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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
05.2024 - 05.2024
2nd Assistant Director
Kotak Life (Advertiseme), Absolute Studios Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - 05.2024
2nd Assistant Director
Bisleri Limonata (Advertisement), Mothership
04.2024 - 04.2024
Starring Chunky Pandey and Aditya Roy Kapoor
2nd Assistant Director
Sisters (Israeli Webseries), JungleBook Production
03.2024 - 03.2024
2nd Assistant Director
Close up Ad, Crazy Few Films
02.2024 - 02.2024
Starring Ananya Pandey and Ishaan Khatter
2nd Assistant Director
Tata Punch.EV (Advertisement), Homegrown
01.2024 - 01.2024
2nd Assistant Director
Vivo (Advertisement), Rabbit Hole
12.2023 - 12.2023
Starring Farhan Akhtar
2nd Assistant Director
Reliance Trends (Advertisement), Fusion Films
10.2023 - 10.2023
2nd Assistant Director
Mog Asun (Konkani Feature Film), Flowing Mandovi Films
05.2023 - 06.2023
Konkani feature film starring Anjali Patil, Purab Kohli and Gillian Pinto.
2nd Assistant Director/Costume Stylist
#Mog (Konkani Feature Film) Big Banner Entertainment
03.2023 - 04.2023
2nd Assistant Director
Sprite - Joke In A Bottle (Advertisement), Corcoise
01.2023 - 01.2023
Casting Associate
Samsung A53 No Shake Cam
09.2022 - 09.2022
2nd Assistant Director
Officer’s Choice Blue (Prodigious)
04.2022 - 04.2022
2nd Assistant Director
Budweiser Beat (Loud Mouth)
02.2022 - 02.2022
2nd Assistant Director
Hero India CSR (Onion Media)
09.2021 - 09.2021
2nd Assistant Director
Battleground Ad (Early Man Films)
09.2021 - 09.2021
Casting Associate
Liger, Dharma & Puri Connects
09.2021 - 09.2021
2nd Assistant Director
PP PETALS, WEIRDASS COMEDY PVT LTD
04.2021 - 09.2021
Executive Producer
Work On Me, TDO Music Video
03.2021 - 03.2021
Casting Associate
Parle Happy Cookies TVC (Thunder Films)
02.2021 - 02.2021
Casting Associate
Facebook TVC (Oink Films)
02.2021 - 02.2021
Casting Associate
Amul Ice Cream TVC (Another Idea)
02.2021 - 02.2021
Casting Associate
Tinder TVC
02.2021 - 02.2021
Chief Assistant Director
Chote Pack Mein Bada Dil, Doublemint TVC
01.2021 - 01.2021
Casting Associate
Gyproc Print Ad (The Infamous People)
12.2020 - 12.2020
1st Assistant Director
Ped - Short Film (Kyun Nahi?)
10.2020 - 10.2020
Chief Assistant Director
Jaana Zaroori Tha (Music Video), Velvet Vibes
10.2020 - 10.2020
2nd Assistant Director/ Casting Assistant
Naxalbari (Webseries, Zee 5)
05.2020 - 09.2020
Junior Artist Casting
Romantic, (Telugu Movie), Puri Connects
05.2020 - 08.2020
Chief Assistant Director
Nestaway TVC, The Infamous People
11.2019
Chief Assistant Director
Ad Film for Emergency Services #112
10.2019 - 10.2019
Chief Assistant Director
Ad film for the Election Commission
09.2019 - 09.2019
Casting Associate
Ismart Shankar, Puri Connects
04.2019 - 04.2019
2nd Assistant Director
Health Centre (Konkani Film)
01.2019 - 02.2019
Assistant director/language interpreter/Dialogue Assistant
Kantaar (Konkani Film) (Janet Noronha Films)
07.2018 - 09.2018
- For the movie starring Jackie Shroff and Esther Noronha.
Production Assistant
Darshakudu, Telugu Movie
02.2017
Production Assistant
Serendipity Art Festival
12.2016
- Worked as a production assistant with the camera crew (Space Monkey)
Production Assistant
OYO TVC Sunrise Check
10.2016 - 10.2016
2nd Assistant Director
Soul Curry (Reflection Creations) (Konkani Film)
04.2016 - 05.2016
- project featuring Jackie Shroff and Seema Biswas.
