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Kavya Suri

Kavya Suri

Assistant Director
Mumbai,MH

Summary

Filmmaker with experience in directing, producing, and hands-on roles across film, TV, and advertising. Skilled in visual storytelling, collaboration, and project organization, driving ideas from concept to delivery. Passionate about innovation, eager to grow, and ready to support a visionary team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director

Bodycare
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Bodycare ad, directed by Shwetabh Verma

Assistant Director

Median
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Arks, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, directed by Pranab Bhowmick

Chief AD

Lemonade Creatives
04.2025
  • Collaborated with the director on a Vadilal commercial featuring Karan Johar, managing shoot schedules and cast coordination.

1st Assistant Camera

Danny Oh
07.2024
  • Supported the Director of Photography with camera setups, lens changes, and focus pulls for a restaurant commercial shoot.
  • Ensured visual consistency and smooth takes by managing equipment effectively.

Assistant Director

Median
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Xiaomi Note Series, directed by Pranab Bhowmick

Assistant Director

Leaping Frog Pictures
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Westside Denim'25 Campaign, directed by Devang Desai

Assistant Director

Cogg Digital
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Aarize featuring Tiger Shroff, directed by Devang Desai

Costume Designer

Shikhar Productions
08.2025 - 09.2025

Costume Designer for Aaoge Jab Tum, starring Omkar Kapoor, Rakesh Bedi, Rajpal Yadav

3rd AD

Promodome Motion Pictures
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Third AD for 'Uttar Da Puttar', starring Annu Kapoor.

Director/Producer

Self
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Directed and produced a neorealistic short exploring social diaspora and classism in India, told through grounded visual storytelling and non-performative realism.
  • Developed and executed the festival strategy; officially submitted to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Chief AD

Lemonade Creatives
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Chief AD for Vadilal Ad, featuring Sharvari Wagh.

Creative Director

Zebrians
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Collaborated and freelanced closely with creative directors to develop compelling documentary narratives and visual concepts, for hotel chains like Hyatt, Westin, Marriot, etc.

Radio Intern

RED Fm
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted with daily show preparation, script writing, and audio editing at RED FM.
  • Supported radio jockey segments, managed music cues, and coordinated backend operations during live broadcasts.
  • Collaborated with production teams to enhance content quality and audience engagement.

Chief AD

Heidi Lynch
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed shoot schedules, ensuring timely completion of all phases of production.
  • Supervised daily set operations, maintaining a productive and organized environment.

1st Assistant Camera

Cinespace Studios
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Operated camera and executed lens changes and focus pulling to achieve specified shots.
  • Collaborated with the Director of Photography on equipment setup, shot composition, and continuity.
  • Supported pre-production through equipment checks, logistical coordination.

Director of Photography

Cinespace Studios
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Directed photography for a short film, establishing visual tone through effective lighting and composition.
  • Managed camera and lighting teams, ensuring seamless execution during production.

2nd AD

Cinespace Studios
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Interned as 2nd AD for FUBAR, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Production Assistant

Second Act Actors Production
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Supported on set as Production Assistant for a short film. (TIFF BEST COMEDY SHORT AWARD)
  • Coordinated schedules, managed project budgets and resource allocation to optimize production efficiency.

Education

BFA - Cinema and Media Arts

York University
07.2024

Skills

Microsoft Office Word

Interests

Filmmaking and Video Production

Timeline

Costume Designer

Shikhar Productions
08.2025 - 09.2025

3rd AD

Promodome Motion Pictures
05.2025 - 06.2025

Chief AD

Lemonade Creatives
04.2025 - 04.2025

Chief AD

Lemonade Creatives
04.2025

Director/Producer

Self
04.2025 - 05.2025

Creative Director

Zebrians
01.2025 - 03.2025

Radio Intern

RED Fm
11.2024 - 02.2025

Chief AD

Heidi Lynch
08.2024 - 10.2024

1st Assistant Camera

Danny Oh
07.2024

1st Assistant Camera

Cinespace Studios
06.2024 - 08.2024

Director of Photography

Cinespace Studios
05.2024 - 07.2024

2nd AD

Cinespace Studios
04.2024 - 06.2024

Production Assistant

Second Act Actors Production
02.2024 - 03.2024

Assistant Director

Bodycare

Assistant Director

Median

BFA - Cinema and Media Arts

York University

Assistant Director

Median

Assistant Director

Leaping Frog Pictures

Assistant Director

Cogg Digital
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