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Priyadarshini Sridharan

Priyadarshini Sridharan

Chennai

Summary

Creative storyteller and cinephile with 10+ years of experience across film, journalism, and advertising. Passionate about global cinema, with a deep understanding of visual storytelling, audience engagement, and cultural narratives. Experienced in content strategy, copywriting, translation, and subtitling, with a knack for making stories accessible to diverse audiences.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Film Maker / Content Strategist

FREELANCER
12.2017 - Current
  • Directed and assisted short films, TVCs, and branded content for leading production houses like Still Waters Films, Kadhai Films, GreenGrass Film, Happy Unicorn, and Popcorn Films.
  • Developed original scripts and marketing content that elevated brand storytelling and audience engagement.
  • Created compelling audio-visual narratives for digital platforms, ensuring alignment with contemporary cinematic aesthetics.

POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

CONSULTANT
CHENNAI
07.2023 - Current

Post-Production Supervisor – Amazon Web Series (Under Production)

  • Managed editing workflows and creative post-production processes, ensuring a cohesive storytelling approach.
  • Collaborated with directors and editors to refine narratives, ensuring high-quality content for streaming platforms.

TRANSLATOR

FREELANCE
01.2023 - Current
  • Translated, transcribed, and subtitled films, documentaries, and promotional content, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
  • Specialized in Tamil-to-English and Hindi-to-English translations, making regional content accessible to wider audiences.
  • Provided language coaching for actors and professionals unfamiliar with the local language, ensuring fluency in dialogue delivery, and cultural nuances.
  • I tutored actor Malavika Mohanan for her role in the film MASTER, improving her pronunciation and contextual understanding of Tamil.

Assistant Director

MADRAS TALKIES
Chennai
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked under Mani Ratnam’s production house, coordinating large-scale shoots and production planning.
  • Assisted in script breakdowns, pre-production, and on-set execution for the feature film Vaanam Kottatum.

Account Supervisor

DISHA COMMUNICATIONS
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Developed and managed digital, media, and traditional marketing campaigns for top-tier clients.
  • Led copywriting and creative content strategies, ensuring brand messaging aligned with target audiences.

Assistant Director

THE TWC FILMS
04.2015 - 03.2016
  • Managed the production of a wide range of TVCs from its inception to completion.
  • Contributed largely to the ideation of scripts and the casting process.
  • Effectively coordinated shoots with a large cast and crew.
  • Involved in the post-production of TV commercials.

Reporter, Anchor and Producer

THANTHI TV
03.2014 - 04.2015

Covered cinema and cultural journalism, reporting on film industry trends, interviews, and real-time news.

  • Hosted and produced celebrity interview shows, crafting engaging conversations that resonated with audiences.

Reporter

THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • Reported on civic issues, cinema, and human-interest stories, with a strong emphasis on research and storytelling.
  • Specialized in film critique and audience behavior, offering insights into cinema’s cultural impact.

Education

PG DIPLOMA - Broadcast Journalism

Asian College of Journalism
Chennai
03-2013

B.E. - PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

College of Engineering, Guindy
Chennai
05-2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Celtx
  • Final Draft
  • Subtitle Edit
  • Adobe Premiere Pro

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/05/89

Languages

Tamil
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

CONSULTANT
07.2023 - Current

TRANSLATOR

FREELANCE
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Director

MADRAS TALKIES
04.2018 - 01.2019

Independent Film Maker / Content Strategist

FREELANCER
12.2017 - Current

Account Supervisor

DISHA COMMUNICATIONS
04.2016 - 05.2017

Assistant Director

THE TWC FILMS
04.2015 - 03.2016

Reporter, Anchor and Producer

THANTHI TV
03.2014 - 04.2015

Reporter

THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
02.2014 - 03.2015

PG DIPLOMA - Broadcast Journalism

Asian College of Journalism

B.E. - PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

College of Engineering, Guindy
Priyadarshini Sridharan