Punarvasu Naik

• Executive Producer on upcoming web show Tatkal
• Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges faced during filmmaking process.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure all projects were completed within financial constraints.
• Negotiated contracts with talent and crew, securing competitive rates while ensuring availability of skilled professionals for each project.
• Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
• Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
• Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
• Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices for effective project management within unit.
• Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
• Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
• Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
• Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
• Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
• Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
• Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
• Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.

Second Unit Director on web show Grahan on Disney+ Hotstar

• Facilitated collaboration among diverse departments within the second unit, fostering a cohesive and productive working environment.
• Enhanced film production quality by coordinating and directing second unit scenes, stunts, and special effects.
• Liaised with main unit director to maintain clear communication regarding creative vision and production progress.
• Streamlined production schedules by effectively managing resources, personnel, and budgets for the second unit.
• Collaborated with main unit director to ensure consistency in visual storytelling and seamless integration of second unit footage.
• Developed innovative solutions for complex shooting scenarios while adhering to budgetary constraints and time limitations.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.

Worked as a Creative Producer on anthology Zindagi inShort for Flipkart

• Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Led brainstorming sessions to generate fresh ideas for content creation and campaign direction, driving innovation within the team.
• Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
• Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
• Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
• Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.

Worked as Associate Director on Dangal directed by Nitesh Tiwari

* Directed a Marathi Feature Film Vakratunda Mahakaaya

* The film had its World Premiere at Melbourne International Film Festival.

* The film was screened in New Faces in Indian Cinema Section at 15th MAMI Mumbai Film Festival & in Marathi Talkies Section in 18th MAMI Mumbai Film Festival

* The film won Five Awards including Best Film and Best Director at Maharashtra Times Sanman Awards

* Associate Director On Bhoothnath Returns directed by Nitesh Tiwari

* Associate Director on Chillar Party directed by Nitesh Tiwari-Vikas Bahl

* Associate Director on Mumbai Meri Jaan directed by Nishikant Kamat

* Associate Director on Tamil Feature Film Evano Oruvan directed by Nishikant Kamat

* Associate Director on Marathi Feature Film Dombivli Fast directed by Nishikant Kamat

* Episode Director on Marathi TV show Unit 9

2nd Assistant Director on Hava Aney Dey directed by Partho Sen-Gupta

3rd Assistant Director on Hindi TV series Pratishodh directed Nishikant Kamat