Priyanka Krishnan
New York City
Summary
A Queer South-Asian filmmaker and tech entrepreneur with over a decade of expertise in spearheading creative endeavors worldwide through transformative digital and narrative storytelling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-Production Assistant
Columbia University
08.2024 - Current
- Assist student filmmakers in supervising the post-production process and help deliver projects for film festivals.
- Create, organize, and format DCP packages for various media type across digital platforms.
Film Researcher, New York
Ezra J Doner - Entertainment & Copyright Law
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Researched and presented findings for an upcoming South Asian novel adaptation, including book and script coverage, as well as market research on comparative films, TV series, and podcasts.
- Formulated a pitch and sales strategy, emphasizing the exploration of international production opportunities in South Asia and local Indian markets.
Head of Product & Innovation Labs, New York City
Chartbeat Inc
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Led a fast-paced, cross-functional team to oversee the development and launch of a content analysis and insights product tailored for OTT clients such as Netflix, Hulu, BuzzFeed, Apple Inc., and HBO.
- Consulted for the creative and asset management teams of Succession, The Morning Show, and The Newsroom.
Lead Product Engineer, San Francisco
Gap Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Designed the "Virtual Pop-up Experience," a $1.5 million product offering personalized shopping experiences using state-of-the-art technology deployed across Gap and Banana Republic retail locations.
Production Software Intern, Los Angeles
Dreamworks Animation
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Developed and refined simulation VFX tools essential for the Kung Fu Panda 3 animation team's workflow.
Production Technologist Intern, Los Angeles
20th Century Studios
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Integrated productivity and performance metrics dashboards for creative technology teams.
- Assisted the production teams of Modern Family, New Girl and Empire.
Education
Masters of Fine Arts - Screenwriting/Directing Film
Columbia University
New York - May 2026Bachelors, Masters of Science - Computer Engineering
University Of Southern California
Los Angeles - December 2015Timeline
Post-Production Assistant
Columbia University
08.2024 - Current
Film Researcher, New York
Ezra J Doner - Entertainment & Copyright Law
12.2022 - 05.2023
Head of Product & Innovation Labs, New York City
Chartbeat Inc
08.2018 - 09.2022
Lead Product Engineer, San Francisco
Gap Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2018
Production Software Intern, Los Angeles
Dreamworks Animation
08.2014 - 12.2014
Production Technologist Intern, Los Angeles
20th Century Studios
05.2014 - 07.2014
Masters of Fine Arts - Screenwriting/Directing Film
Columbia University
Bachelors, Masters of Science - Computer Engineering
University Of Southern California
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