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A media + technology studio building original South Asian IP and creator-first AI tools.
"People need tools to make culture-defining stories.
I happen to have the actual skillset to build both."
South Asians are among the most educated and prosperous communities in the US. Yet our cultural presence doesn’t reflect that. Stories from our lived experiences are still limited. Until we express that fully, both perception and how future generations see themselves will continue to be shaped elsewhere.
AI was trained on creators' work without consent, then sold back as a subscription with IP at risk. The tools meant to liberate creators became a new form of extraction. We’re building an alternative.
Tales is the soul → Tech makes it efficiently and empowers other creators → Revenue funds more Tales → Brand grows → Repeat
Stories that create culture. Culture that defines identity. Not just showcasing our talent — showcasing our values. 30+ original projects across animation and live action, for India and the US. One slate that no other company can replicate.
Tools and AI workflows that respect IP and match how storytellers actually think. No subscription trap. No data extraction. Your work, your control.
Not a pivot. A convergence. A kaleidoscope — where the whole is richer than the sum of its parts.
Kalyan Sura is a writer, director, and VFX supervisor whose work spans studio productions, festival-selected short films, and now — the company that was always going to emerge from this life.
Cultural ownership drives long-term financial value.
And that's a new kind of asset class.
Seed Round · $1.5M Total Raise · SAFE Note · $4M Pre-money Cap