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Aseem Chandaver

Screenwriter
Mumbai
Aseem  Chandaver

Summary

An experienced and skilled screenwriter, storyteller and a versatile content developer who has worked in multiple spheres of the writing department, short-form and long-form – from Social Media and Events (Filmfare Awards/Times Media Group) to Television to OTT Platforms for the past 13 Years, across media giants (Eros, Disney Star), Legacy Studios (Excel Entertainment) and digital behemoths such as (Amazon, Netflix, All India Bakchod, OML, Vice Media Group, The Viral Fever & Hotstar).

Overview

14
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelance

Freelance Writer (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Job overview

The Viral Fever
Mumbai

Senior Writer & Creative Producer/Consultant
12.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Senior Writer & Creative Producer – Consultant for the main channel: Content Supervision & Writer’s Room Management for Short-Form, Web Series & Branded Content.
  • Web-Series: Flatmates (Tentative), Builders (Complete – Script to Production & Creative Production On Set)
  • Brands I’ve Worked With: Pokerbaazi, SimpliLearn, WhatsApp, Unacademy, Bajaj Motorcycles, Dubai Tourism, Duolingo.

Freelance
Mumbai

Freelance Writer
07.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

Clients – Spotify, Octa, Ultratech Cements & Filmfare Awards.

Wrote scripts for intellectual properties and products for the above brands and their upcoming projects.

Wrote the Filmfare Award 2022 Script along with monologues, gags, integrations, award categories and interactions starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Manish Paul & Varun Dhawan.

Disney Plus+ Hotstar
Mumbai

Creative Partner
07.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

Crafting end to end solution-based campaigns, ideas and editorial (sketches – micro & story based) scripts for Specials, Premium, Sports and Hotstar Multiplex.

Freelance
Mumbai

Freelance Writer (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
11.2019 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Research For Unnamed Film for Excel Productions & Tiger Baby (Zoya Akhtar)
  • Writing & Research for Amazon Prime Video /Vice Media for a Non-Fiction Documentary based on the Indian B-Movie and Cult Film Scene – Cinema Marte Dum Tak.
  • Netflix – The Brand-New Show (Variety Show – Acting/Writing)
  • Freelance Sketches Comedy Sketches for Amazon Prime Video & Netflix (Amazon - Comicstaan 3, Upload – International Series & Shakuntala Devi, Family Man, The Review Show with Sapan Verma)
  • (Netflix - Bad Boy Bobby – Rap Song for Class of ’83)
  • (Netflix – AK vs AK – Rap Song for AK vs AK)
  • Bed & Breakfast – VOOT. Produced by Thought Process Films.
  • Freelance Scripts for SuperteamDAO (Crypto Community Company run by Devaiah Bopanna & Tanmay Bhat)

Arre (U Digital Media Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai

Script Writer.
02.2018 - 12.2019

Job overview

Sketches, Short Films, Branded Content Associations, Web Series Development with Hotstar, Prime Video and Netflix.


Received the Vdonxt Asia Silver Award for Social Awareness.


Cumulative Views for all sketches - 30mn plus.



Being Indian
Mumbai

Senior Writer
07.2017 - 12.2017

Job overview

To write & produce content - sketches, short films, branded content (films, advertisements, paid promotions), music, recurring intellectual properties for the channel movie associations for the YouTube channel and online portal Being Indian (Online Indian Comedy, Short Form Films and Cultural Documentaries)

To manage a writer's room and captain the creative force for associated projects through brainstorming, writing drafts, pre-production, shooting, and post-production.

9X Media Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai

Content Producer
10.2016 - 07.2017

Job overview

Video Producer & Script Writer for Digital & TV Content for SPOTBOYE, 9XM & 9X JALWA.

All India Bakchod
Mumbai

Writer, Producer & Talent.
03.2016 - 09.2016

Job overview

To ideate, research, develop, write and produce comedy sketches for the official YouTube channel and other affiliated social networks of All India Bakchod & All India Backchod Vigyapanti.

Eros Now - Eros International
Mumbai

Associate Producer
07.2014 - 03.2016

Job overview

  • Online Video Content, Script Writing, Promo Making, Production Finance, Supervising the Production Design Department (in charge of sets, casting, costumes etc.), Concept & Script development, Packaging and the Post-Production Supervision.


  • RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Pre-Production (content creation):
  • Research and develop concepts for digital platform based on current TV programs or as independent programs.
  • Ideate with OTT Content Lead and Executive Producer on concepts and potential content offerings for advertisers.
  • Storyboarding and concept development with Executive Producer (existing linear programming), that involves scripting.
  • Manage logistics and preparation for shoot (e.g. location walk through, equipment testing, talent scheduling, clearances, etc.)
  • Production (content creation):
  • Manage in house or external production teams to deliver the required content.
  • Post Production (content creation & re-editing of broadcast content):
  • Work closely with Editors to edit footage to align with desired concept / format and ensure export of files to required video format
  • Work with team to create desired graphic effects and transitions
  • Ensure high quality of meta tagging and thumb-nailing of content through sampling and communication of clear guidelines to respective teams
  • Ensuring S&P requirements are met for all the content delivered for OTT platform
  • Coordinate with Executive Producer or Marketing contact to ensure the final product is delivered to specification.

Carving Dreams Entertainment Pvt. Ltd (now Exceed Entertainment)
Mumbai

Conceptualizer
10.2011 - 03.2014

Job overview

  • To network with clients and ensure lucidity in creative brief (whenever required).
  • Work in tandem with Client Servicing / Business Development to develop new ideas and concepts as part of the marketing/creative strategy.
  • Develop and expatiate ideas to create big brands.
  • Conceptualize the entire project and provide end to end creative solution based on the creative brief.
  • Creatively Plan & Strategize for ATL/BTL, Brand Extensions and Televisual space and its scope of work.
  • Work closely with the Design Team to take the concept to the next level and aid in its visualization process.
  • Work in tandem with the Operations team for new entertainment options. (Also help in manpower during on-ground operations).
  • Write effectual and engaging "copy" that is straightforward and perceptible to the target audience.
  • Work closely with the Design Team to develop concept visually to create storyboards/ AVs for mailers, posters, script writing for events, etc.
  • Multifarious Script writing for all kinds of films, promos and episodic content.
  • Developing Corporate Presentations and Company Profiles.
  • Editing Content - Proof Reading, Creative Content, Grammar & Spell check.

Multimedia Communications.

Creative Director
03.2011 - 09.2011

Job overview

Assistant Director, Script Writer, Correspondent and Post-Production Supervisor.


Shows: Superstar Buzz (Star Plus) 25 Episodes, Herbalife (Infomercial), India’s Sexiest Bachelor (CBS Prime) and Ariel Detergent Commercial.

Epigram Advertising

Social Media Manager
08.2010 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Manage social media campaigns and day-to-day engagement activities for clients.
  • Duties include online advocacy, content creation, community-outreach efforts, promotions, seeding etc.
  • Conduct, gather & analyze market research to determine social media opportunities & competitiveness.

Yash Raj Films Television.

Intern: Direction, Camera Dept, Lighting Assistant
01.2010 - 07.2010

Job overview

Assistant Cameraman

Lighting Assistant

Camera Attendant

Education

Chetana College Of Commerce
Mumbai

B.Com from Accounting
06.2005 - 06.2009

University Overview

Skills

Freelance Screenwriter

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Timeline

Senior Writer & Creative Producer/Consultant
The Viral Fever
12.2022 - 08.2023
Freelance Writer
Freelance
07.2022 - 12.2022
Creative Partner
Disney Plus+ Hotstar
07.2021 - 07.2022
Freelance Writer (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
Freelance
11.2019 - 07.2022
Script Writer.
Arre (U Digital Media Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Writer
Being Indian
07.2017 - 12.2017
Content Producer
9X Media Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 07.2017
Writer, Producer & Talent.
All India Bakchod
03.2016 - 09.2016
Associate Producer
Eros Now - Eros International
07.2014 - 03.2016
Conceptualizer
Carving Dreams Entertainment Pvt. Ltd (now Exceed Entertainment)
10.2011 - 03.2014
Creative Director
Multimedia Communications.
03.2011 - 09.2011
Social Media Manager
Epigram Advertising
08.2010 - 03.2011
Intern: Direction, Camera Dept, Lighting Assistant
Yash Raj Films Television.
01.2010 - 07.2010
Chetana College Of Commerce
B.Com from Accounting
06.2005 - 06.2009
Freelance Writer (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
Freelance
Aseem ChandaverScreenwriter