Medha Jaishankar is a filmmaker and media consultant with a career spanning films, television, music videos, and media technology. She has collaborated with Sony, Reliance Entertainment, Mahindra & Mahindra, JetSynthesys, and Warner Music India, playing a pivotal role in connecting the US and Indian film industries.

As a producer, her work includes the acclaimed horror short Night of the Bride (2023) and feature films such as He Went That Way, starring Jacob Elordi and Zachary Quinto, and Please Don’t Feed the Children, directed by Destry Allyn Spielberg and starring Michelle Dockery and Giancarlo Esposito. Earlier in her career, she served on the selection committee for the Mumbai Mantra-Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab and directed MTV India’s ABSOLUT Blue Frog Diaries. She also produced and reported for BBC’s Talking Movies, filming and assisting with interviews featuring renowned actors and directors.

Beyond film production, Medha has been instrumental in advancing global audio technology and media innovation. As President of Omnivations (formerly Virtual Sonics), she led the company’s groundbreaking partnership with Sony to develop 360 Reality Audio, making immersive sound technology more accessible through the 360 WalkMix Creator software. She also secured an exclusive distribution deal with aerospace giant Safran, expanding spatial audio applications into aviation.

Recognized for her ability to bridge creative and commercial ventures between the US and India, she was appointed Co-Chair of the US-India Business Council’s Media & Entertainment Council, a division of the US Chamber of Commerce. Medha is deeply committed to mentorship and diversity, guiding emerging filmmakers through various programs to foster inclusion in entertainment. A multilingual global citizen who has lived in eight countries, she also serves on the board of the Asian World Film Festival.