Rishin
Filmmaker
MUMBAI
Summary
A versatile professional with experience of 20 years in Creative Direction, Script Writing, Production, Content Making, Quality Management, developing a concept from script to screen and producing effective and compelling media. An out-of-the-box thinker with ability to ideate & watching a film in director's view and analyzing the formula written for the film for ensuring its success. Demonstrated competence in creativity, imagination and the ability to visualize the final product coupled with sound technical knowledge endowed with outstanding presentation and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Head
ULTRA DIGITAL STUDIO PVT.LTD
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
09.2021 - Current
- Oversaw all copy and content deliverables and wrote copy and content
- Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish agency objectives
- Established procedures and quality standards for department
- Approved and rejected ideas and provided feedback to team
- Evaluated and approved image retouch work, mechanicals and art proofs to deliver quality results
- Approved and rejected ideas and provided feedback to team
- Determined production schedules by conferring with heads of art, copywriting and production departments
Creative Head
RAJ VFX Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish agency objectives
- Established procedures and quality standards for department
- Oversaw all copy and content deliverables and completed in assured deadline given
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans
- Completed projects for IIT-JEE on MATH-English & Physics Hindi Division
- Led 2 brainstorming sessions per month to generate ideas
- Oversaw all copy and content deliverables and wrote copy and content
SHORT FILM DIRECTOR
Hidden
Mumbai, Maharashtra
05.2021 - 07.2021
- A Pen-drive is discovered by a man
- Ongoing through the drive, he finds a video containing the last statements of a renowned model, who committed suicide couple of years back
- In her statement, she accused a powerful politician of playing with her heart and then dumping her
- He senses a big opportunity to sensationalise it in the media
- Expectedly, the video created a big breaking news item
- Interestingly, this news coincided with the news of the death of the same politician
- Is it just a case of lost and found or coincidence or it's part of much elaborate plan?
- The story unfolds in EHSAAS.
Associate Creative Director
ALTER EGO PRODUCTIONS
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time
- Orchestrated photo sessions by choosing photographers, stylists and cosmetic artists
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of music composition, sound design and digital graphics
- Developed high-impact creative projects from concept to completion, including trailers and promotional content for various A/V projects
- Established procedures and quality standards for department
- Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish agency objectives
Audio Visual Director
Short Film Direction “RUMOUR
05.2017 - 07.2017
- It's Exist.”, for the Corporate Ads "Radio City"
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Chief Assistant Director
Missing Link Motion Pictures
Mumbai, Maharashtra
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Deciding on the framework on the basis of which story is interpreted/ presented on the screen
- Coordinating with the production team for appropriate selection of actors, designers and technical staff based on the character/ role requirements., Feature Film "WRONG NO"
Short Film Director
WHY, Missing Link Motion Pictures
Mumbai, Maharashtra
06.2015 - 09.2016
- WHY ?” is also officially selected in The Lift-Off Sessions 2015
- WHY ?” is also officially selected in First-Time Filmmaker Sessions 2016
- Deciding on the framework on the basis of which story is interpreted/ presented on the screen
- Coordinating with the production team for appropriate selection of actors, designers and technical staff based on the character/ role requirements.
Direction
Short, Friends Pvt. Ltd, Missing Link Motion Pictures
Kolkata, West Bengal
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Ashamed Cupid” is also officially selected in EASTERN
- NORTH CAROLINA FILM FESTIVAL 2015
- Ashamed Cupid” is screened, nominated for Best Director & Best D.O.P in Cinemela 2 in 2015
- Ashamed Cupid” is screened, nominated & awarded for Best Short Film [ JURY ] in 3rd Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival-14.(KSIFF-14)
- Deciding on the framework on the basis of which story is interpreted/ presented on the screen
- Coordinating with the production team for appropriate selection of actors, designers and technical staff based on the character/ role requirements
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
Short Film Director
Bheja Chithi, Dream Sailors Motion Pictures, Oasis Film Kraft & Missing Link Motion Pictures
Kolkata, West Bengal
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Directed a Short Film named “Bheja Chithi…a letter of tears” screened, nominated & awarded for Best Director & Best actress Category for Special Jury Festival mention Award in 2nd Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival-13.(KSIFF-13) “Bheja Chithi…a letter of tears” screened & also nominated and awarded for Special Jury Festival mention Award short film for Search Light International Short film Festival -2013
- Bheja Chithi…a letter of tears” Official Entry & Screened in 2nd Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-13.(DSIFF-13).
Creative Director
FIRE WORKS PVT.LTD
Kolkata, West Bengal
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Deciding on the framework on the basis of which story is interpreted/ presented on the screen
- Coordinating with the production team for appropriate selection of actors, designers and technical staff based on the character/ role requirements.
CHIEF TECHNICAL ASST.DIRECTOR
BIG SYNERGY Pvt. Ltd
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Trained and Control the software and techinical details with synchronization with Light & Music through computers
- Totally devoted in learning technicalities of the game show,
- Assured full trust & work with utmost confidential way
- Controlled Full Show of KBC in Both Bengali & Bhojpuri Language as "Computer Saab."
Guest Lecturer
PAILAN FILM INSTITUTE
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Worked with students one-on-one to pick classes coinciding with educational plans
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each students by listening to concerns and answering questions
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Associate Director
ANCHOR HUNT, STAR ABP ANANDA
Kolkata, West Bengal
08.2010 - 11.2010
- Deciding on the framework on the basis of which story is interpreted/ presented on the screen
- Coordinating with the production team for appropriate selection of actors, designers and technical staff based on the character/ role requirements
- Selecting film settings, the camera angles for each scene in coordination with camera, and lighting, sound staff.
WORKED AS CHIEF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
ARS Motion Pictures Pvt. Ltd
Kolkata, West Bengal
- FOR THE BENGALI FEATURE FILM“WRONG NO”(UNRELEASED).
Floor Manager
Mega T.V, SVF Pvt. Ltd
Kolkata, West Bengal
02.2009 - 11.2009
- Developing compelling script to translate into visual images, the events and dramatic moments of story lines
- Coordinating with the dialogue writer and the direction department for smooth functioning at the execution level to maintain the interest level of the target audience
- Undertaking extensive research, discovery & crystallization to ensure that final result is in place.
Creative Director
Manhattan Communication (INDIA)Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
02.2008 - 12.2008
- Directed corporate AVS for clients like Vision Foundation of India & National Plywood.
Creative Director
Reel Life Creations
Mumbai, Maharashtra
01.2007 - 12.2007
- 5 Television Commercial of "BSNL" done as Creative Director with Reel Life Creations
Director of Audio Visual
Mango Leaf Films Productions Pvt. Ltd
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
07.2007 - 10.2007
Assistant Director
Rave Films Productions Pvt. Ltd
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
10.2006 - 12.2006
Assistant Director
Films Productions
02.2006 - 11.2006
- For the Audio Visual of "Tata AIG" with
- Advertisement field of Rave
Associate Producer
Face Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
- In the Shows names “Top Ten Countdown” “Teen Guru” & “After Hrs.” Telecast in Channel like “Zee Café” & “Zee Trendz” with the production house named “Face Entertainment Pvt
- Ltd
- Interviewed industry professionals to determine fit for positions or roles.
Assistant Director
Magik Lantern Films
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
07.2005 - 05.2006
- Corporate Ads like "Vasmol Kesh Kala", "Bollgard", "BP Lolly", "StandardChartered Equity Share" with Advertisement field of Magik Lantern Films
PUBLICITY DESIGNER
Ravi Ojha Productions
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
01.2005 - 06.2005
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Publicity designer for the film AABAR AASBO PHIRE under Ravi Ojha
- Productions
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
Heramba Chandra College, C.U. (Calcutta University
1997-04
Associate of Arts - Film Studies
CHITRABANI FILM INSTITUTE
2003-11
Associate of Arts - FILM & DIGITAL POST PRODUCTION (EDITING
2004-11
Skills
- Media industry expertise
- Very Good
- Digital deployment
- Good
- Applications development
- Color psychology
- Excellent
- Copywriting
- Creative writing
- Creative team leadership
- Microsoft Visio
- Visual communication expertise
- Film and Video Production
- Script Editing
- Creative Design
Accomplishments
- MOVIEMILL - KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
- Accomplishments
- MISSING LINK MOTION PICTURES
- All these two films were selected & screened in“3rd Kolkata Short Film Festival,” (2006)
- Following short films, “Salty Coffee”, “Call Girl”, “Conception & Missconception”& “Instinct Proposal” under MISSING LINK MOTION PICTURES
- All these threefilms were selected & screened in “2nd Kolkata Short Film Festival, 2nd Sept 2005 –10th Sept 2005.”A Documentary on Celebrating 50 years of Pather Panchali named “The Shining Ray”- aChitrabani production (2005)
- Four Short Films named “Salty Coffee”, “Hitch”, “6thJune” & “Joint Entrance” are screenedand awarded 2ndBest Short films on a television program named “Chotto Chobbir Khojey” forBangla Doordarshan Channel (2007)
- Directed a Short Film named “Bheja Chithi…a letter of tears” screened,nominated & awarded for Best Director & Best actress Category for Special JuryFestival mention Award in 2ndKolkata Shorts International Film Festival-13.(KSIFF-13)Also nominated and awarded for Special Jury Festival mention Award short filmfor Search Light International Short film Festival -2013
- Official Entry & Screened in 2ndDelhi Shorts International Film Festival-13
- (DSIFF-13)
- Recently Directed A Series of 3 Short stories, the film named “Ashamed Cupid” isscreened, nominated & awarded for Best Short Film [ JURY ] in 3rdKolkataShorts International Film Festival-14.(KSIFF-14) & screened, nominated for BestDirector & Best D.O.P in Cinemela 2in 2015 also officially selected in EASTERNNORTH CAROLINA FILM FESTIVAL 2015
- As Asst
- Director:Corporate Ads like "Vasmol Kesh Kala", "Bollgard", "BP Lolly", "StandardChartered Equity Share" with Advertisement field of Magik Lantern Films, Mumbai(2006)
- Teleserial named "BARNALI" for Channel Eight
- Telecast in “Aakash Bangla Channel" Kolkata(2006)
- Mega Serial named “MOHONA" under Ravi Ojha Productions, with Director Ravi Ojha (2007)
- Mega Serial named “Nana Ranger Dinguli" under Ravi Ojha Productions, Director Ravi Ojha(2005)
- Music video based on tsunami tragedy named “The Day after Christmas”
- The film was screenedon the inaugural day of the 2nd Kolkata Short film festival (2005)
- As Creative Director:5 Television Commercial of "BSNL" with Advertisement field of Reel LifeCreations, Mumbai (2008)
- Creative Director in Reel Life Creations
- Certifications
- Certificate Course in (Filmmaking) from Chitrabani Kolkata in 2002
- Certificate Course in (Digital Editing) from MovieMill, Kolkata in 2004
- Affiliations
- Music video based on tsunami tragedy named “The Day after Christmas”
- The film was screened on the inaugural day of the 2nd Kolkata Short film festival (2005)
- Four Short Films named “Salty Coffee”, “Hitch”, “6th June” & “Joint Entrance” are screened and awarded 2nd Best Short films on a television program named “Chotto Chobbir Khojey” for
- Bangla Doordarshan Channel (2007)
- A Documentary on Celebrating 50 years of Pather Panchali named “The Shining Ray”- a Chitrabani production (2005)
- Following short films, “Salty Coffee”, “Call Girl”, “Conception & Misconceptions” & “Instinct Proposal” under MISSING LINK MOTION PICTURES
- All these three films were selected & screened in “2nd Kolkata Short Film Festival, 2nd Sept 2005 –10th Sept 2005.”
- Following short films, “Nawroker Aduray” (KLOSE 2 HELL), “B'Day” under MISSING LINK MOTION PICTURES
- All these two films were selected & screened in “3rd Kolkata Short Film Festival,” (2006)
- Following short films, “6th June” & “Joint Entrance” under Missing Link Motion Pictures
- All these two films were selected & screened in 4th KolKata Short Film Festival & in 13th International Kolkata Film Festival (2007)
- Short film “Chocolate Wrapper”
- This film was selected & screened in 4th KolKata Short Film Festival & in 13th International Kolkata Film Festival
- (2007)
- Short Film named “CALL GIRL “for ‘SNEH' Pune Short Film Festival (2007)
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Excellent
- HINDI
- Very Good
- BENGALI
- Excellent
Interests
GAMING, READING , MUSIC & MOVIES
ME
Deciding on the framework on the basis of which story is interpreted/ presented on the screen
Coordinating with the production team for appropriate selection of actors, designers and technical
staff based on the character/ role requirements
Selecting film settings, the camera angles for each scene in coordination with camera, lighting,
sound staff
Directing and assisting the actors in performing to the fullest; conducting rehearsals for difficult
scenes for bringing out the best in terms of performance from the actors
I AM A DREAMER, CREATOR & TRULY WANT TO MAKE STORIES ON SCREEN TRY ME, IF YOU REALLY WANT TO FEEL THE MAGIC OF CINEMA
Timeline
Creative Head
ULTRA DIGITAL STUDIO PVT.LTD
09.2021 - Current
SHORT FILM DIRECTOR
Hidden
05.2021 - 07.2021
Creative Head
RAJ VFX Pvt. Ltd
10.2020 - 08.2021
Associate Creative Director
ALTER EGO PRODUCTIONS
07.2017 - 09.2020
Audio Visual Director
Short Film Direction “RUMOUR
05.2017 - 07.2017
Short Film Director
WHY, Missing Link Motion Pictures
06.2015 - 09.2016
Direction
Short, Friends Pvt. Ltd, Missing Link Motion Pictures
03.2014 - 08.2015
Short Film Director
Bheja Chithi, Dream Sailors Motion Pictures, Oasis Film Kraft & Missing Link Motion Pictures
03.2013 - 01.2014
Creative Director
FIRE WORKS PVT.LTD
01.2012 - 11.2012
CHIEF TECHNICAL ASST.DIRECTOR
BIG SYNERGY Pvt. Ltd
02.2011 - 01.2012
Associate Director
ANCHOR HUNT, STAR ABP ANANDA
08.2010 - 11.2010
Guest Lecturer
PAILAN FILM INSTITUTE
06.2010 - 12.2010
Chief Assistant Director
Missing Link Motion Pictures
01.2010 - 07.2010
Floor Manager
Mega T.V, SVF Pvt. Ltd
02.2009 - 11.2009
Creative Director
Manhattan Communication (INDIA)Pvt. Ltd
02.2008 - 12.2008
Director of Audio Visual
Mango Leaf Films Productions Pvt. Ltd
07.2007 - 10.2007
Creative Director
Reel Life Creations
01.2007 - 12.2007
Assistant Director
Rave Films Productions Pvt. Ltd
10.2006 - 12.2006
Assistant Director
Films Productions
02.2006 - 11.2006
Assistant Director
Magik Lantern Films
07.2005 - 05.2006
PUBLICITY DESIGNER
Ravi Ojha Productions
01.2005 - 06.2005
WORKED AS CHIEF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
ARS Motion Pictures Pvt. Ltd
Associate Producer
Face Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
Heramba Chandra College, C.U. (Calcutta University
Associate of Arts - Film Studies
CHITRABANI FILM INSTITUTE
Associate of Arts - FILM & DIGITAL POST PRODUCTION (EDITING
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