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VELANIE LIZA FERNANDES
Assistant Director/ Casting/ Associate Producer
Mumbai
Summary
Well-versed in overseeing all facets of film production, from conceptual development through final delivery. Proficient in every behind-the-scenes position and all related equipment. Astute filmmaking professional successful at writing, directing and editing productions. Analytical and decisive leader with strong multitasking, planning and problem-solving abilities. Gifted communicator and diplomatic conflict manager. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve goals. Im also open to outdoor shoots as I don't require a visa as I am a European national.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
2nd Assistant Director
Coin Switch (Advertisement), Mystic Lotus
2024.05 - 2024.05
2nd Assistant Director
Kotak Life (Advertiseme), Absolute Studios Pvt Ltd
2024.05 - 2024.05
2nd Assistant Director
Bisleri Limonata (Advertisement), Mothership
2024.04 - 2024.04
Starring Chunky Pandey and Aditya Roy Kapoor
2nd Assistant Director
Sisters (Israeli Webseries), JungleBook Production
2024.03 - 2024.03
2nd Assistant Director
Close up Ad, Crazy Few Films
2024.02 - 2024.02
Starring Ananya Pandey and Ishaan Khatter
2nd Assistant Director
Tata Punch.EV (Advertisement), Homegrown
2024.01 - 2024.01
2nd Assistant Director
Vivo (Advertisement), Rabbit Hole
2023.12 - 2023.12
Starring Farhan Akhtar
2nd Assistant Director
Reliance Trends (Advertisement), Fusion Films
2023.10 - 2023.10
2nd Assistant Director
Mog Asun (Konkani Feature Film), Flowing Mandovi Films
2023.05 - 2023.06
Konkani feature film starring Anjali Patil, Purab Kohli and Gillian Pinto.
2nd Assistant Director/Costume Stylist
#Mog (Konkani Feature Film) Big Banner Entertainment
2023.03 - 2023.04
2nd Assistant Director
Sprite - Joke In A Bottle (Advertisement), Corcoise
2023.01 - 2023.01
Casting Associate
Samsung A53 No Shake Cam
2022.09 - 2022.09
2nd Assistant Director
Officer’s Choice Blue (Prodigious)
2022.04 - 2022.04
2nd Assistant Director
Budweiser Beat (Loud Mouth)
2022.02 - 2022.02
2nd Assistant Director
Hero India CSR (Onion Media)
2021.09 - 2021.09
2nd Assistant Director
Battleground Ad (Early Man Films)
2021.09 - 2021.09
Casting Associate
Liger, Dharma & Puri Connects
2021.09 - 2021.09
2nd Assistant Director
PP PETALS, WEIRDASS COMEDY PVT LTD
2021.04 - 2021.09
Executive Producer
Work On Me, TDO Music Video
2021.03 - 2021.03
Casting Associate
Parle Happy Cookies TVC (Thunder Films)
2021.02 - 2021.02
Casting Associate
Facebook TVC (Oink Films)
2021.02 - 2021.02
Casting Associate
Amul Ice Cream TVC (Another Idea)
2021.02 - 2021.02
Casting Associate
Tinder TVC
2021.02 - 2021.02
Chief Assistant Director
Chote Pack Mein Bada Dil, Doublemint TVC
2021.01 - 2021.01
Casting Associate
Gyproc Print Ad (The Infamous People)
2020.12 - 2020.12
1st Assistant Director
Ped - Short Film (Kyun Nahi?)
2020.10 - 2020.10
Chief Assistant Director
Jaana Zaroori Tha (Music Video), Velvet Vibes
2020.10 - 2020.10
2nd Assistant Director/ Casting Assistant
Naxalbari (Webseries, Zee 5)
2020.05 - 2020.09
Junior Artist Casting
Romantic, (Telugu Movie), Puri Connects
2020.05 - 2020.08
Chief Assistant Director
Nestaway TVC, The Infamous People
2019.11
Chief Assistant Director
Ad Film for Emergency Services #112
2019.10 - 2019.10
Chief Assistant Director
Ad film for the Election Commission
2019.09 - 2019.09
Casting Associate
Ismart Shankar, Puri Connects
2019.04 - 2019.04
2nd Assistant Director
Health Centre (Konkani Film)
2019.01 - 2019.02
Assistant director/language interpreter/Dialogue Assistant
Kantaar (Konkani Film) (Janet Noronha Films)
2018.07 - 2018.09
- For the movie starring Jackie Shroff and Esther Noronha.
Production Assistant
Darshakudu, Telugu Movie
2017.02
Production Assistant
Serendipity Art Festival
2016.12
- Worked as a production assistant with the camera crew (Space Monkey)
Production Assistant
OYO TVC Sunrise Check
2016.10 - 2016.10
2nd Assistant Director
Soul Curry (Reflection Creations) (Konkani Film)
2016.04 - 2016.05
- project featuring Jackie Shroff and Seema Biswas.
