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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Languages
References
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Aparajitha Rao

Aparajitha Rao

Chennai

Summary

Accomplished Ad Film Producer (Television Commercials) with a proven track record at JERALD FILMS, adept in budgeting and creative vision. Spearheaded innovative advertising projects, securing the 2024 Best Production House award. Excelling in client servicing and production scheduling, showcasing exceptional leadership and negotiation skills.
Adept in networking and engaging with key experts and leaders with an aptitude for creating high-quality video projects. Meticulous in meeting objectives and deadlines within budget by managing talent as well as collaborating with high profile industry technicians and perfect filming techniques.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Advertisement Film Producer

Jerald Christopher, Director, JERALD FILMS
CHENNAI
03.2017 - Current
  • Met with potential clients to propose advertising options.
  • Collaborated with the director to create innovative concepts.
    Created compelling pitch decks for client presentations.
    Developed scripts for various projects.
  • Streamlined talent acquisition through effective casting.
  • Coordinated budget management with shooting timelines.
  • Effectively handled the budgeting of projects.
  • Managed celebrity and talent.
  • Ensured efficient communication between clients and agencies.
  • Supervised the entire post-production process.
  • Completed deliveries of final films to clients and agencies within deadline.
  • Effectively managed a large crew, high-profile clients, and technicians.
  • Supervised team of assistant directors, production executives, and production managers.
  • Designated and provided appropriate technicians based on project requirements.
  • Selected appropriate vendors including camera operators, hair artists, and costume specialists for various projects.
  • Produced several popular television commercials for reputable brands.
  • Recruiting assistant directors for projects based on the requirements.
  • Adept at ensuring prompt settlement of payments.
  • Secured recognition and accolades for the production house through dedicated contributions.
  • Honored with 2024 Best Production House award by MADDY'S Advertising Awards.

Intern at Television Production House

Mr Venkatesh Ramachandran, Producer, Global Villagers
CHENNAI
04.2013 - 05.2024
  • Olli Belly: A reality show by Vijay TV, produced by Global Villagers.
    - Setting different tasks for the male and female contestants every episode.
    - Scoring.

- Studio and field production experiences.

  • Oru Vaarthai Oru Laksham Juniors 2: A game show for school students.
    - Tele-calling
    - Auditioning
  • Saravanan Meenakshi: Tamil Fiction.
    - Television fiction shooting experiences, - Camera technicalities, - Observation of editing at the editing suite.
  • Vijay Television Awards: An award show rewarding the television stars of Vijay Television.
    - Photoshop work of the stars’ pictures for the Vijay tv website
    - Letters typed for Cine celebrities
    - Performances suggested and ideas were implemented
    - Usherer for the event

Excecutive Producer for Addam Telugu Webseries

Ms Sujatha Narayanan & Ms Devasena ES, Producers, SNDS Dreamcatchers LLP
CHENNAI
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Coordinated celebrity availability for web series production.
  • Organized story reading sessions prior to shoots.
  • Contributed to budget planning and schedule coordination with producers and technicians.
  • Successfully managed and executed shoots ensuring compliance with all safety protocols during peak Covid period.
  • Enhanced communication effectiveness by utilizing Telugu language proficiency.
  • Ensured accurate script narration.
  • Selected actors and performers best suited for the web series characters.
  • Managed and supervised dubbing activities for web series artists.
  • Participated in promotional activities for web series.

