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Hi, I’m Mihika Goyal, a film production professional with a global education and hands-on experience across the Middle East’s top production houses. I’ve collaborated on iconic commercials and campaigns, handling casting, wardrobe fittings, transportation, and on-set coordination, while also contributing to decks, release forms, and project management.
Driven by a passion to tell powerful, thought-provoking stories, I’m eager to learn from experienced Directors and production crews, and I aim to empower myself to craft narratives that can inspire change.
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Language
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Work Experience
Freelance – Production and AD at Self-Employed / Freelance with Déjà Vu Productions, Trés Content, Boomtown Productions, Verge Vision
October 1, 2021 - PresentUndertook multiple projects (details attached) with prominent production houses in the Middle East. Responsibilities included casting, wardrobe fittings, transportation, and preparation of decks and release forms. On two large-budget projects, served as On-set 3rd Assistant Director and Production Coordinator for UAE National Day and Yas Island campaigns, coordinating cast and liaising with the 1st Assistant Director. Also acted as Project Manager for the Bissel project.
Social Media Executive at Mitra – Indian Fusion Bistro, Dubai
February 1, 2021 - PresentManaged social media marketing and content creation (still and video shoots) for Instagram, Facebook and Google; developed marketing strategies for in-house promotions and third-party aggregators; conducted ambience and dishes photography; managed the website updates.
Production Assistant at Nomad Productions FZ LLC
July 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025Supported production team on government and blue-chip client projects (e.g., ENEC, Etihad Airways, ADNOC); contributed to a Discovery International documentary on COVID warriors, including hospital wards shoots and interviews.
Marketing Intern at Home Centre – A Landmark Group
January 31, 2021 - September 26, 2025Plan and execute photo and video shoots for End of Season Sale, Christmas/New Year promotions and Ramadan 2021; assist with set design and coordinate with outsourced production.
Intern at The Junction (A Performing Arts Theatre), Dubai
September 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025Assistant Director, Photographer and Videographer for the play 'Last Of The Red Hot Lovers'; assisted rehearsals, shot teasers/trailers and created social media content; entrusted with creative control of props, costumes, music and actor coordination.
Intern at K Kompany
August 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025Worked with TV Production team; pre-production planning; assisted on shoots as Assistant Cinematographer and Assistant Director; produced and shot content on one project.
Intern at Sports One Retail LLC
August 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025Applied Photoshop and Photography to design advertising booklets; collaborated with multiple departments to coordinate shoots.
Intern at K Kompany
August 31, 2016 - September 26, 2025Engaged with Radio Sound Department; learned about soundtracks, tempo, pitch and sound design; assisted with editing and events.
Intern at Liwa Advertising LLC
July 21, 2015 - September 26, 2025Prepared audio/video logs for Lipton campaigns; participated in Lipton Awards review.
Assistant Director / Production Coordinator (Freelance) at Déjà Vu Productions; Tres Content; Boomtown Productions; Verge Vision
October 1, 2021 - PresentFreelance – Production and AD across multiple projects. Responsibilities included casting, wardrobe fittings, transportation, and deck preparation; handling release forms. On two big-budget UAE projects (Etisalat National Day Commercial and Aldar Yas Island Commercial) served as On-set 3rd Assistant Director and Production Coordinator due to efficiency, proactiveness and strong people skills.
Social Media Executive at Mitra – Indian Fusion Bistro, Dubai
February 1, 2021 - PresentManaged social media marketing, created stills and video content for Instagram, Facebook and Google; developed marketing strategies for in-house promotions and third-party aggregators; conducted ambience and dishes photo shoots; maintained and updated website with latest information.
Production Assistant at Nomad Productions FZ LLC
July 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025Supported production team on projects for ENEC, Etihad Airways, ADNOC, etc. Notably contributed to a Discovery International documentary on Covid warriors in the UAE, including on-set shoots in hospital environments and interviews with doctors, nurses, patients and families.
Marketing Intern at Home Centre – A Landmark Group company
January 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025Plan and execute photo and video shoots for End of Season Sales, Christmas/New Year promotions and Ramadan 2021; coordinate product selection, shoot schedules, on-site set support, and liaison with outsourced production partners.
