I am a Producer and Casting Director with over a decade of experience shaping stories and talent across ad films, digital campaigns, vertical drama series, short films, and feature productions in India and the UK. I bring a rare blend of creative intuition and operational precision to help projects move from vision to screen, balancing storytelling with production realities and delivering under tight timelines. I pride myself on end-to-end production planning, casting strategy, and collaborative on-set leadership, ensuring creative continuity and efficient delivery for diverse platforms and formats.

Swati Agarwal

I am a Producer and Casting Director with over a decade of experience shaping stories and talent across ad films, digital campaigns, vertical drama series, short films, and feature productions in India and the UK. I bring a rare blend of creative intuition and operational precision to help projects move from vision to screen, balancing storytelling with production realities and delivering under tight timelines. I pride myself on end-to-end production planning, casting strategy, and collaborative on-set leadership, ensuring creative continuity and efficient delivery for diverse platforms and formats.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Producer / Casting Director (UK Based) at Scripted Digital Content, Vertical Dramas, Short Films & Feature Films (UK Based)
December 20, 2024 - Present
Produced and supported delivery of scripted vertical drama series, short films, and narrative digital content for UK-based platforms. Managed end-to-end production planning including budgeting and cost management, optimizing spend across casting, talent logistics, and shoot planning. Led creative development including script development & breakdowns, character development, casting strategy and talent curation. Served as Creative Producer on set and as a Second Assistant Director on select shoots to ensure smooth shoot flow, talent coordination and schedule adherence. Coordinated talent logistics, call sheets, rehearsals, and on-set communication between cast and crew. Worked across pre-production, production and post-production, contributing to delivery timelines and creative continuity. Collaborated with cinematographers, production designers and editors to maintain creative vision and tonal continuity. Delivered projects under tight timelines and fast-turnaround schedules, particular
Casting Director at India Based Casting
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2024
Talent acquisition for TV commercials, digital ads, print advertisements and web content. Comprehensive casting management from concept to final selection ensuring alignment with project vision. Industry research & networking to enhance talent pools. Stakeholder liaison among directors, writers, producers & actors. Script mastery to understand character nuances. Budget optimization and contract negotiation. Project management for multiple casting projects with strict attention to detail. New talent development and conflict resolution to keep productions on track.
Associate - Recruitment at JPMorgan Chase
December 1, 2011 - March 1, 2015
Led leadership and lateral hiring for Consumer & Community Banking. Managed campus hiring strategy across top analytics institutions in India. Conducted market intelligence and candidate experience initiatives. Managed stakeholder reporting and cost management through channel strategy.

Education

Master's in Producing in Film and Television at Royal Holloway, University of London
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Diploma in Human Resource Management at Welingkar Institute of Management
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Bachelor of Management Studies at Mumbai University
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services