Luv Paliwal
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in on-ground direction, writing, and supporting visual effects shoots as an assistant director. Progressed through various departments including creative roles, scheduling, production, post-production, line production, scouting, hiring, and management. Held positions as Executive Producer and Supervising Producer before transitioning to a Business Commercial role with Disney India in 2015. Skilled in managing commercial and contract negotiation for fiction, non-fiction TV/OTT, 2D-3D Animation Series, Indian and international titles' localization/dubbing. With over 18 years of media industry experience, I consistently deliver efficient results that align creative and business objectives within the content creation ecosystem.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Commercial & Localization Operations - Disney’s Content
Jiostar
11.2024 - Current
- The responsibilities associated with end-to-end project management
- Key activities include ensuring commercial alignment, maintaining compliance with contractual obligations, and aligning global content security.
- The team also manages vendor relationships, oversees budgetary considerations, and engages with stakeholders to deliver accurate finance reporting.
- In addition, we conduct efficient assessments and seek to identify and onboard new partners.
- Our primary objective is to deliver localized versions of both local and international film and series content for prominent titles under Disney brand, such as those from Marvel, Avengers, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Astro, 20 CS, National Geographic Channel, and UTV.
- This work encompasses both local and international series and feature films.
Commercial & Operations
Disney Star
08.2019 - 10.2024
- Disney Localization
- Key Titles Brahmastra, Avatar 2, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Business Commercial- Fiction, Non-Fiction, OTT Bindass, Animation
The Walt Disney Company India
02.2015 - 07.2019
- OTT & TV Titles
- - The Trip - Girl in the City (Seasons 1 & 2)
- - Yeh Hai Aashiqui (Multiple Seasons)
- - Zindagi Wins - Love by Chance - Pyar Ka the End - Kota Toppers - Sun Yaar Chill Maar
- Localization for the Following Franchises
- - Marvel/Avengers - Lucasfilm - Pixar - Media Network - Astro - Hotstar Titles –
- - Titles-Moana - Captain America- Avengers Endgame - Jungle Book - Raya and the Last Dragon
- - On-Air Marketing Initiatives & Photo Shoots
- - Managing requirements with CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) - IFTPC (Indian Film and Television Producers Council) - IMPAA Transactions (Indian Motion Picture Producers Association)
- - Disney Publishing - Disney Consumer Products – On-Air/Online Initiatives
- 2D-3D Animation - Disney India Originals
- - Simple Samosa - Gaju Bhai - YOM - Oye Golu (Seasons 1, 2, & 3)
Supervising Producer-Non-Fiction
Essel Vision Productions
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Saregama- Singing Reality Show-Zee Tv
- Managed Talent/Team of 10+
Executive Producer-Non-Fiction
Bulldog Media and Entertainment Private
07.2014 - 09.2014
- India’s Next Top Model-
- Managed Talent/Team of 20+
Executive Producer- Zee Cine Awards- Non-Fiction
Essel Vision Productions
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Managed Talent/Team of 10
Supervising Producer-Fiction
Optimystix
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed Talent/Team of 20
Executive Producer-India's Dancing Super Star 1-Star Plus- Non-Fiction
Trompe L' Oeil & BBC
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Managed Talent/Team of 20
Senior Executive Producer-Post- 3 Non-Fiction Titles-OTT
Artistaloud.com
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed Talent/Team of 20
Supervising Producer
Utv Software Communications
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Emotional Atyachar123/ Big Switch S3 Rohit Shetty- Non-Fiction
- Managed Talent/Team of 20+
Creative Producer Post- Mahayatra-Non-Fiction
Star Plus
10.2008 - 05.2010
- Managed Talent/Team of 15
Head of Post-Creative-Jhalak S3
BBC Worldwide
02.2009 - 05.2009
- Managed Talent/Team of 14
Post Head- Voice of India S3
Saibaba Telefilms
10.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed Talent/Team of 12
Assistant Postproduction Head-Dus Ka Dum S1- Non-Fiction
Big Synergy
04.2008 - 09.2008
- Managed Talent/Team of 8
Executive Producer-Zee Next Show- Fiction
Face Entertainment
01.2008 - 04.2008
- Managed Talent/Team of 20
Associate Creative Director- Lucky Star Plus
Sagar Arts Private Limited
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Managed Talent/Team of 8
Assistant Producer Bigboss Season1 (Sony)
Endemol Shine
10.2006 - 03.2007
- Individual contributor
Executive Producer-Mere Apne 9x
Applause Entertainment
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Managed Talent/Team of 5
Assistant Producer -Janmat Channel- 3 Non-Fiction
Shri Adhikari Brothers
02.2006 - 09.2006
- Individual contributor
Education
Master of Science - Electronic Media Broadcasting & Film Making
EMRC- Masters
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Hons
Maharaja Ranjit Singh College
Skills
- Commercial & Contractual negotiation
- Competitive market insights
Certification
Strategic Negotiation, 07/01/24
Accomplishments
- National Cadet Corps 9 MP Battalion – 5 Years Training with 13+ Camps
- Best Cadet MP & Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Taekwondo Green Belt
Timeline
Commercial & Localization Operations - Disney’s Content
Jiostar
11.2024 - Current
Commercial & Operations
Disney Star
08.2019 - 10.2024
Business Commercial- Fiction, Non-Fiction, OTT Bindass, Animation
The Walt Disney Company India
02.2015 - 07.2019
Supervising Producer-Non-Fiction
Essel Vision Productions
10.2014 - 02.2015
Executive Producer-Non-Fiction
Bulldog Media and Entertainment Private
07.2014 - 09.2014
Executive Producer- Zee Cine Awards- Non-Fiction
Essel Vision Productions
02.2014 - 06.2014
Supervising Producer-Fiction
Optimystix
08.2013 - 12.2013
Executive Producer-India's Dancing Super Star 1-Star Plus- Non-Fiction
Trompe L' Oeil & BBC
01.2013 - 08.2013
Senior Executive Producer-Post- 3 Non-Fiction Titles-OTT
Artistaloud.com
06.2012 - 03.2013
Supervising Producer
Utv Software Communications
06.2010 - 03.2012
Head of Post-Creative-Jhalak S3
BBC Worldwide
02.2009 - 05.2009
Creative Producer Post- Mahayatra-Non-Fiction
Star Plus
10.2008 - 05.2010
Post Head- Voice of India S3
Saibaba Telefilms
10.2008 - 01.2009
Assistant Postproduction Head-Dus Ka Dum S1- Non-Fiction
Big Synergy
04.2008 - 09.2008
Executive Producer-Zee Next Show- Fiction
Face Entertainment
01.2008 - 04.2008
Associate Creative Director- Lucky Star Plus
Sagar Arts Private Limited
05.2007 - 08.2007
Assistant Producer Bigboss Season1 (Sony)
Endemol Shine
10.2006 - 03.2007
Executive Producer-Mere Apne 9x
Applause Entertainment
09.2006 - 03.2007
Assistant Producer -Janmat Channel- 3 Non-Fiction
Shri Adhikari Brothers
02.2006 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Hons
Maharaja Ranjit Singh College
Master of Science - Electronic Media Broadcasting & Film Making
EMRC- Masters
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