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Bangalore-based generative AI startup NeuralGarage has been selected as one of the top 5 finalists for SXSW Pitch 2025. Competing under the ‘Entertainment, Media, Sports & Content’ category, NeuralGarage will present its proprietary technology, VisualDub, at the prestigious event. This cutting-edge AI solution addresses the issue of visual dissonance in dubbed content by seamlessly syncing actors' lip movements with dubbed audio, ensuring a more immersive viewing experience. VisualDub retains the original resolution of the content and is designed for use across films, streaming platforms, broadcast networks, and advertising.
Now in its 17th year, SXSW Pitch is one of the world’s largest platforms, spotlighting innovative technologies and the global start-up ecosystem. It attracts industry experts, venture capitalists, and high-profile angel investors, providing a stage for the most exciting tech startups globally.
Mandar Natekar, Co-Founder and CEO of NeuralGarage, commented on the milestone saying, “SXSW is the biggest global platform that brings to the forefront emerging technologies for the global media and entertainment industry. We are delighted to be selected among the top 5 tech startups globally that will pitch in front of some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. VisualDub is production-ready and has been built keeping in mind the exacting standards that the entertainment and media industry needs for adoption. Generative AI will rapidly change the way content is created, distributed and consumed, and with VisualDub we are poised to drive this change from the front. We can’t wait to showcase the full spectrum of our technology at SXSW 25 in their pitch event.”
VisualDub has already demonstrated strong use cases across a range of content types, including theatrical films, streaming services, linear TV, and digital content. The technology has been used by leading global brands to create visually native and authentic content in multiple languages without incurring additional production costs.
The team behind VisualDub consists of IIT Kanpur alumni Subhabrata Debnath, Subhashish Saha, and Anjan Banerjee, alongside media and entertainment veteran Mandar Natekar.
SXSW Pitch 2025 will take place on 8th and 9th March in Austin, Texas, USA, and will feature participation from Hollywood professionals and global investors. The event will be hosted by Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital and will be judged by a panel of leading industry figures, including Esther Dyson of Wellville, Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital, Dave Rose of Gust, Artur Gushiken of Softbank, and many more.
