Mika Hamzyan is an intercultural collaboration specialist, producer, and founder of Ayasat Media, a Mumbai-based international media and production company. He is widely recognized as one of the leading experts in building strategic bridges between Russia and India across film production, creative industries, finance, and education.
He holds a unique position as one of the first systematic integrators of official Russia–India intercultural projects, creating long-term frameworks for cooperation between businesses, governments, and creative sectors of both countries.
- Key Achievements Industry Experience
- 23 years of experience in film production and media industries.
- Founder and CEO of Ayasat Media, successfully operating in India since 2019.
- International Presence
- More than seven years of active business development and production activities in India.
- Extensive experience in managing complex international projects involving multiple countries, cultures, and regulatory environments.
- Leadership Position
- Ayasat Media is among a select group of Indian companies that have successfully developed multiple official international co-production projects.
- Recognized for establishing sustainable collaboration frameworks between Russian and Indian film industries.
- Government Relations & Accreditation
- Officially registered with the Government of India’s India Cine Hub (ICH) platform.
- Established working relationships with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting of India, Invest India, Film Facilitation Office (FFO), and other relevant government institutions.
- Project Portfolio
- 1 international co-production project successfully completed.
- 2 international projects currently in the final stages of production and delivery.
- 17 projects actively under development and production planning.
- Core Expertise International Film Production & Co-Production
- End-to-end management of intercultural audiovisual projects.
- Organization of large-scale location and studio productions across Asia and Europe.
- Deep expertise in international filming regulations, permits, and compliance procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of government incentive and rebate programs for international productions.
- Access to a trusted network of distributors, service production companies, and creative talent, including leading Bollywood actors and industry professionals.
- Finance, Investment & Business Development
- Development of cross-cultural financial and investment mechanisms.
- Creator of micro-investment initiatives connecting Russia and India.
- Founder of the “Connections” B2B platform designed to facilitate cooperation between business communities in both countries.
- Strong partnerships within the banking and financial sectors of Russia and India.
- Education & Cultural Integration
- Developer of educational and cultural exchange programs designed to strengthen international cooperation.
- Author and host of the professional media channel “Business in India,” focused on investment, entrepreneurship, and intercultural business development.
- Selected Filmography Completed and Current Projects “2+1” – The first officially recognized Russia–India intercultural co-production project.
- “Once Upon a Time in Bollywood” – International feature film produced across India and Russia.
- “Ebb Tide” – Television series produced for the Russian streaming platform PREMIER.
- “The King of My Love” – Feature film currently in advanced development and pre-production.
- Plus 17 additional cross-cultural projects at various stages of development.
- Strategic Network Russia
- Major federal media holdings.
- Leading streaming platforms and online cinemas.
- Moscow Government-affiliated film organizations.
- DonFilm Studio and other prominent production companies.
- India
- Leading Bollywood actors and industry professionals.
- Remo D’Souza Entertainment.
- Government agencies, ministries, and institutional partners.
- International Partners
- Universal Pictures.
- New Regency.
- Bazelevs.
- Art Pictures Studio.
VisionMika Hamzyan’s mission is to build a sustainable intercultural ecosystem connecting Russia, India, and BRICS nations through film production, investment, education, technology, and creative industries, creating new opportunities for international collaboration and cultural exchange.