I am a Senior Producer and PMP-certified production leader with 15+ years of experience delivering animation, VFX, and digital video projects for global platforms and studios, including Netflix and Disney. My work spans from fast-turnaround, small‑team productions to large, multi-site programs, always focusing on clear communication, creative excellence, and on-time delivery. I bring a strong blend of hands-on production leadership, client-facing ownership, and entrepreneurial experience, having cofounded and scaled a boutique digital video production company. I am comfortable operating at both ends of the spectrum—leading small, agile crews of 7-10 on fast-turnaround deliveries, and managing large, multi-site teams of 180+ contributors on complex, multi-year productions.

Chaitali Jhonsa

I am a Senior Producer and PMP-certified production leader with 15+ years of experience delivering animation, VFX, and digital video projects for global platforms and studios, including Netflix and Disney. My work spans from fast-turnaround, small‑team productions to large, multi-site programs, always focusing on clear communication, creative excellence, and on-time delivery. I bring a strong blend of hands-on production leadership, client-facing ownership, and entrepreneurial experience, having cofounded and scaled a boutique digital video production company. I am comfortable operating at both ends of the spectrum—leading small, agile crews of 7-10 on fast-turnaround deliveries, and managing large, multi-site teams of 180+ contributors on complex, multi-year productions.

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I am a Senior Producer and PMP-certified production leader with 15+ years of experience delivering animation, VFX, and digital video projects for global platforms and studios, including Netflix and Disney. My work spans from fast-turnaround, small‑team productions to large, multi-site programs, always focusing on clear communication, creative excellence, and on-time delivery.

I bring a strong blend of hands-on production leadership, client-facing ownership, and entrepreneurial experience, having cofounded and scaled a boutique digital video production company. I am comfortable operating at both ends of the spectrum—leading small, agile crews of 7-10 on fast-turnaround deliveries, and managing large, multi-site teams of 180+ contributors on complex, multi-year productions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Producer at Eight y Eight Pictures
March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Produced 4 concurrent client projects (animation, VFX; feature and episodic formats) with budgets ranging from $100K–$200K, coordinating 20–60 contributors across Canada and India. Served as primary client contact, managing communications, expectations, schedules, and deliverables from kickoff through final delivery. Led scope definition, budgeting, and multiple rounds of change‑order negotiations, balancing creative exploration with financial control. Implemented and scaled ShotGrid across studios, training ~30 production staff and building standardized templates, custom pages, and scheduling systems aligned to studio pipelines. Improved production efficiency by ~20% through workflow standardization, clearer reporting, and streamlined communication. Supported sales growth by preparing bids for multi‑million-dollar feature projects.
Senior Producer at Jellyfish Pictures
September 1, 2021 - March 31, 2024
Produced The Twits, a $30M+ animated feature for Netflix, navigating a mid‑production shift from episodic to feature while maintaining deadlines and creative quality. Led 25+ director reports and 180+ contributors, coordinating with creative and technical leads to optimize workflows, asset management, and data flow across the UK, Spain, and Canada. Managed multiple change‑order negotiations, while safeguarding budget and timelines. Delivered direct client communications and presentations to Netflix LA, maintaining continuity through leadership changes and ensuring high‑level client confidence. Owned executive and client reporting, milestones, and risk assessments; recognized with an Outstanding Achievement Award (2022) for leadership during complex production phases.
Line Producer / Production Manager at Tangent Animation
April 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021
Delivered direct client communications and presentations to Netflix LA, maintaining continuity despite leadership changes on both client and internal sides. Owned executive and client reporting, providing clear updates on project progress, milestones, and risks. Negotiated scope and multiple rounds of change orders, including complexity reduction strategies to protect budget and timeline. Led team expansion, hiring, scheduling, and resource allocation; coordinated weekly with other producers to manage rosters, minimize downtime, and optimize billing efficiency. Implemented ShotGrid templates and reporting standards to improve visibility and cross‑department coordination.
Sr. Assistant Production Manager / Assistant Production Manager at Onbox Entertainment
September 1, 2016 - March 31, 2019
Managed multi‑department scheduling, performance tracking, and risk reporting across multi‑episode animation projects (including The Nut Job franchise). Developed vendor and partner relationships to ensure milestone delivery. Led quota management and pipeline coordination, keeping projects on schedule and within scope. Maintained transparent client communications, aligning on scope, timelines, and quality.
Co-Founder & Creative Producer at Karma Pictures
December 1, 2013 - September 30, 2016
Co‑founded and operated a boutique production company delivering 200+ digital video projects for clients including Lakme, Ponds, Dove, Nykaa, Godrej, Mobogenie, and more. Built and led small, agile teams (7+ core staff plus freelancers), balancing creative ambition with operational discipline. Directed vendor coordination and negotiations to ensure timely delivery within budgets ($10K–$15K per project). Designed and implemented operational systems to streamline workflows and maintain transparent client communications, driving growth and repeat business.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Information Technology) at University of Mumbai, India
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP) at Project Management Institute (PMI)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services