Visionary Film Director with a knack for producing compelling narratives through efficient project completion and seamless teamwork. Specialized skills include narrative development, visual storytelling, and post-production management. Thrive in fast-paced environments by employing strong communication, leadership, and creative problem-solving abilities to inspire teams and bring creative visions to life.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Film Director
Writer, Content Creator & Director 08/2007 - Current
11.2007 - Current
Written and directed a Kannada short film, CAKE MANJA, in September 2025, which is under post-production.
Created a series, TINY TALES, for my YouTube channel, for which I have used ChatGPT and Sora AI to generate images.
Directed the Kannada feature film, Raju Jamesbond, released on February 14, 2025.
Directed the Kannada feature film, Unlock Raghava, released on February 7, 2025.
I wrote the dialogues for the TV series NANNA DEVARU for the Colors Kannada channel.
Directed a Kannada short film, AKASHA LAHARI, in 2023, which is streaming on the Satya Pictures YouTube channel.
Directed the Kannada feature film, Kalbettada Darodekoraru, released on February 22, 2019, and is screening on the Voot platform.
Directed a TV series, Sarpa Sambandha, in 2017 for the Colors Super Kannada channel.
Directed my debut Kannada feature film, Bhagyaraaj, which was released on February 5, 2016.
I assisted in the direction department for five Kannada feature films and one Hindi feature film from 2007 to 2011.
I assisted in the cinematography department of a Kannada feature film, NINAGAGI KAADIRUVE, in 2008.
Organized and supervised production staff, including actors, camera operators, grips, set designers, and other crew members.
Created a budget for the film project, and monitored spending throughout the production.
Developed storyboards to visualize scenes for the movie prior to filming.
Directed the cast during rehearsals to ensure that lines were delivered correctly and with appropriate emotion.
Conducted auditions for various roles in the film, and selected the most suitable candidates.
Collaborated with the cinematographer to determine which camera angles would best capture each scene.
Reviewed script changes with writers to ensure consistency throughout the film.
Edited footage using editing software programs, such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro X.
Supervised sound mixing of dialogue, music, and effects, to create a finished soundtrack.
Attended meetings with producers and studio executives to discuss progress on the film project.
Consulted special effects teams regarding props or digital effects needed for particular scenes in order to achieve desired outcomes.
Evaluated locations where filming will take place in order to determine whether they are suitable for shooting purposes.
Worked closely with costume designers to select wardrobe pieces that matched the characters' personalities or fit within certain periods depicted in the movie.
Coordinated post-production activities such as color correction, audio mixing, and mastering.
Researched historical events, or cultural references, relevant to specific scenes to provide accurate details.
Worked as a senior executuve at Hinduja Global Solutions, from 2004 to 2007
Skills
Strong Leadership
Social Media Promotion
Scriptwriting
Production Management
Client Relations
Project Management
Cinematography Expertise
Background Design
Character Design
Cinematography
Shot Framing
Layout Design
Visual Storytelling
Storyboard Creation
Story Development
Scene Composition
Drawing
Camera Angles
Video Editing
Sound Design
Graphics Design
Storytelling
Scriptwriting
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
MS Office
ChatGPT
Sora AI
Interests
Mobile Photography & Photo Editing are my key skills Good at content writing, especially humour & love are my strong areas of writing
Timeline
Film Director
Writer, Content Creator & Director 08/2007 - Current
RN Supervisor/Assistant Manager at St John Macomb Hospital (2007-2023), Ascension Hospital (2023-2024), Henry Ford Health (2024-current)RN Supervisor/Assistant Manager at St John Macomb Hospital (2007-2023), Ascension Hospital (2023-2024), Henry Ford Health (2024-current)