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Dhruv Randhawa

Dhruv Randhawa

Summary

A versatile filmmaker A passionate collaborator, team leader and media entrepreneur with 12 plus years of experience in visual storytelling, branded content creation, corporate communication videos and films, and feature cinematic projects. Adept at building narrative-driven visual content, Story boarding,bringing unique blend of creativity and business acumen, and technical mastery across all stages of video and content production. , capable of spearheading creative ideation to delivery for both corporate and cinematic projects.


Proven expertise in: directing high-impact campaigns for leading tech, auto, education, and lifestyle brands, with global shooting and production experience across India, UAE, & Southeast Asia.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Media & Brand Strategist

Serakriti
01.2023 - Current


  • Spearheaded the brand identity and visual storytelling for Serakriti, the brand -to highlight artistic heritage blended with contemporary lifestyle .
  • Conceptualization to execution 360 degree media campaigns: across social media platforms Instagram, owned website, web content and offline Branding Creatives to position Serakriti as a premium handcrafted decor label.
  • Leveraging and integrating various Gen Ai skills tools for creating and enhancing Visual content (mood videos, voiceover content, and high-engagement Reels)

Visual and Digital Media Lead & Con Marketing Head

Metaguise Group (Tech & Real Estate)
02.2021 - 01.2023

Visual and digital Media Lead and Content Marketing Head

  • Driving complete brand visualization from concept to marketing stages
  • Led brand strategy, visual storytelling for metaguise group and marketing content across digital platforms.
  • Directed in-house content and commercials to elevate brand identity and investor appeal.
  • Company Overview:www.metaguise.com

Creative Director / Producer/ On Set Supervisor

JioHotstar
12.2020 - 12.2020

Kofoku (JioCinema / Hotstar Original Film)

Starring Adah Sharma and Jatin Sarna


Role: Creative Director / Producer / On-Set Supervisor

Led the creative execution and production management of the film, overseeing its entire journey from pre-production to wrap.

Acted as the key bridge between the director’s vision and on-ground execution, ensuring every scene was visually and emotionally aligned with the narrative.

Directed critical moments on set, working closely with the actors and DOP to capture nuanced performances and cinematic visuals.

Supervised set design, art direction, and shot continuity, ensuring stylistic coherence and narrative flow throughout the film.

Managed daily operations including shoot scheduling, team coordination, and logistical problem-solving to maintain efficiency on high-pressure days.

Played a central role in creative consultations, helping refine the screenplay, blocking, and character arcs with the core team.

Coordinated between multiple departments—from costume and camera to production and post—ensuring all aspects moved in sync.

Delivered the film within tight timelines while maintaining high-quality creative standards, contributing to its critical success on OTT platforms.

Associate Director & Creative Head

Toss Productions
06.2015 - 01.2019
  • Directed multiple corporate films and TVCs for lifestyle and automotive clients.
  • Oversaw creative conceptualization and visual tone-setting for branded shoots.

Branding & Social Media Experience

01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Strategized and executed branding and marketing campaigns for Pernod Ricard across key markets in India.
  • Worked on experiential campaigns and promotional events, aligning brand messaging with consumer experiences.
  • Led content planning, event creatives, and influencer-led campaigns to enhance premium positioning.

Director & Producer

Gokulum Films
06.2017 - 11.2017

Role:1st Associate Director /Chief of Production / On-Set Director / Creative Head for Malayalam Feature Film – Kayamkulam Kochunni (Oscar Nominated)

with Director Roshan Andrews,

DirectorOf Photography – Binod Pradhan, and

Lead Actors – Nivin Pauly and Priya Anand.

Spearheaded the entire on-ground execution of the film as Chief of Set Operations, overseeing all aspects of production.

Acted as the central liaison between the international Hollywood crew and the Indian production team, ensuring seamless communication, collaboration, and creative alignment.

Directed key scenes on set, bringing the script to life visually, while maintaining the director’s vision and enhancing it with cinematic precision.

Worked closely with the Director of Photography (DOP) and technical crew to block, frame, and execute each shot with artistic and logistical efficiency.

Managed actor direction and performance delivery, ensuring emotional authenticity and consistency across scenes.

Took charge of daily production management, ensuring timelines, budgets, and creative benchmarks were consistently met under high-pressure circumstances.

Played a critical role in problem solving on set, adapting to dynamic challenges and ensuring smooth workflow from pre-light to final wrap.

Helped shape the film’s final tone and texture by bridging creative inputs with technical execution, contributing significantly to its Oscar nomination recognition.

