Hi, I’m
Karan Kabir
Creative Director, Actor & Writer
Mumbai
Summary
Collaborative Casting Director and Assistant Director with 3 years of experience coordinating with talent agencies, holding auditions and assembling entire casts. In-depth knowledge of technical aspects of film, commercial and TV production. Organized individual skilled in scheduling callbacks and rearranging auditions for performers. Proactive creative person with 3 years of experience in working closely with directors and producers to lead talent recruiting and selection. Talented in organizing casting sessions, contacting agents and actors, reserving audition space, distributing scripts, managing paperwork and informing talent of selection. Focused on prioritizing numerous tasks to achieve goals in high-pressure settings.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
Work History
Opticus Inc, Maghaa CreationsLLPMumbai
Director’s Assistant and 2nd Unit Director
01.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- (OTT Film) with Kartik Chaudhry (Director)
- Worked alongside production team with initials recce.
- Shot all the B-rolls as a 2nd Unit Director on the project
- Completed the casting for the project including local casting in Indore and Pondicherry.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Casting BayMumbai
Casting Associate
08.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper by Amrit Raj Gupta
- All India Rank by Varun Grover.
- Managed expenditures to keep casting budget in check.
- Assisted with open auditions to fill smaller roles.
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
NewsXDelhi
Content Writer/ Editor
11.2018 - 09.2020
Job overview
- High comprehension of software like Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Familiarity with keyword placement and other SEO best practices
- Some experience with online marketing and lead generation
- An understanding of formatting articles on the web
- Proof-reading and editing.
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Men’s Health India, DOJDelhi
Feature Writer/ Social Media Analyst
01.2018 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Create content marketing campaigns to drive leads and subscribers Use SEO best practices to generate traffic to our site
- Regularly produce various content types, including email, social media posts, blogs and white papers
- Utilized softwares to produce professional pieces.
- Pitching products and/or services
- Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media, and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations.
Blue Mango Production HouseDelhi
Assistant Director Intern/ Production Head Intern
Job overview
- Assisting in developing and implementing plans and goals for the department
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Working with the director to coordinate and supervise daily operations
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies
TVFDelhi
Assistant Director
06.2017 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Working along with the producer to develop program concepts and ideas -Coordinating set construction, supervise lighting and sound plans
- Project research, gathering information and knowledge from available resources
- Active involvement in the creative side of the job by pitching ideas, helping to develop stories and scripts and suggesting improvements.
- Screenplay Writing -Comply with and perform tasks in accordance with the film writing industry
- Come up with informative and educational stories for the viewers
- Write in accordance with the vision and instruction of its producers and directors
- Give valuable stories that will serve as a great inspiration to the viewers
- Conduct research and study about the story line to make it more realistic and important
- Give script lines to their talents and artists
- Influence and provide moral values in the end of the story
Education
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, Rohini
from Bachelor of Business Administration
06.2014 - 10.2017
Cambridge School Indirapuram, Indirapuram Ghaziabad
from High School Teaching
Skills
Excellent in presentation and training skills
Accomplishments
- Completed children theatre workshop in National School of Drama
- Completed a full weekend theatre workshop in Shri Ram Centre of Performing Arts under Ishwar Shunya.
- Shot a pilot as an actor for DD National.
- Worked in a travel company named Travel Devils as a trip coordinator for 3 trips and have written content for their itinerary
- Worked in Kshitij Theatre Group as a theatre professional for 2 years.
Timeline
Director’s Assistant and 2nd Unit Director
Opticus Inc, Maghaa CreationsLLP
01.2022 - 12.2022
Casting Associate
Casting Bay
08.2021 - 11.2021
Content Writer/ Editor
NewsX
11.2018 - 09.2020
Feature Writer/ Social Media Analyst
Men’s Health India, DOJ
01.2018 - 10.2018
Assistant Director
TVF
06.2017 - 10.2017
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies
from Bachelor of Business Administration
06.2014 - 10.2017
Assistant Director Intern/ Production Head Intern
Blue Mango Production House
Cambridge School Indirapuram
from High School Teaching
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