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Vivek Sharma (III)

Date of Birth / Doğum Tarihi
1967, India

Mini Biography / Biyografi
Born in India, Vivek Sharma majored in Economics and Business. Since immigrating to the US in 1988, he worked hard to establish himself as a filmmaker. This opportunity presented itself in the form of his collaboration with Mr. Andrew Stone in forming a documentary film production company, Merci Entertainment, Inc. in 1996. While their peers were converting to digital documentary filmmaking, both Vivek Sharma and Andrew Stone fought hard and square to make their feature length documentary, "Break" on film to preserve the eloquence of filmmaking. This documentary, even though a work-in-progress, is now nearing completion.In 1998, both Vivek Sharma & Andrew Stone formed their second company, Merci Media, Inc. to provide specialty services for independent & Studio (film) companies. The company also provided high-end commercials for companies such as American Express, Revlon, United Healthcare/Oxford, Kellogg, The Coca-Cola Company, The Dow Jones Company, to name a few. Merci has had a privilege of working with some of the top Internet web sites like ivillage.com, amazon.com, monster.com, and then some. Merci Media, Inc. has been acknowledged as one of the best boutique film productions companies by top ad & marketing agencies worldwide. The company also works very closely with BBC, Viacom, AOL & Time Warner Companies and the Discovery Channel Networks not only in the US, but globally. Several series, PSA's, infomercials for home cooking products to sports & exercise equipment's, health care, home spa products and skin care equipment have been generated under the expertise of Merci.At the end of 2004, the companies relocated from their cramped quarters in Chelsea, Manhattan to New York's trendy filmmaker's Mecca, DUMBO -- the Brooklyn waterfront.Vivek Sharma is presently a filmmaker in transition. His focus has now shifted from commercial work to full-time filmmaking/acting. However, Merci Media, Inc. continues to provide high quality services through his protégés in this tightly knit company. IMDb Mini Biography By: Renee Orea Fife

Trivia / Önemsiz Şeyler
Hates being photographed and rarely gives interviews.Writes and reads most of his material at his Hamptons property. His transition from commercials to films is attributed to his business savvy behavior and conducting short and to the point meetings in restaurants. He avoids meeting at the studios and business offices, and is known for only making small talk.

Personal Quotes / Kişisel Alıntılar
""Media is a window to the world information. Information is the doorway to freedom."" - Upon being asked what he thinks of the media by Post Magazine July 2001.