Mumbai, India – September 13, 2024: Collective Artists Network, India’s leading new media conglomerate centred on talent and pop culture, announces a strategic collaboration with U.S.-based content company Travelin Bone Entertainment (TBE)- a boutique production company founded by Steve Garrow, Naresh Malik and Marc Sternberg. The co-development partnership between TBE and Collective Artists Network will enable diverse ideas and cross-border collaborations to come together to showcase a selection of diverse Indian talent, from the roster of Collective Artists Network.
With India’s film industry being one of the largest and most dynamic in the world, this collaboration offers an unparalleled opportunity to tap into a rich reservoir of talent and stories. This ambitious slate deal will see the curation, development, and packaging of five films featuring Indian talent, specifically designed for global viewership across multiple genres including psychological, action and romantic-comedy thrillers and a noir film.
Ashoo Naik, Co-founder at Collective Artists Network said, “This is an exciting new chapter for Collective Artists Network, as it allows us to push the boundaries of storytelling and talent discovery on a global stage. This partnership reflects our commitment to championing our talent and offering them opportunities to engage with the world, creating narratives that are bold, original, and transcendent.”
Travelin Bone Entertainment, known for sourcing original ideas from seasoned creators around the world, views this partnership as a significant step towards establishing a strong foothold in the Indian market.
Naresh Malik, Co-founder at Travelin Bone commented, “Our partnership is fuelled by a shared passion for storytelling and the discovery of fresh and undiscovered narratives. We’re excited to see the results of combining our two groups’ distinct perspectives and specialized talents as we craft compelling, innovative, and captivating content that resonates with audiences.”
The films under this collaboration will be developed with a focus on storytelling that appeals to both Indian and international audiences, ensuring that the unique cultural perspectives of India are presented in a way that is universally relatable. This partnership will leverage the strengths of both companies—Collective’s deep network within Indian talent and Travelin Bone’s expertise in producing globally relevant content.
As the global entertainment industry continues to evolve, this collaboration between Collective Artists Network and Travelin Bone Entertainment represents a step towards a future where stories have no borders and creativity knows no limits.
