EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ➢ Production Management Professional with 12+ years of success leading animation, VFX, game cinematics, virtual/live productions, and hybrid content. Recognized for delivering world-class projects that balance creative ambition with operational precision, while mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and building strong client partnerships. PROFILE SNAPSHOT ➢ End-to-end production leadership across bidding, budgeting, scheduling, creative development, pipeline design, script breakdown, resourcing, and delivery. Track record managing multi-million-dollar pipelines for film & episodic content, cinematic trailers, and cross-media campaigns. ➢ Skilled in Agile and Waterfall frameworks; operational knowledge of ShotGrid, Google Suite, Jira, Notion, Trello, Excel/MS Office, and AI tools. ➢ Strong technical grounding in Unreal Engine, real-time production, 2D, and VFX/CG pipelines; familiar with Maya, Blender, Toon Boom Harmony, Mari, Nuke, Houdini, ZBrush, DaVinci, Cinesync, Adobe Suite, and other DCC software(s) and File transfer platforms, along with working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. ➢ Trusted liaison between creative, technical, and client stakeholders, ensuring clarity across scope, timelines, and deliverables. ➢ Experienced in performance management, productivity stats (bids vs time log), mentoring 10–12 direct reports, and fostering collaborative teams. ➢ Experienced in stage/live event management: coordinating tech setups, props, show reports, and liaising with venue partners. ➢ Strategic business contributor: supporting studio growth with pitch decks, financial models, and development documentation. ➢ Enthusiastic about emerging technologies, AI-driven workflows, and new frontiers in media production. ➢ Conducted post-mortems for the projects and recommended advancements for the continuous improvement of project, studio, pipeline, and talent execution practices. GLOBAL EXPOSURE ➢ Delivered high-profile projects for Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, HBO MAX, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, Paramount, Nickelodeon, Epic Games, and DreamWorks. ➢ Collaborated with studios across the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, France, and India. ➢ Produced an award-winning Unreal Engine short film in partnership with Epic Games. ➢ Served as Overseas CG Producer, supervising large crews and coordinating with multiple studio locations.

Saran Kumar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ➢ Production Management Professional with 12+ years of success leading animation, VFX, game cinematics, virtual/live productions, and hybrid content. Recognized for delivering world-class projects that balance creative ambition with operational precision, while mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and building strong client partnerships. PROFILE SNAPSHOT ➢ End-to-end production leadership across bidding, budgeting, scheduling, creative development, pipeline design, script breakdown, resourcing, and delivery. Track record managing multi-million-dollar pipelines for film & episodic content, cinematic trailers, and cross-media campaigns. ➢ Skilled in Agile and Waterfall frameworks; operational knowledge of ShotGrid, Google Suite, Jira, Notion, Trello, Excel/MS Office, and AI tools. ➢ Strong technical grounding in Unreal Engine, real-time production, 2D, and VFX/CG pipelines; familiar with Maya, Blender, Toon Boom Harmony, Mari, Nuke, Houdini, ZBrush, DaVinci, Cinesync, Adobe Suite, and other DCC software(s) and File transfer platforms, along with working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. ➢ Trusted liaison between creative, technical, and client stakeholders, ensuring clarity across scope, timelines, and deliverables. ➢ Experienced in performance management, productivity stats (bids vs time log), mentoring 10–12 direct reports, and fostering collaborative teams. ➢ Experienced in stage/live event management: coordinating tech setups, props, show reports, and liaising with venue partners. ➢ Strategic business contributor: supporting studio growth with pitch decks, financial models, and development documentation. ➢ Enthusiastic about emerging technologies, AI-driven workflows, and new frontiers in media production. ➢ Conducted post-mortems for the projects and recommended advancements for the continuous improvement of project, studio, pipeline, and talent execution practices. GLOBAL EXPOSURE ➢ Delivered high-profile projects for Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, HBO MAX, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, Paramount, Nickelodeon, Epic Games, and DreamWorks. ➢ Collaborated with studios across the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, France, and India. ➢ Produced an award-winning Unreal Engine short film in partnership with Epic Games. ➢ Served as Overseas CG Producer, supervising large crews and coordinating with multiple studio locations.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
➢ Production Management Professional with 12+ years of success leading animation, VFX, game cinematics, virtual/live productions, and hybrid content. Recognized for delivering world-class projects that balance creative ambition with operational precision, while mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and building strong client partnerships.

