I am a video editor, producer and project manager with over 20 years of experience across pre-production, production and post-production. I’ve led teams on live telecasts, documentaries and learning platforms, building pipelines that deliver high-quality content on time and within budget. I’ve worked across India and the UAE, coordinating with studios, broadcasters and clients to turn creative briefs into compelling visuals.…

Mithun Chakravarthy

I am a video editor, producer and project manager with over 20 years of experience across pre-production, production and post-production. I’ve led teams on live telecasts, documentaries and learning platforms, building pipelines that deliver high-quality content on time and within budget. I’ve worked across India and the UAE, coordinating with studios, broadcasters and clients to turn creative briefs into compelling visuals.…

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I am a video editor, producer and project manager with over 20 years of experience across pre-production, production and post-production. I’ve led teams on live telecasts, documentaries and learning platforms, building pipelines that deliver high-quality content on time and within budget. I’ve worked across India and the UAE, coordinating with studios, broadcasters and clients to turn creative briefs into compelling visuals.

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English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor | Video Producer at Turn ON Communications Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2018 - Present
Editor and video producer delivering end-to-end production support for multiple projects; responsibilities included pre-production planning, on-site direction, and post-production editing.
Editor | Video Producer at Turn ON Communications Pvt Ltd, Kochi
January 1, 2018 - Present
Editor and video producer for communications company; responsibilities include editorial and production tasks.
Editor | Video Producer at Turn ON Communications Pvt Ltd Kochi
January 1, 2018 - Present
Oversee editing and video production workflows for clients; responsible for assembling raw footage, color/grading, sound, and final outputs.
Line Producer | Freelancer at Dock Communications Pvt Ltd Kochi / Various Projects
March 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Freelance line producer and producer on documentary and corporate projects; managed budgets, schedules, crews, locations and client coordination. Involved in Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniya (Epic channel) and other learn-by-doing projects.
Producer at Dock Communications Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Produced corporate films, live streaming, 2D animation, and 360-degree videos; coordinated with multiple teams and vendors to deliver projects on schedule.
Line Producer / Producer / Production Manager at Freelancer
March 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Line producing for a range of documentary and entertainment projects; engagement with Dock Communications Pvt Ltd Kochi, Mile Studios Dubai, Epic Channel show Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniya, and other assignments; managed budgets, schedules and cross-border teams.
Line Producer | Producer | Production Manager at Freelancer (Dock Communications Pvt Ltd Kochi; Mile Studios Dubai; Rangrez Films Mumbai; TVF Play; Cineria Films Mumbai; Saira Films Mumbai; Turn On Communications Pvt Ltd Kochi)
March 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Line producing and production management for multiple projects including Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniya (Epic channel) and other televised productions; supervised live streaming, 2D animation and 360° videos.
Line Producer, Producer, Production Manager at Freelancer
March 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Managed budgets, schedules, and on-site production for diverse projects across India and UAE; coordinated teams, vendors, and assets for multi-format content including live events and 2D animation assets.
Production Manager at Mile Studios Dubai
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Oversaw production planning, scheduling, and resource coordination for Mile Studios Dubai; managed shoots and cross-functional teams.
Line Producer / Producer / Production Manager (Freelancer) at Dock Communications Pvt Ltd; Mile Studios Dubai; Rangrez Films Mumbai; TVF Play; Cineria Films Mumbai; Saira Films Mumbai; Turn On Communications Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Freelance line producing and production management across multiple projects including Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniya, The Royal Palate, corporate films, live streaming and 360° video work.
Project Head – Events and Entertainment at Global Village
October 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Led events and entertainment programming for India Pavilion at Global Village, coordinating teams, vendors and on-site production for live and recorded segments.
Project Head – Events and Entertainment at India Pavilion, Global Village
October 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Led India Pavilion events and entertainment program; handled project planning, vendor liaison, on-site production and cross-functional coordination.
Creative Head – Imagine Movies at Imagine Movies
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2015
