I am an experienced media production professional committed to the artistic expression of stories and ideas in film format. I have direction experience in both documentary and dramatic film productions and am knowledgeable in principal photography set organization. My passion lies in creating quality productions from pre to post-production with strong team leadership and management skills. Throughout my career, I have worked in various key roles including production manager, assistant director, and location manager, executing production schedules, managing teams, and ensuring quality control. I excel at collaborating with clients and creative teams to deliver projects efficiently and within budget, always aiming for excellence in execution and client satisfaction.

Sahil Saudagar

I am an experienced media production professional committed to the artistic expression of stories and ideas in film format. I have direction experience in both documentary and dramatic film productions and am knowledgeable in principal photography set organization. My passion lies in creating quality productions from pre to post-production with strong team leadership and management skills. Throughout my career, I have worked in various key roles including production manager, assistant director, and location manager, executing production schedules, managing teams, and ensuring quality control. I excel at collaborating with clients and creative teams to deliver projects efficiently and within budget, always aiming for excellence in execution and client satisfaction.

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I am an experienced media production professional committed to the artistic expression of stories and ideas in film format. I have direction experience in both documentary and dramatic film productions and am knowledgeable in principal photography set organization. My passion lies in creating quality productions from pre to post-production with strong team leadership and management skills.

Throughout my career, I have worked in various key roles including production manager, assistant director, and location manager, executing production schedules, managing teams, and ensuring quality control. I excel at collaborating with clients and creative teams to deliver projects efficiently and within budget, always aiming for excellence in execution and client satisfaction.

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Work Experience

Production Manager at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Oversee entire production from start to finish, managing teams through pre-filming, filming, and post-filming stages. Responsibilities include creating filming schedules and budgets, hiring crew and equipment, booking venues, delegating tasks, managing production logistics, and securing filming permits to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Production Manager at Framez House Media Production
December 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Develop and oversee production schedules, manage team hiring and training, enforce health and safety policies, maintain quality control standards, manage production costs and budgets, implement process improvements, and coordinate with other departments to ensure alignment with company goals.
Production Coordinator / Manager, Assistant Director – First AD, Location Manager at Freelance
September 30, 2023 - July 28, 2025
Managed full production cycle including creating shooting schedules, preparing budgets, hiring crew and equipment, booking locations, and ensuring legal compliance. As First AD, focused on logistics, scheduling, call sheets, and on-set coordination. As Location Manager, assessed and secured locations, negotiated access, coordinated permissions, and supervised location staff.
Production Manager - Dubai Tourism Advert at Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing
April 30, 2021 - July 28, 2025
Managed production for Dubai Tourism advertisement, overseeing all aspects from scheduling to budgeting and coordination.
Line Producer at ZEE5
March 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025
Worked as line producer for unreleased projects, managing budgets and production logistics.
Production Manager at 7media
February 28, 2021 - July 28, 2025
Managed production for SVP and Pathan projects, responsible for scheduling, budgeting, and crew coordination.
Producer at Merkle Media ME, UAE
December 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025
Produced corporate video campaigns including Hyatt Corporate Video and Oronamin C video campaign.
Production Coordinator at Two four 54 Abu Dhabi UAE
September 30, 2019 - July 28, 2025
Coordinated production of music videos and other projects, working closely with artists and production teams.
Production Manager at Framez House Media Production
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for production planning and scheduling, developing and overseeing production schedules to meet company goals and customer demands. Leading and managing the production team including hiring and training, while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Implementing quality control standards, monitoring production costs, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity. Collaborating with various departments to align production with company targets and preparing performance reports for senior management.
Event Production Manager at Dan Bolton Creative Management Agency
December 31, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Closely collaborated with clients to understand their event needs and skillfully orchestrated elements like audio-visual, lighting, stage setup, catering, and logistics. Maintained budget compliance and quality control throughout event build and install phases. Managed supplier relationships and ensured third-party certifications were met. Developed and maintained production timelines and schedules, efficiently managed on-ground staff, and ensured optimal resource allocation. Successfully delivered projects on time and within scope, maintaining high standards of execution and client satisfaction.
Production Coordinator / Manager at Freelance
October 31, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Managed productions from start to finish including pre-filming, filming, post-filming and editing stages. Duties included creating filming schedules, production budgets, allocating resources, hiring production crews and equipment, booking venues and locations, delegating tasks, and daily management of production logistics and budgets. Secured filming permits and ensured legal compliance. Additionally served as Assistant Director focusing on logistics and planning to keep productions efficient and on schedule. Also worked as Location Manager handling location research, negotiations, permissions, and supervision of site operations.
Production Assistant at Reporters Media Training & Production, UAE
March 1, 2017 - August 18, 2025
Assisted in producing entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos, and commercials. Gained hands-on experience in a newsroom atmosphere and contributed to all projects, including filming and editing.
Assistant Director at Black & Yellow Media Mix Mumbai, India
December 31, 2015 - August 18, 2025
Produced web content for United Spirits Limited, developed social media content for YouTube, and served as Chief Assistant Director for Star Sports. Managed client relationships, ensured delivery schedules were met, and supervised post-production including editing, dubbing, and color correction.

Education

Diploma at Film Making
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor at Mass Media – Entertainment and Media
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Diploma in film making
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Mass Media – Entertainment and Media
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Diploma in film making
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Mass Media – Entertainment and Media
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Diploma in film making
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Travel & Hospitality