Vivek Shivakumar
Chennai
Summary
Deadline-oriented yet artistically-inclined Writer-Filmmaker with 5 years of experience. Adept at making visceral films with an unique style and well-researched writing. Skilled at collaborating with producers and technicians to meet creative and artistic goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
Avni Productions
Chennai
05.2024 - Current
- Working as the Associate Director for a debut directorial feature by handling casting and artists, apart from writing, scheduling, and budgeting.
Independent Filmmaker
Self-Employed
Chennai
01.2018 - Current
- Wrote, produced and directed short narrative films with constrained budgets including ISAIGIRA POZHUDHU starring Harish Kumar 'Hachu' and Sana Udhayakumar.
- Wrote feature films and episodic series for production companies like Offscreen Studios and other renowned/aspiring filmmakers of Tamil Cinema.
- Screened the short films in Indian and International film festivals and won accolades.
Writer/Assistant Director
Gautham Menon Team
Chennai
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Worked as an Assistant Director in DHRUVA NATCHATHIRAM and JOSHUA for post-production.
- Developed content for Ondraga Entertainment YouTube channel by writing, casting, scheduling, producing, directing and editing various shows.
- Wrote original stories and screenplays for feature-length film and episodic series based on project expectations
- Researched by venturing on-ground, conversing with experts apart from online sourcing.
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
- 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
Trichy06.2021
Skills
- Content Writing
- Copy Writing
- Content Editing
- Screen Writing
- Novel adaptation
- Pitch Deck
- Film Direction
- Film Production
- Scheduling & Budgeting
- Cold Calling
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Sales & Marketing
- MS Office
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Associate Director
Avni Productions
05.2024 - Current
Writer/Assistant Director
Gautham Menon Team
01.2022 - 04.2024
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
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