Freelance creative lead; directed and produced content for various clients across India and UAE.
Creative Head – Imagine Movies. Producer | Line Producer | Associate Director at Imagine Movies
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2015
Freelance creative leadership, producing and line producing multiple projects in India and UAE.
Creative Head – Imagine Movies. Producer | Line Producer | Associate Director - Freelancer at Imagine Movies
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2015
Directed and produced multiple projects across UAE and India; responsibilities included creative direction, line producing, and associate direction for TV and film segments.
Executive Producer - Freelancer at Big Synergy
January 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Executive Producer on a freelance basis; managed show production and coordination for multiple projects.
Executive Producer - Freelancer at Big Synergy, Chennai
January 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Executive producer duties for projects; oversaw concept development, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery for multiple shows.
Producer | Line Producer - Freelancer at Freelance / Regional Productions (Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka)
November 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011
Produced and lined projects across multiple regions; managed production teams, schedules and budgets; coordinated with studios and broadcasters for regional content.
Producer | Line Producer at Freelancer
November 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011
Producer/Line Producer for multiple projects; coordinated production activities and vendor relationships.
Producer | Line Producer - Freelancer at Multiple
November 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011
Produced and line-produced various TV and documentary projects across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka; included research documentaries and corporate films.
Producer | Line Producer - Freelancer
November 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011
Freelance producer and line producer across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Producer | Line Producer - Freelancer at Rangrez Films Mumbai; TVF; Saira Films Mumbai
November 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011
Handled production management, line producing and coordination for Epic Channel and other projects across Mumbai.
Production Manager / Line Producer / Associate Director at GTV FZ LLC (Dubai Media City, UAE)
September 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010
Managed multi-project line production for a German media house in Dubai; oversaw shoots, post-production coordination and cross-border workflow.
Production Manager / Line Producer / Associate Director at GTV FZ LLC, Dubai
September 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010
Managed production operations for a German-backed media house in Dubai; responsibilities included scheduling, location coordination and cross-team collaboration.
Production Manager / Line Producer / Associate Director at GTV FZ LLC, Dubai Media City, UAE
September 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010
Production management and line producing for various projects.
Production Manager / Line Producer / Associate Director at GTV FZ LLC
September 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010
Managed production operations for a German media production house in Dubai; line production, scheduling, on-site supervision and director coordination.
Creative Director - Freelancer at GTV FZ LLC, Dubai
March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Freelance creative leadership across television projects; concept development, shot planning and production supervision.
Creative Director - Freelancer at Think Bulb (Dubai Media City, UAE)
March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Creative direction and production work for television projects; freelance.
Creative Director - Freelancer at Think Bulb, Dubai Media City, UAE
March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Creative direction for television production.
Creative Director - Freelancer at Think Bulb
March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Creative direction for television productions; concept development, project planning and client liaison.
Producer – Director - Freelancer at Zee Arabia (Youth Channel) / Dubai Media City, UAE
September 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Produced and directed youth-oriented shows and segments; managed production timelines and client delivery.
Producer – Director - Freelancer at Think Bulb
September 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Freelance producer-director for television and promo content; led end-to-end production delivery.
Producer – Director - Freelancer at Zee Arabia (Youth Channel), Dubai Media City, UAE
September 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Directed/produced youth-focused programs and promos.
Producer –Director - Freelancer at Zee Arabia, Dubai Media City, UAE
September 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Producer-director for youth channel content.
Producer –Director - Freelancer at Zee Arabia
September 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Produced and directed for a Youth Channel; supervised shoots, post, and on-air deliverables.
