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KITCHEN.VIDEO is a new-age, multi-disciplinary video lab, a collaboration bringing together a highly inspired team of dreamers ready to take on the communication needs of an ever-evolving world. After having run Apostrophe Films, one of the most sought-after production companies in advertising and branded content for 15 successful years, founder director Koushik Sarkar established KITCHEN.VIDEO, with a desire to become more than a production company, to facilitate the journey and experience of realising a vision, together.
OUR TEAM
Koushik Sarkar
Founder
Koushik studied photography and film direction at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. An apprenticeship at the iconic Worldwide Video Centre, The Netherlands, lead to his ongoing collaborations with pioneering artists in the field of Video art. He has made several significant documentaries, including ‘Flying in a Blue Dream’ on guitar God – Joe Satriani, published worldwide by Sony BMG & Epic Records. Making commercials for over two decades, he recently founded Kali Collective India & KITCHEN developing narrative and branded content. His debut short ‘Mono No Aware’ was premiered at LA Shorts International Film Festival 2021 and exhibited in three Academy Award Qualifying film festivals till date.
Koushik studied photography and film direction at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. An apprenticeship at the iconic Worldwide Video Centre, The Netherlands, lead to his ongoing collaborations with pioneering artists in the field of Video art. He has made several significant documentaries, including ‘Flying in a Blue Dream’ on guitar God – Joe Satriani, published worldwide by Sony BMG & Epic Records. Making commercials for over two decades, he recently founded Kali Collective India & KITCHEN developing narrative and branded content. His debut short ‘Mono No Aware’ was premiered at LA Shorts International Film Festival 2021 and exhibited in three Academy Award Qualifying film festivals till date.
Avishek Ghosh
Managing Partner
Avishek graduated from the prestigious Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, specialising in Editing after topping the faculty of Mass Communication from St. Xavier’s College, University of Kolkata. Being a part of the advertising production business for over twenty years now, he has led businesses and shaped creative production in various international and national collaborations across formats before coming on board as a partner at Kitchen.Video. He says, “It has been a fun and exciting journey and I am looking forward to innovating, creating and coming up with solutions – be it creative, management or production driven.”
Avishek graduated from the prestigious Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, specialising in Editing after topping the faculty of Mass Communication from St. Xavier’s College, University of Kolkata. Being a part of the advertising production business for over twenty years now, he has led businesses and shaped creative production in various international and national collaborations across formats before coming on board as a partner at Kitchen.Video. He says, “It has been a fun and exciting journey and I am looking forward to innovating, creating and coming up with solutions – be it creative, management or production driven.”
Victor Pillai
Associate Director
Victor’s foray into the world of filmmaking began during his Mass Communication and Videography course at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. With a keen interest on designs and aesthetics since his school days, his eye for visuals and a strong sense of storytelling led him to the role of Director’s Assistant for a leading production house in India. Over time, he developed exceptional managerial skills and went on to become Chief AD for some of the biggest ad film directors in both India and overseas. At Kitchen.Video, he brings a fresh perspective to the table with 7+ years of experience as backing.
Victor’s foray into the world of filmmaking began during his Mass Communication and Videography course at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. With a keen interest on designs and aesthetics since his school days, his eye for visuals and a strong sense of storytelling led him to the role of Director’s Assistant for a leading production house in India. Over time, he developed exceptional managerial skills and went on to become Chief AD for some of the biggest ad film directors in both India and overseas. At Kitchen.Video, he brings a fresh perspective to the table with 7+ years of experience as backing.
Kushan Bhattacharya
Associate Producer
Kushan is a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of successfully building and scaling a range of businesses over the last decade in Northeast India. At the age of sixteen, Kushan embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, founding Sikkim’s premier branding and advertising agency. In 2017 he went on to build one of the region’s largest technology & logistics startup before moving to Mumbai to pursue his true passion: the art of crafting compelling human stories through film. His unique fusion of entrepreneurial vigour and a storyteller’s heart makes him a valuable addition to the team at Kitchen.Video.
Kushan is a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of successfully building and scaling a range of businesses over the last decade in Northeast India. At the age of sixteen, Kushan embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, founding Sikkim’s premier branding and advertising agency. In 2017 he went on to build one of the region’s largest technology & logistics startup before moving to Mumbai to pursue his true passion: the art of crafting compelling human stories through film. His unique fusion of entrepreneurial vigour and a storyteller’s heart makes him a valuable addition to the team at Kitchen.Video.
Jerry Anthony
Direction Associate
Jerry is a storyteller and visual communicator, who has a master’s degree in Animation Film Design from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India. He has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Pune University. Born in Kerala and raised in Maharashtra, Jerry has had a multicultural upbringing that reflects in his work. He likes to read, travel, and explore other mediums to find new narratives from the spaces and people he comes across. He has worked with research projects around experimental narratives during his academics and is now realizing his creativity as a film-maker.
Jerry is a storyteller and visual communicator, who has a master’s degree in Animation Film Design from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India. He has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Pune University. Born in Kerala and raised in Maharashtra, Jerry has had a multicultural upbringing that reflects in his work. He likes to read, travel, and explore other mediums to find new narratives from the spaces and people he comes across. He has worked with research projects around experimental narratives during his academics and is now realizing his creativity as a film-maker.
Ramamoorthy Iyer
Head of Accounts
Ramamoorthy has 32 years of experience in working in the advertising industry, out of which he worked in a multinational agency for 18 years followed by various production houses for the next 14 years. As the head of accounts in various production houses, he always epitomised honesty and diligence but with a smiling face ready to greet any person at any time – a rare quality these days. He is the backbone when it comes to the working mechanism at Kitchen. Video and is an invaluable asset to the team.
Ramamoorthy has 32 years of experience in working in the advertising industry, out of which he worked in a multinational agency for 18 years followed by various production houses for the next 14 years. As the head of accounts in various production houses, he always epitomised honesty and diligence but with a smiling face ready to greet any person at any time – a rare quality these days. He is the backbone when it comes to the working mechanism at Kitchen. Video and is an invaluable asset to the team.
Tushar Pawar
Office Administrator
At Kitchen.Video, Tushar’s role as an Office Administrator serves as the bedrock of our operational framework. His proficiency and experience seamlessly blend with his warm and welcoming demeanour. Whether it’s offering a friendly greeting to visitors or tackling intricate administrative tasks, Tushar’s versatile skillset ensures a harmonious and efficient workplace. His journey exemplifies the essence of unwavering commitment and genuine human connection, making him an inspiration to colleagues and a cornerstone of our team.
At Kitchen.Video, Tushar’s role as an Office Administrator serves as the bedrock of our operational framework. His proficiency and experience seamlessly blend with his warm and welcoming demeanour. Whether it’s offering a friendly greeting to visitors or tackling intricate administrative tasks, Tushar’s versatile skillset ensures a harmonious and efficient workplace. His journey exemplifies the essence of unwavering commitment and genuine human connection, making him an inspiration to colleagues and a cornerstone of our team.