Jayaa Prasad
Mumbai
Summary
I am an experienced professional with over 14 years of dedicated focus on business and commercial affairs within the film and entertainment industry. My passion for the movie-making business is profound. My key strengths lie in navigating the legal and commercial aspects of content development, production, and exploitation. With strong organizational skills, I am eager to secure a senior-level position where I can contribute to the company's objectives and support in strategizing, acquiring, and producing entertaining and exceptional content.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Affairs
Colour Yellow Productions
Mumbai
2023.03 - Current
- Manage the deal architecture, deal terms and day-to-day requirements for the companies original content development, production and collaborations.
- In conjunction with the legal team support the papering and subsequent negotiation of agreements to completion in the best interest of the company.
- Secure adaptation rights, music license or third-party content requirements for in-film usage.
- Work cross functionally and tactically with all other key departments, including finance, production and creative team.
- Experienced in managing diverse transactions, including conducting due diligence on link documents and chains of title.
- Maintain relationships with talents, agencies, labels, key contributors and partners.
Business Affairs
Balaji Telefilms Limited
Mumbai
2023.01 - 2023.02
- Reporting to the COO
- Overseeing the business and legal aspects of the company's motion picture business
- Manage transaction-based contracts within the motion pictures division, including structuring and negotiating deals and agreements for development and production of films.
- Negotiate with music labels, book publishers, and authors to secure necessary licenses and permissions for the use or adaptation of their content in the company's film productions.
Senior Manager - Legal & Production
Colour Yellow Productions Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
2016.05 - 2022.12
- Reporting to the CEO
- Managing all film related contracts for the company, including negotiations for various roles such as writers, directors, lead cast, music composers, DOP, and other crew members
- Additionally, overseeing co-production agreements, book rights, remake rights, content licenses and sales deals, and such other related contracts and arrangements
- Collaborating closely with legal advisors to review, revise, structure deals, and finalize agreements, while also establishing and developing precedents for the production company
- Regular interaction with talent agents, managers, external attorneys, and internal teams such as Creative, Production, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance. This extends to coordination with associated Studios/Partners for each film
- Providing support to the production team in addressing production issues as they arise and offering cross-functional assistance to the creative team for optimizing in-film collaborations
- Supporting the post-production team with content and license for use of third-party content, stock footage, images etc.
Independent Consultant
Freelancer
Mumbai
2014.01 - 2017.04
- Content acquisition and licensing deals for content aggregator company "Media Magic" - Facilitated music license and dubbed film deals with various broadcasters Zoom TV, Sony, Colors etc. Facilitating and overseeing the entire deal negotiation, from initiation to execution, content delivery and payment of license fees.
- Secured Indian language remake rights of the acclaimed Italian film "Perfect Strangers" for the producer "White World Production" and supported further collaboration with Wakaoo Films - Hindi remake currently in production titled "Khel Khel Mein" directed by Mudassar Aziz
Licensing Executive
T-Series
Mumbai
2009.07 - 2014.01
- Reporting to the President
- Draft the deal sheet in accordance with the deal terms agreed for licensing T-Series content
- Collaborate with the internal legal team to formalize the contract based on the finalized deal terms, and engage in negotiations with broadcasters, brands, and event organizers seeking licenses
- Oversee the entire process, from executing license agreements to managing invoicing, following up on payments, and ensuring timely content delivery
- Monitor for any unauthorized use of T-Series content and initiate necessary legal actions
- Keep a comprehensive record of all contracts and licenses issued by the licensing department.
Education
Bachelors - Commerce
Thakur College of Science & Commerce
07.2009
Skills
- Deal Structuring
- Negotiation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Contract Administration
- Production Management
- Business Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Web Research
Imdb Link
https://imdb.to/2SSxSkX
Timeline
Business Affairs
Colour Yellow Productions
2023.03 - Current
Business Affairs
Balaji Telefilms Limited
2023.01 - 2023.02
Senior Manager - Legal & Production
Colour Yellow Productions Pvt Ltd
2016.05 - 2022.12
Independent Consultant
Freelancer
2014.01 - 2017.04
Licensing Executive
T-Series
2009.07 - 2014.01
Bachelors - Commerce
Thakur College of Science & Commerce
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