Production Assistant
WOA International
01.2015 - 02.2015
- 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 06.2004 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Ideal Indian School, High School
Qatar 04.1990 - 03.2004
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
05.2024 - 05.2024
2nd Assistant Director
Kotak Life (Advertiseme), Absolute Studios Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - 05.2024
2nd Assistant Director
Bisleri Limonata (Advertisement), Mothership
04.2024 - 04.2024
2nd Assistant Director
Sisters (Israeli Webseries), JungleBook Production
03.2024 - 03.2024
2nd Assistant Director
Close up Ad, Crazy Few Films
02.2024 - 02.2024
2nd Assistant Director
Tata Punch.EV (Advertisement), Homegrown
01.2024 - 01.2024
2nd Assistant Director
Vivo (Advertisement), Rabbit Hole
12.2023 - 12.2023
2nd Assistant Director
Reliance Trends (Advertisement), Fusion Films
10.2023 - 10.2023
2nd Assistant Director
Mog Asun (Konkani Feature Film), Flowing Mandovi Films
05.2023 - 06.2023
2nd Assistant Director/Costume Stylist
#Mog (Konkani Feature Film) Big Banner Entertainment
03.2023 - 04.2023
2nd Assistant Director
Sprite - Joke In A Bottle (Advertisement), Corcoise
01.2023 - 01.2023
Casting Associate
Samsung A53 No Shake Cam
09.2022 - 09.2022
2nd Assistant Director
Officer’s Choice Blue (Prodigious)
04.2022 - 04.2022
2nd Assistant Director
Budweiser Beat (Loud Mouth)
02.2022 - 02.2022
2nd Assistant Director
Hero India CSR (Onion Media)
09.2021 - 09.2021
2nd Assistant Director
Battleground Ad (Early Man Films)
09.2021 - 09.2021
Casting Associate
Liger, Dharma & Puri Connects
09.2021 - 09.2021
2nd Assistant Director
PP PETALS, WEIRDASS COMEDY PVT LTD
04.2021 - 09.2021
Executive Producer
Work On Me, TDO Music Video
03.2021 - 03.2021
Casting Associate
Parle Happy Cookies TVC (Thunder Films)
02.2021 - 02.2021
Casting Associate
Facebook TVC (Oink Films)
02.2021 - 02.2021
Casting Associate
Amul Ice Cream TVC (Another Idea)
02.2021 - 02.2021
Casting Associate
Tinder TVC
02.2021 - 02.2021
Chief Assistant Director
Chote Pack Mein Bada Dil, Doublemint TVC
01.2021 - 01.2021
Casting Associate
Gyproc Print Ad (The Infamous People)
12.2020 - 12.2020
1st Assistant Director
Ped - Short Film (Kyun Nahi?)
10.2020 - 10.2020
Chief Assistant Director
Jaana Zaroori Tha (Music Video), Velvet Vibes
10.2020 - 10.2020
2nd Assistant Director/ Casting Assistant
Naxalbari (Webseries, Zee 5)
05.2020 - 09.2020
Junior Artist Casting
Romantic, (Telugu Movie), Puri Connects
05.2020 - 08.2020
Chief Assistant Director
Nestaway TVC, The Infamous People
11.2019
Chief Assistant Director
Ad Film for Emergency Services #112
10.2019 - 10.2019
Chief Assistant Director
Ad film for the Election Commission
09.2019 - 09.2019
Casting Associate
Ismart Shankar, Puri Connects
04.2019 - 04.2019
2nd Assistant Director
Health Centre (Konkani Film)
01.2019 - 02.2019
Assistant director/language interpreter/Dialogue Assistant
Kantaar (Konkani Film) (Janet Noronha Films)
07.2018 - 09.2018
Production Assistant
Darshakudu, Telugu Movie
02.2017
Production Assistant
Serendipity Art Festival
12.2016
Production Assistant
OYO TVC Sunrise Check
10.2016 - 10.2016
2nd Assistant Director
Soul Curry (Reflection Creations) (Konkani Film)
04.2016 - 05.2016
Production Assistant
WOA International
01.2015 - 02.2015
B.Com - Business Management
S.S Dempo College of Commerce & Economics
06.2004 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Ideal Indian School, High School
04.1990 - 03.2004
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