I am a passionate filmmaker and creative director with a strong background in film making and media governance. My work focuses on creating visually resonant environments and emotionally impactful narratives, especially for underrepresented stories in Black cinema. With experience spanning directing, writing, production design, and creative leadership, I strive to bring innovative and cohesive projects to life across various film and media platforms. Having studied at premier institutions such as New York Film Academy and Jamia Millia Islamia, I have honed my skills in storytelling, production design, and visual aesthetics. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams, managing productions, and pushing creative boundaries to contribute meaningfully to cinema and digital campaigns.

Poorva Choudhary

I am a passionate filmmaker and creative director with a strong background in film making and media governance. My work focuses on creating visually resonant environments and emotionally impactful narratives, especially for underrepresented stories in Black cinema. With experience spanning directing, writing, production design, and creative leadership, I strive to bring innovative and cohesive projects to life across various film and media platforms. Having studied at premier institutions such as New York Film Academy and Jamia Millia Islamia, I have honed my skills in storytelling, production design, and visual aesthetics. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams, managing productions, and pushing creative boundaries to contribute meaningfully to cinema and digital campaigns.

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I am a passionate filmmaker and creative director with a strong background in film making and media governance. My work focuses on creating visually resonant environments and emotionally impactful narratives, especially for underrepresented stories in Black cinema. With experience spanning directing, writing, production design, and creative leadership, I strive to bring innovative and cohesive projects to life across various film and media platforms.

Having studied at premier institutions such as New York Film Academy and Jamia Millia Islamia, I have honed my skills in storytelling, production design, and visual aesthetics. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams, managing productions, and pushing creative boundaries to contribute meaningfully to cinema and digital campaigns.

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Work Experience

Art Director| Production Head at Black Vines Network
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2024
Designed and executed visually resonant environments tailored for underrepresented narratives in Black cinema. Managed creative teams of set dressers and stylists to bring abstract concepts into tangible, cohesive sets.
Production Head at The Cinema Junkies
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Led art direction and set design for multiple short films and digital campaigns; managed visual continuity across 6+ projects. Developed and pitched original production design concepts that directly contributed to projects being selected at major festivals (WFCF, MEIFF).
Creative Director at Shaded Feathers
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Directed art department for over 10 films; created custom props and sets aligned with each project’s emotional arc. Specialized in vintage/period aesthetics and sustainable sourcing strategies.
Creative Director at Dream Traders
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Assisted in the direction and design of experiential marketing activations, including large-scale events and branded spaces.
Production Director at Behave Filmy
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Designed large-scale branded event spaces and pop-up environments for immersive brand storytelling. Partnered with clients to integrate marketing objectives with set design aesthetics.
Post Production at Discovery
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Researched and co-wrote docu-series scripts on Kashmir; contributed to visual treatment decks for pitch presentations.
Post Production| Scriptwriter at AIM Production
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Coordinated a documentary series on Kashmir as a scriptwriter with AIM production house.
Art Director| Production Head at BLACK VINES NETWORK
January 1, 2025 - April 27, 2024
Designed and executed visually resonant environments tailored for underrepresented narratives in Black cinema. Managed creative teams of set dressers and stylists to bring abstract concepts into tangible, cohesive sets.
Production Head at THE CINEMA JUNKIES
January 1, 2024 - April 27, 2024
Led art direction and set design for multiple short films and digital campaigns; managed visual continuity across 6+ projects. Developed and pitched original production design concepts that directly contributed to projects being selected at major festivals (WFCF, MEIFF).
Creative Director at SHADED FEATHERS
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Directed art department for over 10 films; created custom props and sets aligned with each project’s emotional arc. Specialized in vintage/period aesthetics and sustainable sourcing strategies.
Creative Director at DREAM TRADERS
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Assisted in the direction and design of experiential marketing activations, including large-scale events and branded spaces.
Production Director at BEHAVE FILMY
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Designed large-scale branded event spaces and pop-up environments for immersive brand storytelling. Partnered with clients to integrate marketing objectives with set design aesthetics.
Post Production at DISCOVERY
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Researched and co-wrote docu-series scripts on Kashmir; contributed to visual treatment decks for pitch presentations.
Post Production at AIM PRODUCTION
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Coordinated a documentary series on Kashmir as a scriptwriter with AIM production house.
Art Director| Production Head at BLACK VINES NETWORK
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and executed visually resonant environments tailored for underrepresented narratives in Black cinema. Managed creative teams of set dressers and stylists to bring abstract concepts into tangible, cohesive sets.
Production Head at THE CINEMA JUNKIES
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led art direction and set design for multiple short films and digital campaigns; managed visual continuity across 6+ projects. Developed and pitched original production design concepts that directly contributed to projects being selected at major festivals (WFCF, MEIFF).
Creative Director at SHADED FEATHERS
December 31, 2021 - July 12, 2025
Directed art department for over 10 films; created custom props and sets aligned with each project’s emotional arc. Specialized in vintage/period aesthetics and sustainable sourcing strategies.
Creative Director at DREAM TRADERS
December 31, 2020 - July 12, 2025
Assisted in the direction and design of experiential marketing activations, including large-scale events and branded spaces.
Post Production at DISCOVERY
December 31, 2019 - July 12, 2025
Researched and co-wrote docu-series scripts on Kashmir; contributed to visual treatment decks for pitch presentations.
Post Production| Scriptwriter at AIM PRODUCTION
December 31, 2020 - July 12, 2025
Coordinated a documentary series on Kashmir as a scriptwriter with AIM production house.
Art Director| Production Head at BLACK VINES NETWORK
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and executed visually resonant environments tailored for underrepresented narratives in Black cinema. Managed creative teams of set dressers and stylists to bring abstract concepts into tangible, cohesive sets.
Production Head at THE CINEMA JUNKIES
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led art direction and set design for multiple short films and digital campaigns; managed visual continuity across 6+ projects. Developed and pitched original production design concepts that directly contributed to projects being selected at major festivals (WFCF, MEIFF).
Creative Director at SHADED FEATHERS
December 31, 2021 - July 12, 2025
Directed art department for over 10 films; created custom props and sets aligned with each project’s emotional arc. Specialized in vintage/period aesthetics and sustainable sourcing strategies.
Creative Director at DREAM TRADERS
December 31, 2020 - July 12, 2025
Assisted in the direction and design of experiential marketing activations, including large-scale events and branded spaces.
Post Production at DISCOVERY
December 31, 2019 - July 12, 2025
Researched and co-wrote docu-series scripts on Kashmir; contributed to visual treatment decks for pitch presentations.
Post Production at AIM PRODUCTION
December 31, 2020 - July 12, 2025
Coordinated a documentary series on Kashmir as a scriptwriter with AIM production house.
Art Director| Production Head at Black Vines Network
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and executed visually resonant environments tailored for underrepresented narratives in Black cinema. Managed creative teams of set dressers and stylists to bring abstract concepts into tangible, cohesive sets.
Production Head at The Cinema Junkies
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led art direction and set design for multiple short films and digital campaigns; managed visual continuity across 6+ projects. Developed and pitched original production design concepts that directly contributed to projects being selected at major festivals (WFCF, MEIFF).
Creative Director at Shaded Feathers
December 31, 2021 - July 12, 2025
Directed art department for over 10 films; created custom props and sets aligned with each project’s emotional arc. Specialized in vintage/period aesthetics and sustainable sourcing strategies.
Creative Director at Dream Traders
December 31, 2020 - July 12, 2025
Assisted in the direction and design of experiential marketing activations, including large-scale events and branded spaces.
Post Production at Discovery
December 31, 2019 - July 12, 2025
Researched and co-wrote docu-series scripts on Kashmir; contributed to visual treatment decks for pitch presentations.
Post Production at AIM Production
December 31, 2020 - July 12, 2025
Coordinated a documentary series on Kashmir as a scriptwriter with AIM production house.
Art Director | Production Head at BLACK VINES NETWORK
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and executed visually resonant environments tailored for underrepresented narratives in Black cinema. Managed creative teams of set dressers and stylists to materialize abstract concepts into tangible, cohesive sets.
Production Head at THE CINEMA JUNKIES
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led art direction and set design for multiple short films and digital campaigns. Managed visual continuity across over six projects. Developed and pitched original production design concepts contributing to projects selected at major festivals (WFCF, MEIFF).
Creative Director at SHADED FEATHERS
January 1, 2021 - August 8, 2025
Directed art department for over 10 films; created custom props and sets aligned with each project's emotional arc. Specialized in vintage/period aesthetics and sustainable sourcing strategies.
Creative Director at DREAM TRADERS
January 1, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Assisted in direction and design of experiential marketing activations including large-scale events and branded spaces.
Post Production at DISCOVERY
January 1, 2019 - August 8, 2025
Researched and co-wrote docu-series scripts on Kashmir; contributed to visual treatment decks for pitch presentations.
Post Production at AIM PRODUCTION
January 1, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Coordinated a documentary series on Kashmir as a scriptwriter with AIM production house.

Education

MFA at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
MA at Jamia Milia Islamia
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
BA at Delhi College of arts and Commerce, Delhi University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
MFA at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
MA at Jamia Milia Islamia
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
BA at Delhi College of arts and Commerce, Delhi University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
MFA at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
MA at Jamia Milia Islamia
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
BA at Delhi College of arts and Commerce, Delhi University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
MFA at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
MA at Jamia Milia Islamia
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Diploma at Treveni Kala Sangham
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
BA at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
MFA at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
MA at Jamia Milia Islamia
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
BA at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
MFA - Film Making at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
MA - Media Governance at Jamia Millia Islamia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Diploma - Photography at Treveni Kala Sangham
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA - Journalism at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

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Media & Entertainment, Education