Vivek Shivakumar
Writer-Filmmaker
Chennai
Summary
Deadline-oriented Screenwriter with 5 years of experience. Dedicated to writing original and visceral stories with optimum research. Adept at collaborating with directors and producers to meet creative and artistic goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Screenwriter
Oru Oorile Oru Film House
Chennai
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and wrote original stories and screenplays for feature-length film and episodic series based on project expectations.
- Researched topics and ideas for screenplays by venturing on-ground, conversing with experts and also reading online.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
Independent Filmmaker
Self-Employed
Chennai
01.2018 - Current
- Wrote, filmed, produced and directed short narrative films with constrained budgets of less than 10K.
- Screened the short films in Indian and International film festivals and won accolades.
- Wrote feature films and episodic series for production companies like Offscreen Studios and other renowned/aspiring filmmakers of Tamil Cinema.
- Worked along with the Administration of NIT Trichy on government projects, apart from promotional projects for the other clubs and cultural fests of NIT Trichy.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Flexiple
Chennai
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development and succession.
- Studied talent assessment data to determine best fit for positions across businesses by developing a buyer's persona and reaching out to the talent accordingly.
- Created content for the sales blogs to educate buyers at different stages of the buying process about our services
Film Critic
Film Companion
Chennai
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Formed critical opinions based on personal knowledge, judgment and experience.
- Worked on pitching and authoring well-researched, narrative thought-pieces, articles and scripts on Indian and world films.
- Worked on interviewing film artists and celebrities for film promotions and campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Metallurgical Engineering
National Institute of Technology - Trichy
Trichy 07.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
Film language
Novel adaptation
Editing
Pitching
Research
Journalism
Film directing
Screenwriting expertise
Strong graphic and visual sense
Staging shots
Directing experience
MS Office
Timeline
Screenwriter
Oru Oorile Oru Film House
01.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
Flexiple
05.2021 - 03.2022
Film Critic
Film Companion
12.2018 - 06.2020
Independent Filmmaker
Self-Employed
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Technology - Metallurgical Engineering
National Institute of Technology - Trichy
07.2017 - 06.2021