Assistant Director in Advertisements & Movies

Mr Babushankar, Mr Rajiv Menon, Mr Krishnakumar, Mr Siva Ananth
CHENNAI
03.2013 - 08.2020
  • Prepared persuasive pitch decks.
  • Oversaw full post-production workflow from advertisement editing to client delivery.
  • Secured wardrobe selections for talent.
  • Directed auditions for multiple roles.
  • Oversaw the casting process.
  • Assisted in identifying the right shooting locations alongside the director.
  • Formulation and brainstorming of new ideas.
  • Made preliminary edits.
  • Coordinated pre-production planning meetings effectively.
  • Served as Chief Assistant Director to ad filmmakers.
  • Managed budgeting for advertisement film production.
  • Prepared and coordinated the master breakdowns and schedule planning for each project.
  • Facilitated dubbing and editing sessions efficiently.
  • Coordinated and scheduled client meetings for directors.
  • Supervised high-profile clients.
  • Celebrity and talent management.
  • Conveyed screenplay details to celebrities ahead of filming.
  • Introduced new talents.
  • Covered various locations throughout India and Bangkok for advertising shoots with directors.
  • I played a cameo in advertisements during my stint as an assistant director.
  • Assisted Mr. Rajiv Menon in directing the feature film Sarvam Thala Mayam during 2018.
  • Worked as Assistant Director to Mr. Siva Ananth (Executive Producer of Mr. Mani Ratnam's Madras Talkies) on "Unwhisperable Secret - anthology" as part of Addam, a Telugu web series.

Education

Master of Arts - Broadcast & Communication

MOP Vaishnav College For Women
Nungambakam, Chennai
03-2015

Bachelor of Arts - History & Tourism, Diploma in Airline Ticketing

Stella Maris College For Women
Alwarpet, Chennai
03-2012

Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Budgeting, negotiating, and financial planning
  • Script development
  • Location scouting
  • Casting direction
  • Pitch decks and client presentations
  • Client and agency servicing
  • Continuity supervision
  • Post-production supervision
  • Music selection
  • Creative vision
  • Recruiting assistant directors
  • Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Affiliations

· DANCE: Trained in Bharathanatiyam for the past 22 years. Have performed in prestigious sabhas and stages in Chennai and Tirupathi. Also enjoy dancing styles like Jazz, Salsa, Bollywood, Folk and Freestyle. I have also choreographed dance for a lot of sangeeths, school programs and all my college events.

· ART: Self-taught Mehendi artist. Self taught artist, sketching and painting.

· Have visited the Cholamandalam artists’ village and Dakshin Chitra a number of times and have an eye for art and design. The ambience and environment of any place which is unusual and ethnic has always kept me in awe.

· COOKING AND BAKING: Interested in cooking different dishes other than the usual. Like to bake cakes, cup cakes. Watch a lot of cooking and baking programs, take down recipes.

· LIKE WATCHING the travel and living channel which has been a big source of interest with its lovely travel related, cooking/baking programs.

· AS AN ANIMAL LOVER I have always been enthusiastic about doing cowfeeding and used to annually visit the Tiruvannamalai Ramana Aashram for cow feeding; visit the Blue Cross, Velachery, Chennai quite often and help them in nurturing the animals there. Have attended a few of the Chennai adoption drive programs at CP art centre.

· FASHION AND CLOTHING: Have a very strong interest in fashion and a good taste for designing my own clothes. I like to keep up with the trend but never give up on tradition. As a dancer I have learnt to design and visualize costumes for my performances. Love to work with colors and jewelry.

· SPORTS: I like to play Shuttle for relaxation and enjoy cycling. I like keeping myself fit by following a fitness regime.

Languages

Tamil
First Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Excecutive Producer for Addam Telugu Webseries

Ms Sujatha Narayanan & Ms Devasena ES, Producers, SNDS Dreamcatchers LLP
07.2020 - 10.2020

Advertisement Film Producer

Jerald Christopher, Director, JERALD FILMS
03.2017 - Current

Intern at Television Production House

Mr Venkatesh Ramachandran, Producer, Global Villagers
04.2013 - 05.2024

Assistant Director in Advertisements & Movies

Mr Babushankar, Mr Rajiv Menon, Mr Krishnakumar, Mr Siva Ananth
03.2013 - 08.2020

Master of Arts - Broadcast & Communication

MOP Vaishnav College For Women

Bachelor of Arts - History & Tourism, Diploma in Airline Ticketing

Stella Maris College For Women
Aparajitha Rao