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Hi, I’m Sagar Sukumar Charkel, a creative video editor and production consultant with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment and journalism industry. I specialize in pre-production, production, and post-production processes and am highly skilled in industry-standard tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Adobe Audition, and Final Cut Pro. I’ve worked with social media platforms and long-form content for notable clients such as Vice Media, Amazon Prime, and Hotstar.
Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with diverse teams and managed complex film shoots, secured licenses, and ensured smooth production workflows. I enjoy creating engaging content that resonates with audiences across various platforms and look forward to taking on new creative challenges.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent
Malayalam
Intermediate
Work Experience
Freelance Video Editor at Initia Real Estate & Listen2This1 Sports Media Production
February 29, 2024 - July 31, 2025Collaborated with realtors across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario to produce high-quality property tour videos, agent promos, and event highlights for residential and commercial properties, optimizing visuals for digital listings and social media campaigns. Managed fast turnaround times with multiple parallel projects. Produced engaging, high-energy social media content for athletes in hockey and football, editing highlight reels, behind-the-scenes features, and personal brand promos tailored for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
Video Editor at VICE Media Pvt. Ltd
September 30, 2023 - July 31, 2025Directed the mastering and quality assurance of Vice World News YouTube content, ensuring adherence to high visual and audio standards. Led short form editing for various VICE brands including Munchies, Refinery29, VICE Digital, and collaborated with brands like OPPO and Budweiser. Designed complex audio landscapes mixing voice overs, ambient sounds, and music beds for multiple social media platforms. Performed advanced color grading using DaVinci Resolve and Lumetri in Adobe Premiere, working closely with producers and directors under tight deadlines on high-profile projects.
Video Editor & Production Head at Bloody Paper Boat
October 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025Collaborated closely with the Creative Director on creating branded content for clients such as Chandon, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Park Avenue. Managed production logistics including scheduling, crew coordination, on-set problem solving, and final delivery. Edited visually rich, brand-aligned content across commercials, digital promos, and fashion/lifestyle videos. Worked directly with prominent celebrities across various projects.
Assistant Video Editor at Only Much Louder
February 28, 2019 - July 31, 2025Assisted post-production for major digital series on Prime Video and Hotstar, including syncing complex multi-camera setups for stand-up comedy and narrative content. Managed quality assurance and mastering across multiple episodes and platforms. Edited short form promotional content and episode highlights for social media, while organizing large volumes of footage and streamlining editorial workflows. Supported senior editors with asset preparation, graphics integration, and delivery scheduling.
Production Consultant at Freelance
September 30, 2017 - July 31, 2025Served as a key production consultant for high-profile ad films and feature films, managing licenses, legal permissions, and government clearances for major production houses. Worked with line producers, production managers, and location teams to ensure compliance and smooth execution. Co-produced the Marathi feature film Dr. Rakhmabai, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and crew coordination during principal photography and post-production.
Artist Manager at Sony Music Pvt. Ltd.
September 30, 2011 - July 31, 2025Managed concert bookings, onsite logistics, and commercial negotiations for musicians including Agnee and finalists from Indian Idol seasons 1-3. Coordinated client services domestically and internationally, supervised backstage and console operations during live events, and collaborated with media outlets for artist promotions and music album shoots.
Freelance Video Editor at Initia Real Estate & Listen2This1 Sports Media Production
February 29, 2024 - July 31, 2025Collaborated with realtors across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario to produce high-quality property tour videos, agent promos, and event highlights showcasing residential and commercial properties. Produced engaging social media content for athletes in hockey and football, including highlight reels and personal brand promos tailored for YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Maintained fast turnaround on multiple parallel projects while optimizing visuals for digital listings and social media campaigns.
Video Editor at VICE Media Pvt. Ltd
September 30, 2023 - July 31, 2025Directed mastering and quality assurance of Vice World News YouTube content, ensuring high visual and audio standards. Led short form editing for several VICE brands including Munchies, Refinery29, and others. Designed audio landscapes mixing voice overs, ambient sound, and music beds for multiple social platforms. Performed advanced color grading using DaVinci Resolve and Lumetri within Adobe Premiere, managing post-production processes for high-profile and time-sensitive projects in collaboration with producers and creative directors.
Video Editor & Production Head at Bloody Paper Boat
October 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025Collaborated with Creative Director on branded content projects for clients such as Chandon, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Park Avenue. Managed full production logistics from pre-production to post, including scheduling, crew coordination, and problem-solving on set. Edited high production value content across formats including commercials, digital promos, and fashion/lifestyle videos. Worked directly with prominent celebrities to ensure brand-aligned content delivery.