Assistant Director, Photographer and Videographer at The Junction
September 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025Assisted Rashmi Kotriwala on the play Last Of The Red Hot Lovers; assisted rehearsals, storyboarded and shot teasers/trailers; created social media content; earned additional responsibilities for props, costumes and on-actor coaching due to reliability and leadership.
Intern at K Kompany, Dubai
August 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025TV Production team support: booking clients, pre-production planning, location scouting, permissions, rate negotiations; assisted on shoots as Assistant Cinematographer and Assistant Director; on one shoot served as Producer and Director of Photography.
Intern at Sports One Retail LLC
August 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025Applied Photoshop and Photography to design an advertising promotional booklet; collaborated across departments and developed organizational and problem-solving skills.
Intern at K Kompany, Dubai
August 1, 2016 - September 26, 20256-week exposure to TV sound department; learned about soundtracks, tempo, pitch and sound design; assisted with editing, events coordination; produced as Producer and DP for at least one shoot.
Intern at Liwa Advertising LLC
July 21, 2015 - September 26, 2025Reviewed and prepared an audio-visual log sheet for an advertising campaign (Lipton Awards); gained early exposure to campaign analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Assistant Producer at Déjà Vu Productions
October 1, 2021 - PresentDCT Brand Campaign Production; undertook multiple projects with prominent Middle East production houses. Responsibilities included casting, wardrobe fittings, transportation, preparation of decks and release forms. Served as On-set 3rd Assistant Director and Production Coordinator for UAE National Day and Yas Island campaigns with A-list talent; led overall project execution for the Bissell campaign.
Assistant Producer at Verge Vision
October 1, 2021 - PresentAldar Square Commercial; supported production team, coordinated with cast and crew, managed logistics and timelines.
Production Assistant at Nomad Productions FZ LLC
July 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025Assisted production teams for government and blue-chip clients (ENEC, Etihad Airways, ADNOC); supported documentary shoots including COVID Ward coverage for Discovery International.
Marketing Intern at Home Centre – A Landmark Group
January 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025Planned and executed photo/video shoots for End of Season, Christmas/New Year promotion and Ramadan 2021 campaigns; collated products for catalogues and digital marketing; coordinated shoot scheduling with outsourced teams.
Assistant Director / Photographer / Videographer at The Junction
September 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025Theatre production Last Of The Red Hot Lovers; assisted director, created teasers/trailers, shot social content; entrusted with creative control over props, costumes and actor direction.
Intern at K Kompany
August 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025TV Production team; client bookings, pre-production planning; location scouting; assisted as Assistant Cinematographer and Assistant Director; some roles as Producer and DP.
Intern at Sports One Retail LLC
August 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025Applied Photoshop and photography to design promotional booklets; collaborated across departments; developed problem-solving and organizational skills.
Intern at K Kompany
August 1, 2016 - September 26, 2025Experience in Radio Sound Department; learned sound design principles; assisted with editing and events; contributed as Producer and DP on select shoots.
Intern at Liwa Advertising LLC
July 21, 2015 - September 26, 2025Reviewed and prepared audio/video log sheets for Lipton campaign and Lipton Awards.
Assistant Producer at Déjà Vu Productions
October 1, 2021 - PresentFreelance production and AD work across UAE projects; responsible for casting, wardrobe fittings, transportation; prepared decks and release forms; on two big-budget projects served as On-set 3rd Assistant Director and Production Coordinator; overall project management on a Bissell project.
Assistant Producer at Verge Vision
October 1, 2021 - PresentAssisted on Aldar Square commercial; coordination with cast/crew, managed schedules, and ensured timely delivery.
Production Manager at Tres Content
October 1, 2021 - PresentProduced and oversaw production logistics for high-budget campaigns; managed timelines, client coordination, and on-set operations.
Production Coordinator at Boomtown Productions
October 1, 2021 - PresentProduction coordination for Crate & Barrel campaign; scheduling, locations, logistics, and on-set support.
Production Assistant at Nomad Productions FZ LLC
July 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025Supported production teams on government and blue-chip projects; contributed to Discovery Channel Covid Warriors documentary including hospital ward shoots and interviews.
Marketing Intern at Home Centre – A Landmark Group
January 31, 2021 - September 26, 2025Managed photo/video shoots for End of Season promotions; coordinated merchandise and shoots; assisted with on-set schedules and set design; liaised with outsourced production teams.
