I am a filmmaker with a hands-on, collaborative approach and a passion for telling vivid stories through visuals and sound. Over more than five years I have written, directed, edited, and handled post-production across independent projects, commercials, and large-scale broadcast and event work. I am currently pursuing advanced study in Paris toward a Doctorate in Arts and Culture, continually expanding my craft in direction, cinematography, and creative leadership. I thrive under pressure, stay calm and organized, and enjoy turning ambitious ideas into engaging, emotionally resonant visuals.

Ketan Diwakar

I am a filmmaker with a hands-on, collaborative approach and a passion for telling vivid stories through visuals and sound. Over more than five years I have written, directed, edited, and handled post-production across independent projects, commercials, and large-scale broadcast and event work. I am currently pursuing advanced study in Paris toward a Doctorate in Arts and Culture, continually expanding my craft in direction, cinematography, and creative leadership. I thrive under pressure, stay calm and organized, and enjoy turning ambitious ideas into engaging, emotionally resonant visuals.

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I am a filmmaker with a hands-on, collaborative approach and a passion for telling vivid stories through visuals and sound. Over more than five years I have written, directed, edited, and handled post-production across independent projects, commercials, and large-scale broadcast and event work. I am currently pursuing advanced study in Paris toward a Doctorate in Arts and Culture, continually expanding my craft in direction, cinematography, and creative leadership. I thrive under pressure, stay calm and organized, and enjoy turning ambitious ideas into engaging, emotionally resonant visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Technician at Olympic Broadcasting Services
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked on the production floor, operating and assisting visual and audio equipment and handling technical tasks related to production and broadcasting for the live sports events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024.
Camera Operator at Rennview GmbH
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Live TV production for motorsport events.
Cinematographer/Editor at France Identite, Film by Desl Productions
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Excelled at lighting and composition to set the mood and enhance images to add energy and storytelling to the photos.
Visual Content Creator/Manager at Blimish
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created engaging social media content and captured mindful meetups for a virtual wellness ecosystem.
Voice Actor at Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Voiced "Arun," a new Indian millionaire from the ghettos of Mumbai, determined to shape the world rather than abide by its rules.
2nd Assistant Director at Crimson
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Assisted with directing tasks for the academic production.
Casting Assistant at Snail on a Razorblade
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Supported casting processes for academic production.
Production Design Assistant at DICE
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Assisted production design during academic projects.
Production Assistant / Location Scout at Doodhpatti
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Supported production and conducted location scouting.
Casting Director at These Violent Lights
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Managed casting for an academic production.
Production Design Assistant at Static
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Supported production design.
Production Design Assistant at Une Place pour ma vie
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Assisted production design.
Script Supervisor / Continuity Manager at The Last Shot
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Managed script supervision and continuity.
Actor / Lead Editor at One Last Night
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Acted as lead actor and lead editor for the production.
Production Designer at Persona
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Designed production set and design elements.
Boom OP / Sound Supervisor at What a Mess
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Handled boom operation and sound supervision.
Director / Lead Editor at The Original
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Directed and edited the production.
Lead Actor at Une Nuit Étoilée
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Lead acting role in the production.
Production Manager at Acid Kadhaigal
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed production for the project.
Production Technician at Olympic Broadcasting Services
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked on the production floor, operating and assisting visual and audio equipment and handling technical tasks related to production and broadcasting of live sports events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024, demonstrating resilience, organization, and quick problem-solving under pressure.
Camera Operator at Rennview GmbH
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Camera operator for live TV production covering motorsport events in 2023, gaining valuable experience in live broadcast operations and technical camera work.
Cinematographer/Editor at Des L Productions
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Worked on the film 'France Identite' with excel at lighting and composition to set the mood and enhance images, adding energy and storytelling to the photos.
Visual Content Creator/Manager at Blimish
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creating engaging social media content and capturing mindful meetups for a virtual wellness ecosystem since 2023, showcasing skills in content creation and digital marketing.
Voice Actor at Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Voiced the character 'Arun,' an Indian millionaire from the ghettos of Mumbai, contributing to a narrative-driven video game released in 2022.
Various Production Assistant Roles in Academic Productions at Academic Productions
December 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Held several roles including 2nd Assistant Director, Casting Assistant, Production Design Assistant, Casting Director, Script Supervisor, Lead Editor, Production Designer, Sound Supervisor, Director, Lead Editor, Lead Actor, and Production Manager across multiple independent film projects from 2021 to 2024, developing a broad and deep production skill set.
Production Technician at Olympic Broadcasting Services
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked on the production floor, operating and assisting visual and audio equipment and handling technical tasks related to production and broadcasting for live sports events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024.
Camera Operator at Rennview GmbH
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Live TV production for motorsport events, capturing dynamic footage for broadcast.
Cinematographer / Editor at France Identite, Des L Productions
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Excelled at lighting and composition to set the mood and enhance images to add energy and storytelling to the visuals.
Visual Content Creator / Manager at Blimish
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creating engaging social media content and capturing mindful meetups for a virtual wellness ecosystem.
Voice Actor at Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Voiced the character 'Arun,' a new Indian millionaire from the ghettos of Mumbai, determined to shape the world rather than abide by its rules.
2nd Assistant Director at Crimson
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Assisted in various production tasks as a 2nd Assistant Director in an academic production.
Casting Assistant at Snail on a Razorblade
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Assisted in casting processes for the production.
Production Design Assistant at DICE and Static and Une place pour ma vie
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Supported production design including casting direction and other related activities in multiple projects.
Production Assistant / Location Scout at Doodhpatti
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Assisted in production and scouting locations for filming.
Casting Director at These Violent Lights
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Directed casting activities for the production.
Script Supervisor / Continuity Manager at The Last Shot
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Managed script supervision and continuity during production.
Actor / Lead Editor at One Last Night
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Performed as lead actor and took responsibility for editing the project.
Production Designer at Persona
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Designed the visual concept and sets for the production.
Boom Operator / Sound Supervisor at What a Mess
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Managed sound recording and supervision for the production.
Director / Lead Editor at The Original
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Directed and led editing efforts to complete the project.
Lead Actor at Une Nuit Étoilée
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Performed as the lead actor in the production.
Production Manager at Acid Kadhaigal
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed production activities and scheduling.
Casting Assistant at Snail on a Razor Blade
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Supported casting process, talent coordination, and scheduling.
Casting Director at The Violent Lights
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Directed casting activities for the project.
Production Designer at Une place pour ma vie
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Created production visuals and design concepts.
Workshop Participant at Pillai College – Dramatic Structures of Film Making
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Participated in a workshop exploring dramatic structures in filmmaking.
Workshop Participant at Pillai College – Advertising & Marketing for Film
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Engaged in advertising design and marketing for film projects.
Casting Workshop Attendee at Noemie Kocher
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Casting workshop participation.
Directing Actors at Christopher Mack
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Directing actors workshop participation.
Aesthetics of Sound in Cinema at Val Kuklowski
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Sound design/aesthetic workshop participation.
Advanced Direction and Production at Gulla me Lubrano
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Advanced direction and production workshop participation.
Strong Choices and Subtlety at Valerio Binasco
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Workshop focusing on performance nuance and choice.
Color Grading at Quetin eh
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Color grading workshop participation.
16-35 mm at Melia va Tariel
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Workshop on 16-35mm filmmaking techniques.
Stop Motion at Da Lapparant
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Stop motion workshop participation.
Digital Specialist at MISB
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manages the school's digital presence and brand, creates visual content for social media and marketing.
Production Technician at Rennview GmbH
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Worked on rally cross France's live TV production of motorsport racing; assisted VT, visual and audio equipment and technical tasks.
Cinematographer at France Identity (Film by Des L Productions)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Excelled in lighting and composition to set mood and enhance images, adding energy and storytelling.
Voice Actor at Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Voiced Arun, a new Indian millionaire character from Mumbai; contributed to the character’s voice for a major game.
Digital Specialist / Brand & Marketing Strategist at MISB
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manage the school's digital presence and brand image. Create visual content, including photography and videos, for social media platforms to enhance engagement and awareness.
Camera Operator at Renniew GmbH
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Operated cameras and supported with visual tasks for live sports broadcast; collaborated with VT and technical teams to ensure smooth live production.
Director of Photography / Lighting and Composition at France Identity / Des L Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
DOP; provided lighting and composition to set mood and enhance imagery, contributing to storytelling and energy.
Runway Show Participant / Award Recipient at Various Colleges (Runway Shows)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Participated in multiple college runway shows; earned several runner-up and winner recognitions (Paramount-2018; Vigour-2019; SIES Spotlight-2019; Alegria-2020, etc.).
2nd Assistant Director at Crimson (Academic Productions)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Supported 2nd AD duties on student/academic productions; coordinated with cast and crew to ensure smooth production flow.
Camera Operator at Rennview GmbH
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Operated camera equipment and supported on-set filming for live motorsport coverage. Contributed to coordination with crewing and broadcast teams.
Director of Photography (DOP) at Des L Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
France Identity, Film by Des L Productions; DOP, lighting and composition to set mood and enhance images, adding energy and storytelling.
Production Design Assistant at Doodhpatti
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Assisted production design teams on location shoots, supporting art direction and set dressing.
Lead Editor / Director at The Original
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Directed and led post-production editing, shaping narrative and pacing for final cut.
Actor / Lead Editor at Une Nuit Étoilée
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Acting performance and lead editorial responsibilities on short film project.
Production Manager at Acid Kadhigal
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Production management for a project in development; coordination of crew, schedules, and creative assets.

