Biren Ghose is Country Head of Technicolor, a 100-year leader in the field of Media & Entertainment. He leads the Technicolor India facility that is reputed for its animation visual effects and media services. His work is seen on the silver screen everyday – Skyfall, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Life of Pi (Oscar for visual effects, 2013). His organization has also managed animation effects for titles like Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and Computer Games like GTA 5 (Rockstar) and FIFA (EA). Mr. Ghose is a seasoned strategist with a wealth of experience across industries, who loves building brands and has a particular penchant for Startups. As president of ABAI, the local Animation industry body, he has pushed government towards animation, VFX and games policy. To give you an insight into the personality, here is a quote:

“I am a lover of jazz and Formula 1, and I believe that innovation and improvisation are transportable skills”

“Saying it with Pictures – Future Opportunities in Digital Content” had several takeaways – “Stories never change, only the packaging does”, “Indian products need to improve in two areas – brand management & aesthetics”, “Great ideas must get the timing right, otherwise they are dead”, “Being clever is an asset and a roadblock in a Startup”.

It was a highly interactive session filled with candor and witty remarks that not only educated, but also entertained.