Assistant Manager – Sales and Installation at Earth Television Network (GTV FZ LLC), Dubai Media City, UAE
November 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Oversaw sales and installation of television broadcast equipment; liaised with clients and technical teams.
Program Producer / Program Director at Earth Television Network (GTV FZ LLC)
November 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Produced and directed TV programs for the network; oversaw production cycles and team coordination.
Assistant Manager – Sales and Installation at Zee Arabia
November 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Sales and installation support for broadcast equipment; dealt with client relations and technical setup.
Assistant Manager – Sales and Installation at Earth Television Network (now GTV FZ LLC), Dubai Media City, UAE
November 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Sales and installation support for Earth TV network.
Assistant Manager – Sales and Installation at Earth Television Network (GTV FZ LLC)
November 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Sales and installation support for Earth TV Cam and related equipment; client liaison and service delivery.
Assistant Producer at Southern Spice Music
November 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Assistant Producer for all VJ-based shows; supported production planning and execution.
Program Producer / Program Director at Earth Television Network (the present GTV FZ LLC)
November 1, 2003 - December 1, 2005
Producer and director for television programs; responsible for program planning and on-site production.
Program Producer / Program Director at Southern Spice Music (All VJ based shows)
November 1, 2003 - December 1, 2005
Produced and directed VJ-based shows for Southern Spice Music.
Program Producer / Program Director at Southern Spice Music
November 1, 2003 - December 1, 2005
Produced and directed all VJ-based shows; managed program schedules and production resources.
Assistant Director / Graphic Designer & Production Coordinator - Freelancer at Imak News and Entertainments
March 1, 2002 - November 1, 2003
Freelance assistant director, graphic design, and production coordination for various projects.
Assistant Producer at Southern Spice Music
March 1, 2002 - November 1, 2003
Assistant producer for VJ-based shows; supported production and coordination.
Assistant Producer at Imak News and Entertainments (Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India)
March 1, 2002 - November 1, 2003
Assisted production operations for TV and entertainment content.
Assistant Producer at Imak News and Entertainments
March 1, 2002 - November 1, 2003
Assisted production teams with scheduling, logistics and editing tasks.
Assistant Director / Graphic Designer & Production Coordinator - Freelancer at Matter Most Urgent / Impresario Event Management and Marketing Pvt. Ltd / Pursuit Solutions
August 1, 2000 - February 1, 2002
Provided assistant direction, graphic design and production coordination across multiple clients; helped deliver promotional and event content.
4th Assistant Director - Internship at Foot Candle Films Pvt. Ltd
August 1, 2000 - February 1, 2002
Internship as 4th assistant director; gained foundational experience in film production.
Assistant Director / Graphic Designer & Production Coordinator at Imak News and Entertainments
August 1, 2000 - February 1, 2002
Freelance assistant director and production coordinator; contributed to graphics and coordination tasks.
Assistant Director / Graphic Designer & Production Coordinator - Freelancer at Matter Most Urgent; Impresario Event Management and Marketing Pvt. Ltd; Pursuit Solutions
August 1, 2000 - February 1, 2002
Provided assistant direction, graphic design and production coordination across multiple clients.
4th Assistant Director - Internship at Matter Most Urgent / Impresario Event Management / Pursuit Solutions
June 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
4th assistant director internship across multiple production houses in Chennai and Kerala; gained foundational hands-on experience.
4th Assistant Director - Internship at Foot Candle Films Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
June 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Internship focusing on assistant directing in ad film production.
4th Assistant Director - Internship at Foot Candle Films Pvt. Ltd
June 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Internship; learned foundational production workflows and assisting duties.

Education

B.Sc Visual Communication specialised in Television Production at Loyola College Chennai, Madras University, Tamil Nadu, India
June 1, 1997 - May 1, 2000
B.Sc Visual Communication at Loyola College Chennai, Madras University, Tamil Nadu, India
June 1, 1997 - May 1, 2000
B.Sc Visual Communication at Loyola College Chennai, Madras University
June 1, 1997 - May 1, 2000
B.Sc Visual Communication at Loyola College Chennai, Madras University, Tamil Nadu, India
June 1, 1997 - May 1, 2000
B.Sc Visual Communication (Television Production) at Loyola College Chennai, Madras University, Tamil Nadu, India
June 1, 1997 - May 1, 2000
B.Sc Visual Communication specialised in Television Production at Loyola College Chennai, Madras University, Tamil Nadu, India
June 1, 1997 - May 1, 2000

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Telecommunications

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