Headline

Studio Head at Geek Pictures India

About

"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle". A start-up evangelist in the global media and entertainment sector.

Location

New Delhi

AI stack

aistudio

elevenlabs

midjourney

openai

ChatGPT

ChatGPT Images

Work experience

Studio Head at Geek Pictures India, Aug 2026 - Present · 2 mos, New Delhi

Assistant Vice President Delivery & Operations at Sketchwave Studios, Sep 2024 - Aug 2026 · 2 yrs, Noida, - Lead end-to-end project delivery across CG, VFX, Animation, Gaming, AR/VR/MR, Digital Twin, and AI-led long and short-format video production, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency. - Work with production heads, creative directors, and technical teams to build production pipelines that cut turnaround time. - Optimized delivery processes to improve operational efficiency while strengthening client communication to enhance overall client satisfaction. - Identify new business opportunities in films, advertising, gaming, and immersive content. - Manage client, agency, and partner relationships; negotiate contracts and pricing. - Represent the studio at industry forums, client meetings, and global events. - Work on IP development, monetization and co-production opportunities to diversify revenue. - Oversee studio operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, compliance, and performance management. - Build and lead teams, and set the SOPs and metrics that keep delivery consistent. - Work closely with the co-founders on strategic planning, financial management, and investor relations. - Empaneled the studio as a vendor with Amazon Studios (USA), Phantom Digital Ltd, Pixstone Images Pvt. Ltd, and other major studios. - Secured and delivered media projects to enterprise clients like Godfrey Philips India Ltd (Four Square), Patanjali, Vermillion Communications, Sobha Realty (UAE), Osel Devices Ltd and several others.

Head - Media Strategy & Operations at Geek Pictures India, Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 · 9 mos, New Delhi, • Developed and implemented a holistic media strategy aligned with the organisation's marketing and business objectives. • Analysed market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats. • Managed end-to-end studio operations with direct oversight of department heads. • Facilitated seamless communication by coordinating project updates from department heads and provided timely updates to organisational leadership on ongoing projects, potential initiatives, resource management, bottlenecks, and client requirements. • Identified and acquired high-quality content for production or distribution, considering market trends and audience preferences. • Explored syndication and licensing opportunities, domestically and globally. • Established, maintain and expand partnerships with theaters, streaming platforms, broadcasters, and syndication channels in both the Indian and Japanese markets. • Ensured content rights are secured and manage compliance with industry regulations and copyright laws. • Served as a bridge between the legal team and external stakeholders, overseeing all aspects of media contracts, negotiations, compliance, and dispute resolution for effective legal management. • Onboarded clientele across diverse industries for digital content services. • Secured clients including Pratt & Whitney (United Technologies Corporation India Pvt Ltd), Sobha Realty (Dubai), and ATC Logistical Solutions Pvt. Ltd (a PVR INOX Ltd company) for the development of immersive content.

Head of Content & Intellectual Property at Geek Pictures India, Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 · 7 mos, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Producer at Geek Pictures India, Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 · 9 mos, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Creative Director at Horses Productions Pvt Ltd, Feb 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Designated to establish the media division of HPPL - Horses Stable, HS Radar (a global startup news platform), Future productions of HPPL. • Formulated potential alliances with production houses and creative strategies for our flagship IP- Horses Stable • Planned motion content concepts with external production houses or agency partners. • Hired and managed production and post-production partners for assigned projects. • Developed PR strategies and campaigns w.r.t the production house and IPs in development. • Assisted the founder to secure additional funds for present and future co-productions. • Steered or wrote content as required; built an environment for the creative team to work in and oversaw their ideas. • Oversaw sales/initiate brand sponsorships for the Horses Stable (two seasons; 18 episodes) released on MX Player and JioCinema in 2020, 2021. • Anticipated bottlenecks, provided escalation management, made tradeoffs, and balanced business needs versus technical constraints. • Worked with the legal team to secure usage rights, assess risk, and clear work for distribution. • Ensured the highest standards are achieved, processes are continually improved, and results are delivered. • Creative Producer of the Horses Stable Show and additional IPs in development. (MX Player and JioCinema Link) • Oversaw the design, look and content of the organization’s website platform: http://www.horsesstable.com/ • Assisted the founder, Prashant Agarwal with the take-over of Horses Stable to Mr. Suniel Shetty (FTC Talent Media & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.), hosted by Dr. Vivek Bindra (Bada Business Pvt. Ltd.)

Creative Producer at Horses Stable, Feb 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bengaluru North, Karnataka, India, Creative Producer, Horses Stable (2 Seasons, 18 Episodes) Released on a) MX Player, Season 1 and 2 https://www.mxplayer.in/show/watch-horses-stable/season-1/episode-1-online-57b8dacb6b8c57fd316dc58703f690e4 b) JioCinema, Season 2 https://www.jiocinema.com/watch/tv/horses-stable---the-race/1/1/1618654642134/414353709f3011eb8457b5761b5c26b4/0

Education

Bachelors of Science, Business Administration (Finance & Marketing), Ithaca College

Summer Program, Financial Accounting, University of California, Berkeley