PROFILE SNAPSHOT
➢ End-to-end production leadership across bidding, budgeting, scheduling, creative development, pipeline design, script breakdown, resourcing, and delivery.
Track record managing multi-million-dollar pipelines for film & episodic content, cinematic trailers, and cross-media campaigns.
➢ Skilled in Agile and Waterfall frameworks; operational knowledge of ShotGrid, Google Suite, Jira, Notion, Trello, Excel/MS Office, and AI tools.
➢ Strong technical grounding in Unreal Engine, real-time production, 2D, and VFX/CG pipelines; familiar with Maya, Blender, Toon Boom Harmony, Mari, Nuke, Houdini, ZBrush, DaVinci, Cinesync, Adobe Suite, and other DCC software(s) and File transfer platforms, along with working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.
➢ Trusted liaison between creative, technical, and client stakeholders, ensuring clarity across scope, timelines, and deliverables.
➢ Experienced in performance management, productivity stats (bids vs time log), mentoring 10–12 direct reports, and fostering collaborative teams.
➢ Experienced in stage/live event management: coordinating tech setups, props, show reports, and liaising with venue partners.
➢ Strategic business contributor: supporting studio growth with pitch decks, financial models, and development documentation.
➢ Enthusiastic about emerging technologies, AI-driven workflows, and new frontiers in media production.
➢ Conducted post-mortems for the projects and recommended advancements for the continuous improvement of project, studio, pipeline, and talent execution practices.

GLOBAL EXPOSURE
➢ Delivered high-profile projects for Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, HBO MAX, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, Paramount, Nickelodeon, Epic Games, and DreamWorks.
➢ Collaborated with studios across the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, France, and India.
➢ Produced an award-winning Unreal Engine short film in partnership with Epic Games.
➢ Served as Overseas CG Producer, supervising large crews and coordinating with multiple studio locations.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Tamil
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Supervising / Senior Producer at Freelance – Product Management Consultant
July 1, 2025 - Present
End-to-end production leadership across animation, VFX, live events, and cinematics; led global teams; advised on creative strategies; managed multi-million-dollar pipelines; optimized workflows using ShotGrid, Jira, and Notion; active in real-time and AI-assisted production; available for product management, event, and dev lifecycle consulting.
Head Of Production / Senior Producer / Line Producer at Giant Animation, Ireland
December 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Collaborated with senior management on new business opportunities, prepared project schedules and budgets, oversaw fiscal management and tax incentive reports, liaised with clients and producing partners, managed show schedules, solved production challenges, built and augmented a robust pipeline with Pipeline/IT/CG teams, and contributed to studio culture, learning & development, and mentorship.
VFX Production Manager at Mr. X/MPC, India
March 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Managed VFX production pipelines and large cross-studio crews; coordinated with clients; ensured on-time delivery and quality; improved workflows and efficiency.
Senior Producer & Producer at Infinite Frameworks Pte Ltd, Singapore & Indonesia
March 1, 2019 - September 18, 2025
Led regional production efforts across Singapore and Indonesia; managed budgets, schedules, and cross-border teams; delivered multi-platform projects.
Line Producer at One Animation, Singapore
February 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Oversaw line production for key projects; managed schedules and resources; liaised with production and creative leads to ensure timely delivery.
Production Coordinator & Assistant at Technicolor Creative Studios, India
November 1, 2016 - September 18, 2025
Supported production coordination and administrative tasks; contributed to pipeline improvements and cross-team communication.
Production Assistant at Xentrix Studios, India
February 1, 2015 - September 18, 2025
Assisted production operations; supported shot tracking and scheduling; prepared assets for production.
Effects Artist & Compositor at Animagic Special Effects, India
May 1, 2013 - September 18, 2025
Created visual effects and compositing work; collaborated with CG teams to deliver shots.
Freelance Product Management Consultant / Supervising / Senior Producer at Freelance / Self-Employed
July 1, 2025 - Present
End-to-end production leadership for animation, VFX, live events and cinematics; led multi-million-dollar pipelines; advised on creative strategy; managed global teams; leveraged ShotGrid, Jira, and Notion; exploring AI-assisted production.
Head Of Production | Senior Producer | Line Producer at Giant Animation, Ireland
December 31, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Led new business opportunities, oversaw budgets and schedules, prepared monthly cost reports, maintained client relationships, and guided resource planning and show scheduling; mentored department heads; contributed to studio culture and growth.
VFX Production Manager at Mr. X/MPC
March 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Managed VFX productions, budgeting, scheduling, and pipeline coordination for film/advertising; supervised large teams across studios.
Senior Producer & Producer at Infinite Frameworks Pte Ltd
March 1, 2019 - September 18, 2025
Led multi-project pipelines for animation and VFX across Singapore & Indonesia; optimized workflows and client coordination.
Line Producer at One Animation, Singapore
February 28, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Piloted production planning for animation projects; managed schedules and budgets; collaborated cross-functionally with studios.
Production Coordinator & Assistant at Technicolor Creative Studios, India
November 1, 2016 - September 18, 2025
Coordinated production logistics, scheduling and budgeting support; supported production teams across multiple projects.
Production Assistant at Xentrix Studios, India
February 28, 2015 - September 18, 2025
Provided production support for tasks including scheduling, asset management, and team coordination.
Effects Artist & Compositor at Animagic Special Effects, India
May 31, 2013 - September 18, 2025
Contributed to VFX on projects as an effects artist and compositor, supporting production teams.

Education

Diploma in Design and Media at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Diploma in Design and Media at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Certificate: Build Your Generative AI Productivity Skills with Microsoft and LinkedIn
January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Atlassian Agile Project Management Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Build Your Generative AI Productivity Skills with Microsoft and LinkedIn Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Atlassian Agile Project Management Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other