GOD'S OWN KINGDOM

Tripod Motion Pictures is a creative platform conceived by Sanjeev Sivan and his wife Deepti Pillay Sivan– to explore and expound yet uncharted territories in the domain of audio-visuals – both digital and film. With a determined agenda of delivering unique content in seamless quality, the organization brings with it the assurance of over 50 years of collated experience of excellence, in all forms of audio-visual storytelling.
Sanjeev Sivan has film in his blood, quite literally. Youngest of the family of filmmakers that includes his father Sivan, an acclaimed Director/Cinematographer and elder brothers Sangeet Sivan and Padmasri Santosh Sivan, it was quite natural for him to immerse into the world of films, from a very tender age. He further enhanced it with his film-making degree from the prestigious Tish Film School, New York University, and through working with his father and brothers in multiple popular, award-winning, internationally acclaimed feature films, documentaries and other projects.
Sanjeev Sivan is equally adept in scripted and unscripted projects, and everything in between. His feature film directions include ‘Endless Summer’ (Malayalam) with Seema Biswas; which won the Best film at the Calgary International Film Festival, ‘Aparichithan’ with megastar Mammotty etc.
His documentaries for international broadcasters are ‘Dharavi’ (MediaCorp), Achtung Baby, Underground Inferno (National Geographic), Karaoke Cops (Al Jazeera), to name a few are internationally renowned having won international accolades.
Sanjeev Sivan has served as a Jury member for several International and Domestic Film Festivals and also National Film Awards, India. He is a recipient of the Prestigious Karmveer Puraskar.
Deepti Pillay Sivan comes from an Army family, with an innate creative bent of mind. A well established entertainment executive, she has developed proficiency in all fields within the domain of media and entertainment – including events, film, television and radio. Deepti started her career as an actor in Malayalam films – featuring stellar stars like Mohanlal.
A law graduate, and an MBA in Entrepreneurship, she improved her skills by doing various certificate courses from foreign universities like North Western University, USA, Case Western Reserve University, USA and also XLRI, Jamshedpur.
After her marriage with Sanjeev Sivan, Deepti engaged herself with the production aspects of Sivan Studios, Sanjeev Sivan Entertainment and Tripod Motion Pictures; exploring newer ways to execute innovative ideas. During this phase, Deepti took up a variety of roles as Director, Producer, Production Designer, Commissioning Head, Curator etc. She also made an impact in the corporate world in her role of Regional Director of Red FM Radio Station and Business Head/Commissioning Head of Television Channels of Sun TV and Zee TV.
“Decoding Shankar” - a feature documentary directed by Deepti Pillay Sivan, on eminent musician Shankar Mahadevan, is creating huge waves across the planet, continuously winning multiple International awards at Toronto, Tokyo, Santa Monica, London, Cannes, Paris etc. besides being featured in the “Indian Panorama” at the International Film Festival of India and various International Film Festivals across the globe like Germany, South Korea, Spain to name a few.
Partners in real life - Deepti and Sanjeev have together consolidated their creative partnership – under the umbrella of Tripod Motion Pictures. Collating their strengths acquired over the years – they deliver truly mind-blowing audio visuals across all formats, with global-class quality.
Leaning on the diversity of their experiences, and willing to experiment with brave, new ideas – Tripod Motion Pictures ushers in a new wave of storytelling – one that will regale and relate to audiences worldwide.
They are a force to reckon and dream team to work with. They create nothing but the best which leaves audience spellbound and asking for more.