I am a seasoned Film & Web Series Production Manager with over 10 years of experience managing high-profile productions across India and the UK. I specialize in budgeting, vendor management, location scouting, crew coordination, and crisis management. Throughout my career, I have successfully led over 15 films and 4 major web series, collaborating with renowned production houses such as Netflix, Viacom 18, ALT Balaji, and ZEE5. My expertise lies in optimizing costs, delivering projects on time, and ensuring seamless on-set operations. I am passionate about contributing to high-quality productions through efficient execution and creative vision, and I am currently open to bringing my skills to the New Zealand film and entertainment industry.

Nikhil Upadhyay

I am a seasoned Film & Web Series Production Manager with over 10 years of experience managing high-profile productions across India and the UK. I specialize in budgeting, vendor management, location scouting, crew coordination, and crisis management. Throughout my career, I have successfully led over 15 films and 4 major web series, collaborating with renowned production houses such as Netflix, Viacom 18, ALT Balaji, and ZEE5. My expertise lies in optimizing costs, delivering projects on time, and ensuring seamless on-set operations. I am passionate about contributing to high-quality productions through efficient execution and creative vision, and I am currently open to bringing my skills to the New Zealand film and entertainment industry.

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I am a seasoned Film & Web Series Production Manager with over 10 years of experience managing high-profile productions across India and the UK. I specialize in budgeting, vendor management, location scouting, crew coordination, and crisis management. Throughout my career, I have successfully led over 15 films and 4 major web series, collaborating with renowned production houses such as Netflix, Viacom 18, ALT Balaji, and ZEE5.

My expertise lies in optimizing costs, delivering projects on time, and ensuring seamless on-set operations. I am passionate about contributing to high-quality productions through efficient execution and creative vision, and I am currently open to bringing my skills to the New Zealand film and entertainment industry.

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Work Experience

Line Producer / Production Manager at Various Productions including Netflix, Viacom 18, ALT Balaji, ZEE5, Cine 1 Studio
January 1, 2013 - Present
Led teams of over 200 crew members to ensure seamless coordination across departments in high-profile film and web series productions. Collaborated with directors and creative teams to execute their vision while negotiating contracts with vendors, suppliers, and crew to optimize project costs. Supervised location scouting and permissions primarily across India and the UK. Managed shooting schedules and logistics to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget. Assisted in PR and promotional activities and coordinated with OTT platforms and management for budgeting, project delivery, and reporting. Successfully delivered major films such as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Kabir Singh, and line-produced Netflix and ZEE5 original web series with high production value.

Education

Bachelors in Mass Media - Advertising Major at Mumbai University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality