Amit Prasad
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced Writer, Creative Producer and Executive Producer with over 12 years of experiences in film industries across the world from Los Angeles, Mumbai to Hyderabad. Particular expertise in scriptwriting, development, film business & producing and executive production. He also has in-depth knowledge of film as an art-form and has created university approved curriculum for film business and writing courses at a post graduate level. Passionate about creating content that entertains, he is a team player, a leader and a go-getter.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Writer – Development Producer
Amusement Park Entertainment Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
09.2023 - Current
- Spearhead the entire development slate of the company through ideation, packaging, pitching and greenlight process
- Oversaw the development of multiple films and shows both for theatrical as well as OTT release
- Lead Writer and Supervising Producer on ‘Decoy’, a tentpole Netflix Original Telugu Show, currently in development
- Lead Writer and Supervising Producer on ‘Little Things’ telugu and tamil adaptations
- Supervising Producer on ‘Sivarapalli’, telugu adaptation of the TVF Original Show, ‘Panchayat’
- Oversaw the entire production planning and execution from securing locations, to working on budgets, schedules and crew onboarding
- Attach talent and other important elements to the project to ensure project has the desired market value.
Department Leader, Faculty – Production/Producing Department
Annapurna College of Film and Media
Hyderabad
01.2016 - Current
- Devised producing/execution production course curriculum at both UG and PG level
- Established partnerships with industry experts and studios
- Mentored and developed over 30+ graduation scripts that have garnered appreciation at both domestic and international film festivals, four of which are streaming on Aha and has led to one semifinal nomination at the Student Oscars.
Head of Content
Suresh Productions
Hyderabad
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Head the content development team within Suresh Productions across their feature film, episodic and digital verticals
- Work with filmmakers, OTT Platform Heads and other production heads to develop ideas into production ready scripts
- Actively writing and development concepts from an idea state to finished scripts while collaborating with established above the line talent
- Manage the slate of films Suresh Productions and Ramanaidu Studios has produced to look at further exploitation potential
- Projects worked on include Drushyam 2, Prince, Sakhini Dakhini, Donngalunnaru Jagratta.
Development Executive
Spirit Media Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Develop original projects for AFPs, Branded Content and OTT Platforms
- Assisted in the pre-production stages of Rana Naidu, a Netflix Original Show.
Scriptwriter
Arka Mediaworks
Hyderabad
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Compiled the English language screenplay of Baahubali 2 for submission to the Oscar library managed by the Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences, Los Angeles, CA.
Producer
Incredible Stories from Tribal India
01.2019 - Current
- A Episodic Show that will give you a deeper glimpse into tribal life in India and it's unique insight
- Have travelled to remote areas of the country and experienced unique tribal cultures.
Co-Founder/Writer/Producer
Videlo Pictures
Hollywood, CA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Established as a Independent Production Company with deep roots in the Independent Film Industry
- Strive to conceptualize, create and sell cutting edge and genre defining movies that can transcend the divide between the Independent and Commericial Film Markets
- Currently working on a script with Producer/Casting Director Valerie Mccaffrey (American History X), Ace Horror Director Brett Leonard (Lawnmower Man, Highlander) and Hillary Duff (Lizzie Mcguire) in the lead.
Script Development/Acquisitions and Distribution Executive
Applied Art Productions
Hollywood, CA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Discover potential scripts that can be acquired for production and wide release in the US & International Markets
- Negotiate with Top International Sales Agents and Productions to acquire movies for both domestic and International Distribution
- Negotiate with Major Exhibitor Chains for Domestic Distribution and with International Distributors about selling international territories
- Negotiated and Successfully released Finding Joy, Delhi Safari, Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal in North America.
Series Development Executive
Vuguru Productions
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Trained under Michael Eisner’s (Former Disney President) and Kristen Jones’s (COO, Vuguru) leadership in developing & producing scripted, story-driven, short form content that has been distributed on Digital Platforms in over 110 Countries
- (Yahoo, Hulu and Netflix)
- Assisted as Script Supervisor on Shoots for Episodic Series to be televised on National Network Channels or via VOD Mediums
- Assist Production Team during the shoot with technical and logistical support.
Script Coverage/Development Executive
Eclectic Pictures
Hollywood, CA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Read and provide critical coverage for scripts that have been picked for possible production
- Provided Coverage for more than thirty scripts.
Line Producer
More Media
Seaton Street, LA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Help directors with the conception and production of VMA nominated music videos involving renowned artists
- Assisted with development scripts for music videos featuring artists like Eminem, Cage the Elephant, System of a Down, Katy Perry
- Assisted as Script Supervisor on set
- Assisted in securing locations, permits, equipment and crewing for shoots.
Business Development Executive
Ballary Shipping Enterprises PVT LTD
Visakhapatnam
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Oversee business operations of the firm that specialized in manufacturing pre-fabricated fiberglass structures.
- Oversaw the tender submission, procurement of PO and execution workflow for Government Contracts with Hindustan Shipyard Pvt Ltd, NALCO and the Indian Navy.
Education
Master of Arts in English Literature -
Andhra University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Andhra University
Associate of Science in Film -
Los Angeles Film School
Skills
- Executive Production
- Script Development
- Screenplay Strategy
- Scheduling and Budgeting
- Script and Story Breakdown
- Entertainment Business Strategy
- Idea Brainstorming
- Project Management
- Collaboration
- Content Creation
- Content Editing
- Creative Writing
- Research
- Content Development
- Exceptional storytelling
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Team Building and Leadership
- Team contribution
- Creative Direction
Strengths And Interests
- Content Curation
- Content Development
- Proficient in three languages (Telugu, Hindi & English)
- Executive Production
- People Management
- Programming & Scheduling
- Content Strategy
- Digital Distribution Strategy
Personal Information
Title: WRITER – CREATIVE PRODUCER EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS EXECUTIVE – FILM ACADEMICIAN
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Ethnography
- Reading
- Social Work
- Gaming
- Gyming
Languages
English
First Language
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Have been rated as outstanding in every HR review year on year
- Panel Member of Short Film Competition at Suchitra Academy School, Hyderabad.
- Invited as industry expert for a panel discussion and talk by Gaudium School, Hyderabad
- Invited as industry expert speaker by Oakridge School, Hyderabad.
- Invited as industry expert speaker by Sreenidhi School, Hyderabad.
Certification
- Celtx Full Production Suite
- Studiobinder Production Software
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Writer – Development Producer
Amusement Park Entertainment Pvt Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Head of Content
Suresh Productions
01.2020 - 01.2023
Development Executive
Spirit Media Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
Producer
Incredible Stories from Tribal India
01.2019 - Current
Scriptwriter
Arka Mediaworks
01.2017 - 01.2018
Department Leader, Faculty – Production/Producing Department
Annapurna College of Film and Media
01.2016 - Current
Business Development Executive
Ballary Shipping Enterprises PVT LTD
07.2014 - 06.2016
Co-Founder/Writer/Producer
Videlo Pictures
01.2014 - 01.2018
Script Development/Acquisitions and Distribution Executive
Applied Art Productions
01.2012 - 01.2014
Series Development Executive
Vuguru Productions
01.2011 - 01.2012
Script Coverage/Development Executive
Eclectic Pictures
01.2011 - 01.2012
Line Producer
More Media
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Arts in English Literature -
Andhra University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Andhra University
Associate of Science in Film -
Los Angeles Film School
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