Hi, I’m Bavatharanian Anantharaja. I’m a digital filmmaker, broadcast educator, and researcher with strong expertise in digital film production, broadcast media, virtual production and emerging media technologies. I hold a PhD in English & Film Studies and a Master’s in Film & Television Production, and I have experience directing, producing, working with virtual production workflows, documentary filmmaking, and supervising students. I excel at translating industry practices into practice-based learning environments. I am passionate about teaching and collaboration, bridging academic research with real-world media production. I enjoy developing practice-based learning experiences for students and teams, mentoring them through projects from concept to delivery, and exploring innovative media technologies to tell meaningful stories.

Bavatharanian Anantharaja

Hi, I’m Bavatharanian Anantharaja. I’m a digital filmmaker, broadcast educator, and researcher with strong expertise in digital film production, broadcast media, virtual production and emerging media technologies. I hold a PhD in English & Film Studies and a Master’s in Film & Television Production, and I have experience directing, producing, working with virtual production workflows, documentary filmmaking, and supervising students. I excel at translating industry practices into practice-based learning environments. I am passionate about teaching and collaboration, bridging academic research with real-world media production. I enjoy developing practice-based learning experiences for students and teams, mentoring them through projects from concept to delivery, and exploring innovative media technologies to tell meaningful stories.

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Hi, I’m Bavatharanian Anantharaja. I’m a digital filmmaker, broadcast educator, and researcher with strong expertise in digital film production, broadcast media, virtual production and emerging media technologies. I hold a PhD in English & Film Studies and a Master’s in Film & Television Production, and I have experience directing, producing, working with virtual production workflows, documentary filmmaking, and supervising students. I excel at translating industry practices into practice-based learning environments.

I am passionate about teaching and collaboration, bridging academic research with real-world media production. I enjoy developing practice-based learning experiences for students and teams, mentoring them through projects from concept to delivery, and exploring innovative media technologies to tell meaningful stories.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced

Work Experience

Social Media Content Creator / Donor Relations Manager at TalentEase BPO
August 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Created social media content and managed donor relations; collaborated with cross-functional teams to support fundraising and engagement initiatives.
English Faculty / Soft Skills Trainer / Social Media Content Creator at TalentEase BPO
October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Delivered English language instruction and soft skills training; produced engaging social media content to support branding and recruitment.
Junior Script Writer at VR Della Infotech
October 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Wrote scripts for VR/AR content; collaborated with design and production teams on narrative structure and storytelling.
Assistant Professor of English (UAP) at National College (Autonomous) Trichy
February 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Taught English courses under the University Assistance Programme; supervised student projects and coordinated curriculum delivery.
Assistant Professor (Substitute) in Language Laboratory at Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Trichy
February 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Temporary appointment focusing on language lab instruction and student language practice.
Teaching Practice at K.A. P. Viswanathan Higher Secondary School
July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Completed 30 days of teaching practice as part of teacher training.

Education

M.A English Literature at Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Trichy
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
B.A English Literature at Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Trichy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
M.Phil English Literature at National College (Autonomous) Trichy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
PhD in English & Film Studies at Bharathidasan University
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Masters in Film and TV Production at Ulster University (Belfast, United Kingdom)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Virtual Production Fundamentals
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Unreal Engine Project Management & Organisation with Helix Core
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Content Writing and Copy Writing course
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other