Director / Producer –

Freelance Campaigns and Projects
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Led projects for Toyota, Hyira, KPMG, Panasonic India, The Muthoot Group, St. Georges School.
  • Created high-quality brand films balancing informative structure with emotional visuals.
  • Directed & produced series of Corporate Films and TVC for a Campaign for Hyera and Toyota.
  • Directed & produced series of Corporate Film and TVC for a Campaign for ADI Automotives.
  • Web catalogue shoot for Designer Suku Suku (Sukriti Talwar) as Co- Photographer.
  • Web Catalogue Shoot for Designer Label Qbik as Co-Photographer.
  • Directed & produced series of Corporate Films and TVC for a Campaign for KPMG.
  • Directed a book trailer for writer Deepali Janjuppa for her novel confused 20s.
  • Co-Photographer for Sabhaya Studios, Delhi Product Shoot.
  • Head Photographer for EDS Exports Product and Campaign Shoot.


Visual Planner– Bollywood Feature “Zila Ghaziabad”

Sundarya Productions
01.2011 - 01.2011
  • Creative Associate Director/ Visual Planner

Collaborated directly with the director and producers to execute creative vision and storytelling.

Assisted in script breakdowns, scheduling, and shot planning for various high-octane action and drama sequences.

Managed cast coordination, daily call sheets, and on-ground logistics for a large crew and multiple unit setups.

Oversaw location recces, production design alignment, and ensured continuity in scenes during filming.

Coordinated between departments (camera, costume, art, and stunts) to ensure smooth execution of scenes.

Worked on dialogue rewrites and scene improvisations on set in sync with the director’s vision.

Played a key role in managing crowd control, action choreography logistics, and set management during high-intensity scenes.

Contributed to post-production coordination, including edit supervision and music/sound sync discussions.

Education

Diploma - Animation Visual Effects And Digital Filmmaking

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
Mumbai
01-2010

BBA - Accounting And Finance

Dr Ambedkar College of Commerce And Economics
Mumbai, India
01-2010

HSC CBSE -

Woodbine Gaardenia
Kanpur, India
01-2007

SSC CBSE -

Woodbine Gardenia
Kanpur, India
01-2005

Skills

  • Creative Leadership: Conceptualizing and directing high-impact video content across luxury, lifestyle, beauty, and real estate sectors
  • Visual Expertise: Skilled in mood-driven storytelling, lighting design, product texture capture, slow-motion work, and ritualistic visuals
  • Video Production- Direction, Director of Photography(DOP), Scriptwriting, Shot planning, Editing, Sound Syncing, and color grading
  • Aerial Photography -Drone Photography ,Drone Operator(dji Phantom 5)
  • Photography- Still Photography,editing and color grading
  • Digital Optimization: Producing Vertical and Square-format content for Instagram, Reels, YouTube, digital campaigns
  • Proficient in advanced Generative AI tools including Kling AI, HeyGen, and Fliki
  • Utilized these tools for voiceover automation, multilingual lip-sync videos, and hyper realistic avatars for brand content and social campaigns
  • Manage and develop social media content and digital identity for emerging startups and Professionals
  • Final Draft, Certified :Final Cut Pro, Certified: Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, Photoshop
  • Certified: Autodesk Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop,Premier Pro,After Effects,Macromedia Flash & InDesign
  • Sony Sound Forge, Virtual DJ, 3D Home Architect, Kling
  • Graphics and Animation

Key Work Showcase Video Links

  • JioHotstar Short Film “Kofoku” – a mood-driven, character-focused piece starring Adah Sharma.

     https://tinyurl.com/Kofoku-FIlm-Trailer

  • Feature Film “Morjim” (Associate Director) – showcasing cinematic storytelling and visual tone.

     https://tinyurl.com/Morjim-Film


  • Luxury Corporate Film (Toyota/KPMG) elegant brand-forward commercials: https://tinyurl.com/Youtube-Showreel


  • Instagram Reels,Youtube and Social Media Content
  • Metaguise: https://tinyurl.com/instagram-metaguise
  • Serakriti: https://tinyurl.com/Instagram-Serakriti
  • Asro Arcade: https://tinyurl.com/instagram-Asroarcade

Languages

English
Hindi

Timeline

Visual Media & Brand Strategist

Serakriti
01.2023 - Current

Visual and Digital Media Lead & Con Marketing Head

Metaguise Group (Tech & Real Estate)
02.2021 - 01.2023

Creative Director / Producer/ On Set Supervisor

JioHotstar
12.2020 - 12.2020

Branding & Social Media Experience

01.2018 - 01.2018

Director & Producer

Gokulum Films
06.2017 - 11.2017

Associate Director & Creative Head

Toss Productions
06.2015 - 01.2019

Director / Producer –

Freelance Campaigns and Projects
01.2012 - 01.2015

Visual Planner– Bollywood Feature “Zila Ghaziabad”

Sundarya Productions
01.2011 - 01.2011

Diploma - Animation Visual Effects And Digital Filmmaking

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics

BBA - Accounting And Finance

Dr Ambedkar College of Commerce And Economics

HSC CBSE -

Woodbine Gaardenia

SSC CBSE -

Woodbine Gardenia
Dhruv Randhawa