Assistant Video Editor at Only Much Louder
February 28, 2019 - July 31, 2025Assisted post-production on major digital series for Prime Video and Hotstar including multi-camera synchronization for comedy specials and narrative content. Handled quality assurance and mastering to maintain consistent standards across episodes and platforms. Edited short-form promotional content for social distribution and streamlined editorial workflows by managing large volumes of footage and project files. Supported senior editors in asset preparation, graphics integration, and delivery scheduling.
Production Consultant at Freelance
September 30, 2017 - July 31, 2025Acted as a key production consultant on high-profile ad films and feature film projects, ensuring smooth pre-production and production operations. Managed licenses, legal permissions, and government clearances for major production houses including Dharma Films, Offroad Films, and Bakery Films. Worked closely with production teams to ensure compliance and smooth execution under tight timelines. Co-produced the Marathi feature film Dr. Rakhmabai and oversaw budgeting, scheduling, and crew coordination during principal photography and post-production.
Artist Manager at Sony Music Pvt. Ltd.
September 30, 2011 - July 31, 2025Managed bookings and onsite logistics for live concerts and endorsements for musicians including Agnee, Abhijeet Sawant, and Rahul Vaidya. Coordinated client services for domestic and international events and supervised backstage and console operations to ensure flawless live performances. Collaborated with media for artist promotions and organized music album shoots and events.
Freelance Video Editor at Initia Real Estate & Listen2This1 Sports Media Production
February 28, 2024 - July 31, 2025Collaborated with realtors across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario to produce high-quality property tour videos, agent promos, and event highlights showcasing residential and commercial properties, optimizing visuals for digital listings and social media campaigns. Maintained fast turnaround on shoots and edits while handling multiple projects in parallel. Produced engaging and high-energy social media content for athletes in hockey and football, including Domenic Divicentiis, Juan Zabal, Andre Hodge, and Carlos Del Rio Wilson. Edited highlight reels, behind-the-scenes features, and personal brand promos tailored for YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
Video Editor at VICE Media Pvt. Ltd
September 30, 2023 - July 31, 2025Directed the mastering and quality assurance of Vice World News YouTube content, ensuring adherence to high visual and audio standards. Spearheaded short form editing for brands under the VICE umbrella including Munchies, Refinery29, VICE Digital, VICE News, and various branded content. Designed audio landscapes, mixing voice overs, ambient sound, and music beds for multiple social media platforms. Performed advanced color grading to maintain consistent aesthetics using DaVinci Resolve and Lumetri in Adobe Premiere. Collaborated closely with producers and creative directors under tight deadlines, often leading post-production on high-profile or time-sensitive pieces.
Video Editor & Production Head at Bloody Paper Boat
October 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025Collaborated closely with the Creative Director on branded content for clients such as Chandon, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Park Avenue. Managed production logistics from pre to post, including scheduling, crew coordination, on-set problem-solving, and final delivery. Edited visually rich, brand-aligned content while maintaining high production value across commercials, digital promos, and fashion/lifestyle videos. Worked directly with prominent celebrities including Vicky Kaushal, Rana Daggubati, Manish Malhotra, Masaba, Neena Gupta, Ranveer Brar, and Shilarna Vaze.
Assistant Video Editor at Only Much Louder
February 28, 2019 - July 31, 2025Assisted in post-production for major digital series including Lakhon Mein Ek and Better Life Foundation on Prime Video and Hotstar. Synchronized complex multi-camera setups for stand-up comedy specials and narrative content. Handled quality assurance and mastering, ensuring consistent visual and audio standards across episodes. Edited short-form promotional content and episode highlights for YouTube and social media. Organized and managed large volumes of footage and project files to streamline editorial workflows. Supported senior editors with asset preparation, graphics integration, and delivery timelines.
Production Consultant at Freelance
September 30, 2017 - July 31, 2025Acted as a key production consultant for high-profile ad films and feature film projects, ensuring seamless operations across pre-production and shoot phases. Managed licenses, legal permissions, and government clearances for major production houses including Dharma Films, Offroad Films, Bakery Films, and Far Commercial. Worked directly with line producers, production managers, and location teams to ensure compliance and smooth execution. Co-produced the critically acclaimed Marathi feature film Dr. Rakhmabai under Royal Maratha Films. Oversaw budgeting, scheduling, and crew coordination during principal photography and post-production.
Artist Manager at Sony Music Pvt. Ltd.
September 30, 2011 - July 31, 2025Managed bookings for live concerts, onsite logistics, and negotiations for commercials and endorsements for musicians like Agnee, Abhijeet Sawant, Rahul Vaidya, and Top 10 Indian Idol Finalists. Coordinated client services for successful domestic and international events. Supervised backstage and console operations to ensure flawless live performances. Collaborated with media outlets for artist promotions and organized events and shoots for music albums.
Education
bachelor of Arts at Mumbai University
July 20, 2000 - August 20, 2006Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services
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Work link : https://vimeo.com/user100152816?fl=pp&fe=sh
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