Education

Doctorate in Media Arts and Culture at IPLME Business School
January 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Masters in Fine Arts (Major in Film Direction and Editing) at École Internationale de Création Audiovisuelle et de Réalisation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication (Major in Advertisement) at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Doctorate in Media Arts and Culture at IPLME Business School
January 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Masters in Fine Arts (Major in Film Direction and Editing) at École Internationale de Création Audiovisuelle et de Réalisation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication (Major in Advertisement) at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Doctorate in Media Arts and Culture at IPLME Business School, Paris
January 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Masters in Fine Arts (Major in Film Direction and Editing) at École Internationale de Création Audiovisuelle et de Réalisation (EICAR), Paris
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication (Major in Advertisement) at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mumbai
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia and Communication at Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Master of Fine Arts in Film Direction and Editing at Paris
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Doctorate in Arts, Culture and Media at Paris
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
DBA in Arts and Culture at MASH International School of Business
January 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025
Master of Fine Arts (Major in Film Direction and Storytelling) at École Internationale de Création Audio Visuelle et de Réalisation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication (Major in Advertising) at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
DBA in Arts and Culture at MASH International School of Business
January 1, 2025 - December 18, 2025
Master of Fine Arts (Film Direction and Storytelling) at École Internationale de Création Audio Visuelle et de Réalisation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication (Major in Advertising) at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Doctorate in Arts and Culture at MASH International School of Business
January 1, 2024 - January 19, 2026
Master of Fine Arts (Film Direction and Storytelling) at École Internationale de Création Audio Visuelle et de Réalisation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication (Advertising) at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Doctorate in Arts & Culture at MASH International School of Business
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2026
Master of Fine Arts (Major in Film Direction and Storytelling) at École Internationale de Création Audio Visuelle et de Réalisation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication (Major in Advertising) at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020

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