Assistant Director / Photographer / Videographer at The Junction
September 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025Worked on the play Last Of The Red Hot Lovers; assisted rehearsals, shot teasers/trailers, created social media content; supervised props, costumes, and music during rehearsals and shows.
Intern - TV Production / Producer & DP at K Kompany, Dubai
August 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025Assisted TV production teams; location scouting, shoot scheduling, permissions; Producer & Director of Photography on one shoot.
Intern - Advertising / Photographer at Liwa Advertising LLC
July 31, 2015 - September 26, 2025Designed advertising materials; reviewed and logged campaigns; supported photography and production tasks.
Freelance – Production and AD at Déjà Vu Productions; Trés Content; Boomtown Productions; Verge Vision
October 1, 2021 - PresentUndertook multiple projects with prominent Middle East production houses. Responsibilities included casting, wardrobe fittings, transportation, and preparation of decks and release forms. Also performed On-set 3rd Assistant Director and Production Coordinator duties on two large-scale UAE campaigns due to efficiency and strong coordination with the 1st AD.
Social Media Executive at Mitra – Indian Fusion Bistro
February 1, 2021 - PresentManaged social media marketing, created stills and video content for posts, and developed in-house and third-party promotion strategies; conducted ambiences and dish photo shoots; maintained and updated the website.
Production Assistant at Nomad Productions FZ LLC
July 31, 2021 - September 26, 2025Supported production teams on government and blue-chip projects (ENEC, Etihad Airways, ADNOC); contributed to documentary shoots including a Discovery International Covid warriors project filmed in the UAE.
Marketing Intern at Home Centre – A Landmark Group
January 31, 2021 - September 26, 2025Planned and executed photo and video shoots for End of Season, Christmas, and Ramadan campaigns; coordinated product selection and shoot logistics; assisted with set design and liaised with outsourced production teams.
Assistant Director, Photographer and Videographer at The Junction
September 30, 2019 - September 26, 2025Assisted Rashmi Kotriwala on the stage play 'Last Of The Red Hot Lovers'; rehearsals support, storyboarded and shot teasers/trailers, and created social media content; entrusted with creative control over props, costumes, and on-stage actor direction.
Intern at K Kompany, Dubai
August 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025Worked with the TV Production team; assisted with pre-production tasks (location scouting, permissions, scheduling) and production shoots as Assistant Cinematographer and Assistant Director; led a project as Producer and DP on one shoot.
Intern at Sports One Retail LLC
August 31, 2017 - September 26, 2025Applied Photoshop and photography skills to design an advertising promotional booklet; collaborated across departments to support marketing initiatives.
Intern at K Kompany
August 15, 2016 - September 26, 2025Gained exposure to radio sound, assisting in sound department activities, editing, event management, filming and photography; supported multiple shoots including a Producer/DP handling.
Intern at Liwa Advertising LLC
July 21, 2015 - September 26, 2025Reviewed and prepared an audio-video log sheet for Lipton advertising campaigns and supported campaign production tasks.
Education
Sound Design & Production at George Brown College, CAPG
January 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025BA(Hons) Film Production at University of Portsmouth, UK
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Intl Foundation, Social Studies at Lancaster University, UK
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017IB Diploma Programme at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016GCSE/IGCSE at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014PG Sound Design & Production at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023BA(Hons) Film Production at University of Portsmouth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020Intl Foundation Social Studies at Lancaster University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017IB Diploma Programme at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016GCSE/IGCSE at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Postgraduate at George Brown College, CA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023BA(Hons) Film Production at University of Portsmouth, UK
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Intl Foundation at Lancaster University, UK
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017IB Diploma at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016GCSE/IGCSE at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Postgraduate Diploma at George Brown College, Canada
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023BA(Hons) Film Production at University of Portsmouth, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020Int'l Foundation at Lancaster University, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017IB Diploma at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016GCSE/IGCSC at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Postgraduate Diploma in Sound Design & Production at George Brown College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023BA(Hons) Film Production at University of Portsmouth
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020International Foundation at Lancaster University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017IB Diploma at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016GCSE/IGCSE at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Qualifications
Grade 3 Popular Vocals, Rock School (UK)
January 1, 2013 - September 26, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Government, Travel & Hospitality
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