boasts a wide range of quality equipment, an expert creative team, and a portfolio that proves its superb work. All these qualities contained within one company ensure a cost-effective and reliable production service. Via Mar Entertainment Via Mar Entertainment is a Los Angeles based production company that offers a cutting edge post-production facility in the region. It represents a US branch of the famous and renowned Indian production company Mohan Babu Corporation