NELSON DEVASIA
Kochi
Summary
Producer with cross-continental experience in narrative films, music-driven cinema, commercial campaigns, and documentary storytelling.
My filmmaking journey across India, Auroville, and the UK has shaped a production approach built on discipline, clarity, and adaptability. I specialise in coordinating full production cycles—from script breakdowns and scheduling to crew management, logistics, and post-production workflows.
Having produced work across wilderness environments, studios, and large event venues, I bring strong organisational, logistical, and cinematic sensitivity. I work extensively with modern workflow tools (Asana, Airtable, Milanote, Trello, Notion) to maintain structured production pipelines.
I am prepared to contribute to Mediente Studios with a production mindset capable of supporting narrative films and large-scale creative projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder · Producer / Director
Catalyst Studio
06.2025 - Current
- Co-leading a regenerative film studio producing music films, cinematic documentaries, and multicultural brand stories.
- Key Productions
- Director & Producer — “Daszi ft. Nature” (25-minute music film) A cinematic wilderness-shot project accompanying a globally released album. Managed multi-day shoots in remote locations, crew movement, weather contingencies, and visual planning.
- Producer — “TIME (Tribute)” Music Film Handpan–cello music film shot in the Peak District with Sreeraj R.K. & Christian Anstee, inspired by Hans Zimmer’s “Time”. Coordinated location planning, scheduling, safety, and on-set execution.
- Responsibilities
- Leading regenerative film campaigns across the UK & India
- Overseeing all aspects of production: treatments → scheduling → on-set execution → post
- Managing cinematography teams, musicians, and production crew
- Maintaining workflow efficiency via Asana, Airtable, Milanote
Founder · Creative Head / Producer
The Spectrum Studio
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Built a multidisciplinary production studio delivering commercial, narrative, event, and brand-driven visual projects.
- Responsibilities
- Produced videos for numerous live events and brand activations
- Created branded content and profiles for a wide range of clients
- Developed detailed line-producing budgets for prospective feature films across Bollywood, British and South Indian industries (advanced budgeting work completed; projects not greenlit)
- Managed script breakdowns, scheduling, call sheets, locations, crew, and production logistics
- Supervised post-production pipelines, edits, and client delivery
- Selected Work (from a larger body)
- Campaigns for Sugartax band, Crowns Gym, Tawa Group, TIC Holistic Events, SpiceUp Group
- Short films: Reiki, Cassette
- Major event production: Shaan Rahman Live at Cambridge Junction
- Music visuals for emerging artists across India & the UK
Creative Director / Producer
VALR Entertainment Studios Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed show bibles, pilot structures, and short-film scripts
- Produced sports-driven and lifestyle commercial content
- Managed production workflows and early-stage development pipelines
Assistant Director / Producer
Artmonks Film Production House
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Contributed to the ICC Bat-Sense campaign
- Handled storyboarding, script breakdowns, production planning
- Coordinated shoot logistics and supported directors & DPs
Journalist
The South Indian Post
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Produced narrative features focusing on culture & community
- Strengthened research and story development skills
Radio Producer
Auroville Radio
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Produced community-oriented documentaries & field recordings
- Built strong, resourceful field-production and interview skills
Education
MA Filmmaking -
University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
Farnham, UK01.2023
Diploma - Film Making (Direction)
Creo Valley
Bangalore, India01.2020
BA - English Language and Literature
St. Paul’s College
Kochi, India01.2017
Skills
- Production & Coordination
- Scheduling
- Call Sheets
- Location Scouting
- Budget Support
- Crew Management
- Set Coordination
- Vendor & Talent Liaison
- Script Breakdowns
- Shot Lists
- Production Logistics
- Asana
- Airtable
- Milanote
- Trello
- Notion
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Camera & Lighting Familiarity
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
- Leadership in Fast-Paced Environments
- Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Problem-Solving Under Pressure
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Kanada
Elementary (A2)
WHY I’M A STRONG FIT FOR MEDIENTE STUDIOS
- Experience managing complete production cycles across music films, narrative shorts, commercial campaigns, and documentaries
- Proven ability to deliver in high-pressure environments, including outdoor, multi-day, and remote shoots
- Strong organisational and logistical planning supported by industry-standard workflow tools
- Cross-cultural production experience across India, Auroville, and the UK
- Blends cinematic understanding with disciplined production management
- Adaptable to film studio environments with a focus on execution, clarity, and teamwork
Timeline
Co-Founder · Producer / Director
Catalyst Studio
06.2025 - Current
Founder · Creative Head / Producer
The Spectrum Studio
10.2023 - 06.2025
Creative Director / Producer
VALR Entertainment Studios Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 09.2023
Assistant Director / Producer
Artmonks Film Production House
07.2020 - 07.2021
Radio Producer
Auroville Radio
07.2018 - 06.2019
Journalist
The South Indian Post
03.2018 - 06.2020
Diploma - Film Making (Direction)
Creo Valley
BA - English Language and Literature
St. Paul’s College
MA Filmmaking -
University for the Creative Arts (UCA)