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Dinesh R

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic and visionary Creative Director & Executive Producer with over 14 years of experience crafting compelling content across television shows, live events, branded vignettes, and digital web series. Adept at leading end-to-end creative processes—from concept development to final execution—with a deep understanding of audience engagement, storytelling, and brand alignment. Proven track record in managing large-scale productions, collaborating with talent and networks, and delivering high-impact content that entertains, informs, and elevates brand presence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Show Director

Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded 3 @zee Tamizh
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed rehearsal schedules and production timelines, optimizing workflow and resource allocation across all departments.
  • Led team meetings to communicate vision and objectives, fostering a collaborative environment among dancers and crew.
  • Mentored emerging choreographers and dancers, sharing expertise to enhance skill development within the company.
  • Analyzed audience feedback post-performance, utilizing insights to inform future productions and strategic planning efforts.
  • Collaborated with creative team to develop captivating storylines for memorable performances.
  • Oversaw all technical aspects of shows, ensuring optimal sound, light, and video quality.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.

Creative Director

High Dreamers Entertainment
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable event plans.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
  • Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
  • Directed and supervised team of individuals to create quality contents.
  • Wrote creative briefs and coached copywriters to develop compelling content.
  • Created creative briefs and timeline to manage creative process from concept to completion.
  • Monitored progress of events, keeping on schedule and within budget.
  • Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.
  • Conducted research and identified market trends to inform creative direction.

Head of Production

Monk Studio
04.2022 - 08.2022

Web series Love You Abi (Voot)

  • Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
  • Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies.
  • Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
  • Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Generated leads through cold calling, networking and social media.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.

Script Writer

Viacom18 Media Private
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Provided writing support for various projects and departments.

Creative Director, Executive Producer

All Access Production
05.2018 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with outside agencies to manage project progress and milestones.
  • Oversaw full teams of writers, artists, designers and project managers.
  • Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
  • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and services to meet budget requirements.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
  • Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.

Assistant Director

24am Studios
02.2016 - 01.2018
  • Pre-Production (Script Department):
  • Created detailed scene breakdowns and script drafts used for scheduling, budgeting, and team alignment during production planning.
  • Coordinated script revisions, dialogue changes, and ensured continuity and narrative flow across scenes.

  • Production (Dialogue Prompting & Artist Coordination)
  • Maintained seamless communication between the direction team and artists during complex shoots, especially in high-pressure and multi-actor scenes.
  • Post-Production (CG/VFX Supervision):
  • Independently oversaw the CG and visual effects department during post-production, ensuring that the visual elements matched the film’s tone and technical standards.
  • Coordinated with VFX studios to track progress, implement creative feedback, and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Worked alongside the editing team and director to ensure that CG sequences integrated seamlessly with the live-action footage.

Key Contributions:

  • Acted as a bridge between creative and technical departments across all stages of filmmaking.
  • Helped maintain narrative, visual, and performance continuity from concept to final cut.
  • Played a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in bringing one of the year’s most socially impactful Tamil films to life.

Producer, Post Production Head

Golden Amber Productions
06.2011 - 12.2015
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
  • Generated leads through cold calling, networking and social media.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Visual Communication

St.thomas College of Arts And Science
Chennai

Skills

  • Creative Strategy & Development
    Visual & Narrative Direction
    Television & Web Series Production
    Brand Integration & Content Marketing
    Event Production & Stage Management
    Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
    Budgeting & Scheduling
    Client & Stakeholder Communication

Experience

14 years of Experience with Strong Knowledge about Pre-Production,Production & Post-Production

Languages

  • English

  • Tamil

Timeline

Show Director

Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded 3 @zee Tamizh
01.2025 - Current

Creative Director

High Dreamers Entertainment
10.2022 - 01.2025

Head of Production

Monk Studio
04.2022 - 08.2022

Script Writer

Viacom18 Media Private
09.2021 - 01.2022

Creative Director, Executive Producer

All Access Production
05.2018 - 04.2021

Assistant Director

24am Studios
02.2016 - 01.2018

Producer, Post Production Head

Golden Amber Productions
06.2011 - 12.2015

Bachelor Of Science - Visual Communication

St.thomas College of Arts And Science
Dinesh R