I am a multifaceted creative professional with a rich background in scriptwriting, acting, and producing. Recently shortlisted for the Alpine Fellowship Theatre Prize for my script idea titled Daisy and Jack, I have also had the honor of having my script Nefertiti selected by the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, inspired by Nefertiti (Black Power). My acting experience includes the play Indigo Giant produced by the Komola Collective, and participating in Mass Declamations by The Common Lot. I have a solid foundation in media and communication, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Symbiosis Centre, and currently pursuing an MA in Creative Writing (Scriptwriting) from the University of East Anglia. My professional journey includes roles such as producer for the short film JalPari, 2nd Assistant Director for Shree Films, Direction Intern at Good Morning Films, and Associate Producer roles at Vitamin Stree and Stone Soup Productions, contributing across diverse projects ranging from short films to YouTube video content.

Riya Thorat

I am a multifaceted creative professional with a rich background in scriptwriting, acting, and producing. Recently shortlisted for the Alpine Fellowship Theatre Prize for my script idea titled Daisy and Jack, I have also had the honor of having my script Nefertiti selected by the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, inspired by Nefertiti (Black Power). My acting experience includes the play Indigo Giant produced by the Komola Collective, and participating in Mass Declamations by The Common Lot. I have a solid foundation in media and communication, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Symbiosis Centre, and currently pursuing an MA in Creative Writing (Scriptwriting) from the University of East Anglia. My professional journey includes roles such as producer for the short film JalPari, 2nd Assistant Director for Shree Films, Direction Intern at Good Morning Films, and Associate Producer roles at Vitamin Stree and Stone Soup Productions, contributing across diverse projects ranging from short films to YouTube video content.

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I am a multifaceted creative professional with a rich background in scriptwriting, acting, and producing. Recently shortlisted for the Alpine Fellowship Theatre Prize for my script idea titled Daisy and Jack, I have also had the honor of having my script Nefertiti selected by the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, inspired by Nefertiti (Black Power). My acting experience includes the play Indigo Giant produced by the Komola Collective, and participating in Mass Declamations by The Common Lot.

I have a solid foundation in media and communication, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Symbiosis Centre, and currently pursuing an MA in Creative Writing (Scriptwriting) from the University of East Anglia. My professional journey includes roles such as producer for the short film JalPari, 2nd Assistant Director for Shree Films, Direction Intern at Good Morning Films, and Associate Producer roles at Vitamin Stree and Stone Soup Productions, contributing across diverse projects ranging from short films to YouTube video content.

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Language

Hindi
Fluent
English
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer at JalPari
November 1, 2021 - Present
Produced a short film "JalPari" set in two time periods, collaborating with Big Three Media to deliver the project.
2nd Assistant Director at Shree Films
September 1, 2021 - Present
Worked as the 2nd AD for "Epiroc Hard Hat," a short film created for social media purposes.
Direction Intern at Good Morning Films
March 1, 2021 - August 16, 2025
Assisted in direction of multiple advertisement films for brands like Dove, Perk, Liril, Kia, and a music video for SaReGaMa. Also served as assistant producer for various social media video formats.
Production Intern at Vitamin Stree
March 1, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Assisted in producing YouTube product demonstration videos for Cadyce.
Assistant Director at Stone Soup Productions
May 31, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Served as assistant director on production projects in May 2022.
Associate Producer at Vitamin Stree
February 1, 2023 - August 16, 2025
Freelance associate producer producing the format "Scratching the Surface."
Scriptwriter at Agent On Tube
March 1, 2023 - August 16, 2025
Wrote and researched YouTube scripts for real estate agent channels, catering mostly to American and Canadian clients.
Access and Security Officer at UEA Library
November 1, 2024 - Present
Producer at JalPari
November 1, 2021 - Present
Produced a short film, JalPari, set in two time periods in collaboration with Big Three Media.
2nd Assistant Director at Shree Films
September 1, 2021 - Present
Worked as the 2nd Assistant Director on Epiroc Hard Hat, a film made for social media.
Direction Intern at Good Morning Films
March 31, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Worked as a Direction intern on several ad films such as Dove, Perk, Liril, Kia and a music video for SaReGaMa. Assisted in video formats for social media channels.
Production Intern at Vitamin Stree
March 31, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Assisted in making YouTube product demonstration videos for Cadyce.
Assistant Director at Stone Soup Productions
May 1, 2022 - Present
Worked as Assistant Director.
Associate Producer at Vitamin Stree
February 28, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Freelance Associate Producer for Vitamin Stree and for their 'Scratching the Surface' format.
Scriptwriter at Agent On Tube
March 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Writing and researching YouTube scripts for real estate agent channels, mostly for American or Canadian clients.
Access and Security Officer at UEA Library
November 1, 2024 - Present
Working as access and security officer.

Education

BA in Mass Communication (AV) at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
MA Creative Writing Scriptwriting at University of East Anglia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
BA in Mass Communication (AV) at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
MA Creative Writing Scriptwriting at University of East Anglia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Other, Professional Services