Hi, I'm Bhavna Gupta, an award-winning producer who specializes in advertising and branded content. I lead global, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact campaigns, from concept through post-production. Over the years I've built strong relationships with clients, agencies and brands, and I've delivered large-scale productions including TVCs, films and digital content, while balancing creative vision with budget and timelines. I thrive on turning ideas into effective storytelling and mentoring teams to bring out their best work.

Bhavna Gupta

Hi, I'm Bhavna Gupta, an award-winning producer who specializes in advertising and branded content. I lead global, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact campaigns, from concept through post-production. Over the years I've built strong relationships with clients, agencies and brands, and I've delivered large-scale productions including TVCs, films and digital content, while balancing creative vision with budget and timelines. I thrive on turning ideas into effective storytelling and mentoring teams to bring out their best work.

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Hi, I’m Bhavna Gupta, an award-winning producer who specializes in advertising and branded content. I lead global, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact campaigns, from concept through post-production.

Over the years I’ve built strong relationships with clients, agencies and brands, and I’ve delivered large-scale productions including TVCs, films and digital content, while balancing creative vision with budget and timelines. I thrive on turning ideas into effective storytelling and mentoring teams to bring out their best work.

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Language

Hindi
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Producer / Producer at Matchbox Shots
January 1, 2025 - Present
End-to-end project execution for brand campaigns and digital content. Built and mentored cross-functional teams across development, pre-production, production and post-production. Negotiated timelines and budgets with clients and procurement teams; secured top-tier crew and talent; orchestrated shoots across multiple locations; ensured on-time delivery with high-quality creative output. Maintained strong relationships with agencies, vendors and celebrities; developed on-brand creative solutions that maximize ROI. Drove pre-visualization, casting, location scouting, shot lists and post-production workflows; oversaw approvals and final delivery.
Senior Producer - Hindi (Native) at Prodigious India, Publicis Group
January 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Led multi-platform video production for brand campaigns, overseeing concepts through final cut. Managed budgets and schedules; collaborated with international teams; produced content for Vimeo, YouTube, LinkedIn and IMDb. Built and led production teams across India and abroad, ensuring quality and timely delivery while maintaining strong client and agency relationships.
Production Manager at Apple & Mango Pictures Limited
December 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Production Manager on the Hindi feature film House Full 4. Coordinated on-location shoots in London; supervised crews; tracked schedules and budgets; ensured smooth day-to-day operations and on-time delivery.
Freelance Producer at Various (Good Morning Films, Equinox, Asylum, UBik, LMP, Bakery, Absolute Films, BBC, etc.)
December 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Led end-to-end productions across pre-production, production and post-production for multiple London-based Hindi feature projects. Pitched concepts, planned shoots, negotiated rates, and built vendor networks. Contributed to the London schedule for House Full 4 and collaborated with international crews and Indian production teams to ensure quality and budget adherence.
Executive Producer at Matchbox Shots
January 1, 2025 - Present
End-to-end project execution with precision and efficiency. Built and led teams across development, pre-production, filming, and post-production; developed and produced 50+ multi-faceted content projects for brands including Mondelez, Abbott, Amazon, Airtel, L’Oréal, Skoda, and SBI Bank. Negotiated with procurement and directors to optimize crew costs while preserving creative vision. Established strong relationships with agencies, clients, crew, and vendors, sustaining high-performance teams across international shoots.
Senior Producer at Prodigious India, Publicis Groupe
December 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Led end-to-end production for TVCs and brand content; balanced creative and technical requirements within budgets; built and maintained relationships with agencies, clients, and international crews; oversaw multi-project pipelines across global campaigns, delivering high-quality outputs on time and profitably.
Production Manager at Apple & Mango Pictures Limited
December 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Production Manager for House Full 4 Hindi feature film; supervised a unit of ~100 members; collaborated with producers to execute key production decisions; ensured a smooth shoot schedule across London locations, coordinating with HODs including Executive Producer, Local Producer, DP, Production Designer, Line Producer, Chief AD, and Location Manager; controlled budgets to deliver on plan and finished ahead of schedule.
Freelance Producer / AP / LPS at Good Morning Films / Equinox / Asylum / Ubik / LMP / Bakery / Absolute Films / BBC
December 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Supervision of overall production for the London schedule of a Hindi feature; collaborated with producers on key decisions; ensured smooth shoots across London; coordinated with HODs, budget planning, and crew management; built relationships with international and local crews and vendors; delivered timely payments and efficient post-production handoffs.
Producer's Assistant at Applaud Films
January 1, 2014 - October 16, 2025
Assisted on Kaala KaLa (starring Saif Ali Khan) directed by Akshat Verma; managed and executed legal contracts for celebrities and crew; coordinated with key HODs during planning; supported pre-production planning and budgeting.
Senior Producer at Prodigious India, Publicis Groupe
January 1, 2021 - Present
Promoted to Senior Producer in January 2021 for sustained leadership, delivery excellence and creative/financial management across TVCs, digital and stills campaigns.
Production Manager at Apple & Mango Pictures Limited
August 1, 2013 - October 30, 2014
Managed pre-production, production and post-production for key projects; oversaw planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with directors, crew, vendors and locations; produced the 'Housefull 4' London schedule and other high-profile productions.
Producer / Line Producer at Apple & Mango Pictures Limited
August 1, 2013 - October 30, 2014
Freelance Producer / Associate Producer / Line Producer for several high-profile productions; coordinated shoots, budgets and logistics across international locations.
Producer’s Assistant at Applaud Films
May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2018
Supported production teams on Hindi feature films and TVCs; coordinated talent, scripts and shoot logistics; contributed to creative and production workflows.

Education

Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication at Sikkim Manipal University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Two Years Degree Course in Classical Music at Nikhil BharaT Sangeet Samiti, Kolkata
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Three Month Training Program in Radio Jockeying at International School of Broadcasting, Meerut
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication at Sikkim Manipal University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Two Years Degree Course in Classical Music at Nikhil Bharat Sangeet Samiti, Kolkata
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Three Months Training Program on Radio Jockey at International School of Broadcasting, Meerut
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication at Sikkim Manipal University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Master of Business Administration: Human Resource at Sikkim Manipal University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Radio Jockeying Training Program at International School of Broadcasting, Meerut
January 1, 2007 - April 1, 2007

Qualifications

Three Month Training Program in Radio Jockeying
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Two Years Degree Course in Classical Music
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services