Hi, I’m Karthik Ganesh Prasad. I am a cross-continental film producer and filmmaker with experience spanning the U.S. and India, leading end-to-end productions from pre-production through post. I excel at translating creative concepts into cohesive visuals, managing budgets, schedules, crew, and cross-department teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on tight timelines. As a co-founder of a full-scale production company, I bring a global perspective, collaborative leadership, and a deep understanding of both cinematic and operational workflows. I thrive on coordinating creative vision with technical teams to produce compelling storytelling for brands, filmmakers, and media clients.

Karthik Ganesh Prasad

Hi, I’m Karthik Ganesh Prasad. I am a cross-continental film producer and filmmaker with experience spanning the U.S. and India, leading end-to-end productions from pre-production through post. I excel at translating creative concepts into cohesive visuals, managing budgets, schedules, crew, and cross-department teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on tight timelines. As a co-founder of a full-scale production company, I bring a global perspective, collaborative leadership, and a deep understanding of both cinematic and operational workflows. I thrive on coordinating creative vision with technical teams to produce compelling storytelling for brands, filmmakers, and media clients.

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Hi, I’m Karthik Ganesh Prasad. I am a cross-continental film producer and filmmaker with experience spanning the U.S. and India, leading end-to-end productions from pre-production through post. I excel at translating creative concepts into cohesive visuals, managing budgets, schedules, crew, and cross-department teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on tight timelines.

As a co-founder of a full-scale production company, I bring a global perspective, collaborative leadership, and a deep understanding of both cinematic and operational workflows. I thrive on coordinating creative vision with technical teams to produce compelling storytelling for brands, filmmakers, and media clients.

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Work Experience

Executive Producer / Co-Founder at Nomads Production
June 1, 2024 - Present
Co-founded a full-scale film production company in Los Angeles; leads end-to-end operations from budgeting and scheduling to on-set execution; partners with directors and DPs to translate narrative scripts into production plans; responsible for delivering high-quality visuals within tight timelines and independent film budgets.
Head of Operations & Producer at Orange and Teal (Startup Media Company)
December 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Oversee end-to-end operations for a startup media company; produced 40+ commercials and branded films for luxury clients including Rare Rabbit, Embassy, and MAP Museum; managed cross-departmental communication between creative, design, and post teams; improved delivery timelines and client communications to maintain creative integrity while ensuring operational efficiency and timely project completion.
Creative Production Assistant at Pixel Pictures Pvt. Ltd.
October 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Supported large-scale reality TV productions (ISmart Jodi, Gaana Bajaana S3); coordinated multi-camera studio operations; assisted senior producers with scripting, scheduling, and research; contributed to smooth delivery of 15 national television episodes; collaborated with directors, technical crews, and talent teams to streamline production flow and uphold broadcast-quality standards under tight turnaround schedule.
Short Film Director & Executive Producer at Projects Unmasked
October 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Directed and produced a high-concept sci-fi short film exploring guilt, redemption, and emotional rebirth; led from concept development, scripting, and storyboarding through financing, production, and post; managed a 30+ person crew during a three-day shoot; oversaw on-set safety, pacing, and post-production including editing, color, sound design, and visual effects; established a strong cinematic language and a cohesive on-screen experience.
Head of Operations & Producer at Orange and Teal (Startup Media Company)
November 2, 2022 - December 2, 2023
Oversee end-to-end production operations, budgets, scheduling, crew management, and cross-department collaboration; ensure cohesive production pipelines and timely delivery of high-quality visuals for cross-continental projects.
AI Video Production Assistant at Very Living Thing
August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Developed AI-driven pre-visualization materials for an independent feature documentary, generating cinematic previs sequences, character concepts, location mockups, and animated transitions; designed pitch decks and visual references for fundraising and festival positioning; prepared on-set visuals for pre-visualization.
Short Film Writer, Director & Executive Producer at Unmasked
April 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Led concept development, writing, directing, and executive producing a high-concept sci-fi drama; managed creative path from concept through delivery, including budgeting, casting, and post-production oversight.

Education

Master of Arts in Film and Media Production at New York Film Academy
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) at Jain-Centre for Management Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Specialization Degree in Applied Marketing at Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Master of Arts in Film and Media Production at New York Film Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) at Jain Center for Management Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Specialization Degree in Applied Marketing at Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Film and Media Production
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Specialization Degree in Applied Marketing
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Master of Arts in Film and Media Production
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing)
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Specialization Degree in Applied Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services