Hi, I’m
Shivanshu Nirupam
Supervising Producer
Mumbai
Summary
A seasoned creative professional with extensive experience in content creation, development, and production across diverse formats and platforms. Currently a Senior Associate Producer at Applause Entertainment, I oversee the end-to-end process of making shows, from ideation and pitch evaluation to final delivery.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Applause Entertainment Mumbai
Senior Associate Producer
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- End-to-End Show Management: Spearheaded the complete lifecycle of show production, from ideation and pitch evaluation to development, pre-production, production, post-production, and final delivery, ensuring adherence to high creative and operational standards.
- Collaborations with Industry Leaders: Successfully collaborated with notable creators, including Nitya Mehra, Karan Kapadia, and veterans like Sameer Nair and Deepak Segal, to deliver compelling and diverse content.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Trained and guided junior associates, fostering a skilled and efficient team capable of meeting production goals.
- Stakeholder Communication: Established and maintained seamless communication channels between creators and the studio, ensuring a streamlined process for green-lighting projects and meeting deadlines.
- Project Oversight & Timely Delivery: Ensured projects progressed efficiently through all phases, delivering high-quality content on time and within scope.
- Strategic Creative Development: Played a pivotal role in content development by assessing pitches, providing creative input, and aligning projects with the studio’s vision and market demands.
Advertisement Mumbai
Freelance Director
06.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Creative Campaign Direction: Independently conceptualized, produced and directed ad campaigns and brand films, translating client briefs into impactful visual narratives.
- Brand Collaborations: Successfully collaborated with renowned brands, including OnePlus and AngelOne, to create high-quality, result-oriented campaigns.
- Client-Centric Approach: Partnered with creative agencies to understand client needs, ensuring alignment of campaign objectives with brand identity and messaging.
- End-to-End Production Management: Oversaw all aspects of campaign production, including ideation, scripting, directing, and post-production, to deliver polished and effective content.
- Adaptability Across Mediums: Worked across diverse formats and platforms, showcasing versatility in creating content tailored for various marketing channels.
Owlet FilmsMumbai, India
Assistant Director
10.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Assistant Direction on Crash Course: Collaborated with Vijay Maurya as an Assistant Director on the Amazon Prime show, managing on-set activities and supporting creative execution.
- Creative Coordination: Worked closely with the director and crew to ensure seamless communication and effective execution of the creative vision.
- Production Support: Assisted in managing shoot schedules, script breakdowns, and logistical planning, contributing to the timely completion of the project.
- Team Collaboration: Coordinated with various departments to ensure synchronization and maintain workflow efficiency during production.
Red Chillies EntertainmentMumbai
Freelance Writer
10.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Project Development: Collaborated with Red Chillies Entertainment as a freelance writer, transforming a concept into a comprehensive pitch ready for presentation.
- Creative Ideation: Contributed to the early-stage creative process, brainstorming and refining ideas to align with the studio's vision and market trends.
- Pitch Presentation: Created a compelling pitch deck to showcase the project's creative and commercial appeal, paving the way for further development.
Out MediaMumbai
Writer
07.2019 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Show Writing for MTV India: Collaborated with Out Media to ideate, conceptualize, and write the show MTV Winged for MTV India.
- Tailored Content Creation: Designed the narrative to align with MTV's youthful audience, ensuring engaging and relatable content.
Altus MediaMumbai, India
Associate Creative Head
01.2019 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Creative Leadership: Served as Associate Creative Head for Poison S1 on Zee5, ensuring the seamless execution of creative briefs received from the platform.
- Quality Assurance: Oversaw quality control across all stages of production and post-production to maintain high standards in alignment with platform requirements.
- Production Supervision: Managed production workflows, ensuring that creative and logistical goals were met effectively.
- Post-Production Oversight: Supervised post-production processes, including editing, sound design, and final delivery, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Acted as a liaison between the platform and the production team, ensuring alignment of vision and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Jar PicturesMumbai, India
Assistant Director
09.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Assistant Director: Worked with directors like Bhav Dhulia and Nishikant Kamath as an Assistant Director on the Zee5 show Rangbaaz.
- On-Set Coordination: Managed on-set activities, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication between departments.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Addressed on-set challenges promptly, ensuring continuity and maintaining the flow of production.
Color Yellow PicturesMumbai, India
Assistant Director
10.2017 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Assisted Navdeep Singh (Manorama six feet under, NH10) on the film titled Laal Kaptaan as an assistant director.
NDTV GoodtimesMumbai, India
Assistant Producer
04.2017 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Production Oversight: Managed the overall production process for Luxe Interiors on NDTV Goodtimes, ensuring seamless execution and delivery of the show.
- Timely Project Delivery: Ensured projects were completed within stipulated timelines and budgets while maintaining the highest quality standards.
FreelanceNew Delhi
Freelance Journalist
04.2015 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Collaborated with prestigious publications, including The Deccan Herald and FHM (UK), to write engaging features and reports.
- Conducted in-depth research to develop well-informed articles that resonated with target audiences.
- Worked closely with editors to align content with publication standards and readership expectations.
Education
Xavier Institute of CommunicationsMumbai, India
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Journalism And Broadcast Media
04.2001
University of DelhiNew Delhi, India
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
04.2001
Skills
Team leadership
Performance monitoring
Team supervision
Project management
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Team collaboration
Proficient in MS OFFICE, Final Draft, and Premier Pro
Timeline
Senior Associate Producer
Applause Entertainment
01.2022 - Current
Freelance Director
Advertisement
06.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Director
Owlet Films
10.2020 - 09.2021
Freelance Writer
Red Chillies Entertainment
10.2020 - 01.2021
Writer
Out Media
07.2019 - 09.2019
Associate Creative Head
Altus Media
01.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant Director
Jar Pictures
09.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Director
Color Yellow Pictures
10.2017 - 09.2018
Assistant Producer
NDTV Goodtimes
04.2017 - 09.2017
Freelance Journalist
Freelance
04.2015 - 03.2016
Xavier Institute of Communications
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Journalism And Broadcast Media
04.2001
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
04.2001