Production Assistant
WOA International
2015.01 - 2015.02
- For music videos of International artists such as Nagmah (Costa Rica), Laura Ainsworth (USA) and Charu Puri (Canada).
Education
B.Com - Business Management
S.S Dempo College of Commerce & Economics
Goa 2004.06 - 2007.04
High School Diploma -
Ideal Indian School, High School
Qatar 1990.04 - 2004.03
Skills
- Creative vision
Talent sourcing
Production Management
PPM & Referencing
Adaptive
Production friendly
Breakdowns & Call Sheet
Software
Final Draft
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Marathi
Intermediate
Portuguese
Elementary
Konkani
Advanced
Interests
Music
Travelling
Theatre
Reading
Writing
Timeline
2nd Assistant Director
Coin Switch (Advertisement), Mystic Lotus
2024.05 - 2024.05
2nd Assistant Director
Kotak Life (Advertiseme), Absolute Studios Pvt Ltd
2024.05 - 2024.05
2nd Assistant Director
Bisleri Limonata (Advertisement), Mothership
2024.04 - 2024.04
2nd Assistant Director
Sisters (Israeli Webseries), JungleBook Production
2024.03 - 2024.03
2nd Assistant Director
Close up Ad, Crazy Few Films
2024.02 - 2024.02
2nd Assistant Director
Tata Punch.EV (Advertisement), Homegrown
2024.01 - 2024.01
2nd Assistant Director
Vivo (Advertisement), Rabbit Hole
2023.12 - 2023.12
2nd Assistant Director
Reliance Trends (Advertisement), Fusion Films
2023.10 - 2023.10
2nd Assistant Director
Mog Asun (Konkani Feature Film), Flowing Mandovi Films
2023.05 - 2023.06
2nd Assistant Director/Costume Stylist
#Mog (Konkani Feature Film) Big Banner Entertainment
2023.03 - 2023.04
2nd Assistant Director
Sprite - Joke In A Bottle (Advertisement), Corcoise
2023.01 - 2023.01
Casting Associate
Samsung A53 No Shake Cam
2022.09 - 2022.09
2nd Assistant Director
Officer’s Choice Blue (Prodigious)
2022.04 - 2022.04
2nd Assistant Director
Budweiser Beat (Loud Mouth)
2022.02 - 2022.02
2nd Assistant Director
Hero India CSR (Onion Media)
2021.09 - 2021.09
2nd Assistant Director
Battleground Ad (Early Man Films)
2021.09 - 2021.09
Casting Associate
Liger, Dharma & Puri Connects
2021.09 - 2021.09
2nd Assistant Director
PP PETALS, WEIRDASS COMEDY PVT LTD
2021.04 - 2021.09
Executive Producer
Work On Me, TDO Music Video
2021.03 - 2021.03
Casting Associate
Parle Happy Cookies TVC (Thunder Films)
2021.02 - 2021.02
Casting Associate
Facebook TVC (Oink Films)
2021.02 - 2021.02
Casting Associate
Amul Ice Cream TVC (Another Idea)
2021.02 - 2021.02
Casting Associate
Tinder TVC
2021.02 - 2021.02
Chief Assistant Director
Chote Pack Mein Bada Dil, Doublemint TVC
2021.01 - 2021.01
Casting Associate
Gyproc Print Ad (The Infamous People)
2020.12 - 2020.12
1st Assistant Director
Ped - Short Film (Kyun Nahi?)
2020.10 - 2020.10
Chief Assistant Director
Jaana Zaroori Tha (Music Video), Velvet Vibes
2020.10 - 2020.10
2nd Assistant Director/ Casting Assistant
Naxalbari (Webseries, Zee 5)
2020.05 - 2020.09
Junior Artist Casting
Romantic, (Telugu Movie), Puri Connects
2020.05 - 2020.08
Chief Assistant Director
Nestaway TVC, The Infamous People
2019.11
Chief Assistant Director
Ad Film for Emergency Services #112
2019.10 - 2019.10
Chief Assistant Director
Ad film for the Election Commission
2019.09 - 2019.09
Casting Associate
Ismart Shankar, Puri Connects
2019.04 - 2019.04
2nd Assistant Director
Health Centre (Konkani Film)
2019.01 - 2019.02
Assistant director/language interpreter/Dialogue Assistant
Kantaar (Konkani Film) (Janet Noronha Films)
2018.07 - 2018.09
Production Assistant
Darshakudu, Telugu Movie
2017.02
Production Assistant
Serendipity Art Festival
2016.12
Production Assistant
OYO TVC Sunrise Check
2016.10 - 2016.10
2nd Assistant Director
Soul Curry (Reflection Creations) (Konkani Film)
2016.04 - 2016.05
Production Assistant
WOA International
2015.01 - 2015.02
B.Com - Business Management
S.S Dempo College of Commerce & Economics
2004.06 - 2007.04
High School Diploma -
Ideal Indian School, High School
1990.04 - 2004.03
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