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NAMRATA GOYAL

NAMRATA GOYAL

Mumbai

Summary

Professional with strong background in production, skilled in project management, creative development, and strategic planning. Adept at leading collaborative teams and driving projects to completion under tight deadlines. Known for flexibility and adaptability in changing environments, ensuring optimal results. Expertise includes budgeting, scheduling, talent coordination, and problem-solving with focus on innovation and efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant, Script Development

Yash Raj Films
01.2025 - Current

Founder, Director, and Producer

Filmstoc Private Limited
01.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: Filmstoc Private Limited is my film production company
  • I believe that cinema is a form of creative expression and can be used as an instrument for social change because it has the capacity to create a climate of sensitivity in which change can occur
  • Identify and green light script/novel of a film
  • Pitch the idea to potential private investors and studios
  • Source and secure financing for the film
  • Manage the overall production budgets
  • Appoint and manage key team members including writers, directors, actors, heads of departments, and other personnel
  • Approve major production changes
  • Ensure that the production schedule is adhered to
  • Lead the internal team and collaborate with executive producers, line producers, marketing and PR agencies, and film distributors
  • Review the final edited film
  • See the film through to advertising and publicity so as to generate excitement and eyeballs before its release
  • Filmstoc Private Limited is my film production company
  • I believe that cinema is a form of creative expression and can be used as an instrument for social change because it has the capacity to create a climate of sensitivity in which change can occur
  • I am currently in the process of finalizing my third film
  • I made my second film called ‘Chuskit’ based on the right to education (RTE) Act in 2019
  • My debut feature film ‘Manto’ was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the official category in 2018
  • In September 2018, we had a nationwide theatrical release

Secretary, Member of the Board of Directors

Mijwan Welfare Society (MWS)
01.2010 - Current
  • Company Overview: MWS is an NGO in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India that I am heading
  • It supports and engages with local rural communities and empowers them to take charge of their own lives
  • MWS focus is on empowering women and the girl child in rural India and it works in four hundred villages with nearly two hundred thousand beneficiaries
  • Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer on developing and strengthening the nine programmes/initiatives of MWS to promote education, computer literacy, and sustainable livelihoods
  • Strategic Alignment: Align the team, and the various institutions and activities run by MWS, with the vision, mission, and goals
  • Operational Oversight: Oversee the operation of the various institutions and programs and ensure the steady progress of projects in MWS
  • Policy Planning: Develop policies and procedures and oversee their implementation
  • Financial Planning: Oversee the budget and financial plans developed by the CEO and promote financial sustainability
  • Fundraising: Secure funding from new and existent donors, and coordinate fundraising efforts
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Oversee and ensure regular and effective monitoring and evaluation of MWS and its program and use the information to guide decision-making
  • Developing Partnerships: Identify and build strategic partnerships to further the goals of MWS and build its capacity to effectively implement its activities
  • Representation: Represent MWS to the Government, private sector, other NGOs, individual or institutional partners, and the media
  • Supporting Governance: Provide the CEO with the necessary support to ensure transparency, accountability, and statutory compliance
  • MWS is an NGO in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India that I am heading
  • It supports and engages with local rural communities and empowers them to take charge of their own lives
  • MWS focus is on empowering women and the girl child in rural India and it works in four hundred villages with nearly two hundred thousand beneficiaries
  • Besides leading its programmes I have also conceptualized, organized, and executed ten fundraiser fashion shows and a charity marathon to raise funds for the ongoing programmes of the NGO
  • Secure sponsors for the event
  • Lead the production team
  • Work and brainstorm with the creative team to come up with new themes for the show and approve all creatives i.e
  • Invites, marketing collaterals for the show
  • Work closely with the PR team to ensure that the event gets maximum coverage on digital, print, and social media
  • Speak and secure celebrities/sports personalities to walk the ramp for the show

Associate Creative Director

Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Develop and oversee creative projects from concept to execution
  • Develop with writers a script idea and greenlight scripts that can be produced into films
  • Work very closely with a writer or writers to tweak or rewrite a script
  • Hire a director and work with him/her to strategize bringing the film to life
  • Negotiate the hiring of talent in front of and behind the cameras
  • Negotiate fees based on budgetary restraints
  • Set the direction for a brand's identity or the vision for a film
  • In charge of the overall vision and narrative in marketing, advertising, or creative campaigns

Jet Airways
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Involved in different projects and various HR initiatives
  • Worked on the Inflight Entertainment Programme in Jet Airways and undertook few more projects under Product Delivery such as recreating the image of the Airline whilst organising events for Jet Airways both internally and externally
  • September 2014-Worked with Etihad Airways visual communication’s team
  • I was involved in the road show to announce the partnership between Alitalia and Etihad Airways in Rome to an audience of 5,000 staff
  • August 2014-Organised a press conference in Mumbai to announce the partnership between Jet Airways and Etihad Airways
  • July 2014-Conceptualised, planned and executed an event to announce the partnership between Jet Airways and Etihad Airways for the staff of Jet Airways - an audience of 500 in New Delhi and 1500 in Mumbai
  • April 2014-I took the work done by the Mijwan girls to Tampa at the IIFA awards
  • This was the first time that Mijwan travelled Internationally
  • We hosted a fashion show as a fund raiser the proceeds of which went towards the education and empowerment of the girl child in rural India
  • December 2013-I was given the responsibility by the product delivery team in Jet Airways to head the Inflight Entertainment Programme – to discuss and finalise the content – films, tv programmes in various languages, music etc
  • 2012 to 2013-I was made responsible by the management in Jet Airways for verbal communication, product enhancement, customer service, announcements and grooming for ground and cabin crew and led a team of ten members of staff from managerial position to Customer Service Assistant towards achieving the above goals
  • We helped train crew and ground staff in these areas in all metro cities
  • April 2011-Lead the project ‘Excellence in service on ground and in air’ in Jet Airways
  • January 2011-Adapted and directed a play ‘Black Comedy’ by Peter Shaffer with Jet Airways employees as an HR initiative in 14 cities across India towards empowerment, effective communication and team building within the organisation
  • November 2010-Directed ‘Six Seasons of Love’, a play adapted and acted by Jet Airways members of staff as a communications workshop that helps unite employees from all areas of work
  • July 2009- I also produced and directed a docu-drama on my father Naresh Goyal - founder of Internationally acclaimed airline ‘Jet Airways’ named ‘There is no one like him’ to highlight his inspirational and incredible journey literally from ‘rag to riches’
  • March 2009-My film ‘Sunaina’ which I wrote, produced and directed was screened at BAFTA at the ‘Tongues on Fire’ film festival and International Scottish Film Festival

Education

Master of Arts - OnlineCreative Producing And Film Entrepreneurship

New York Film Academy, New York/ Online
12-2024

LEAD Program

Stanford University
09-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

Queen Mary College, University of London, London
07-2010

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team leadership & development
  • creative producer relationships

Timeline

Consultant, Script Development - Yash Raj Films
01.2025 - Current
Founder, Director, and Producer - Filmstoc Private Limited
01.2016 - Current
Associate Creative Director - Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
01.2015 - 01.2016
Secretary, Member of the Board of Directors - Mijwan Welfare Society (MWS)
01.2010 - Current
- Jet Airways
01.2010 - 01.2015
New York Film Academy - Master of Arts, OnlineCreative Producing And Film Entrepreneurship
Stanford University - , LEAD Program
Queen Mary College, University of London - Bachelor of Arts, Film Studies
NAMRATA GOYAL