I am a passionate and versatile filmmaker with over 25 years of experience in video production, directing, editing, and cinematography. I am the founder and creative director of KoFu Films, a company that specializes in creating engaging and impactful content for various genres and platforms, such as short films, documentaries, commercials, and web series.My mission is to tell compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences, using my skills and knowledge in digital filmmaking, sound recording, color grading, and visual effects. I have produced, directed, and edited multiple projects that have been featured or awarded in various festivals and platforms, such as IAMAI, 3am Taxi, Taxi Diaries, and My Journey Home. I am always eager to learn new techniques and technologies, and to collaborate with other creative professionals and clients.
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Creative DirectorObliq MediaLos Angeles, Ca, Us
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Owner-Creative DirectorKofu Films Jun 2020 - PresentCreative Content Development, Production and Post production.Featured Projects:IAMAI - (Sci-Fi short film) - Producer3am Taxi - (Short Film) - Producer | Director | Editor Taxi Diaries - (Web Series) - Producer | Director | DP | EditorMy Journey Home - (Documentary on Holocaust survivors) - DP | Director | Editor Windex – (Commercial) - DP | Editor | VFXFanta – (Commercial) - DP | Director | Editor Pepsi – (Commercial) - DP One Day in NYC - (Short Film) - DP | Director | Editor Broken Entry - (Short Film) - coloristSaatchi & Saatchi Australia - (Author profile Interview) - Videographer -
Assistant EditorEntertainment One Nov 2021 - Aug 2023Toronto, Ontario, Caworked as assistant editor on reality shows. responsibilities included, ingesting, transcoding, grouping, syncing, LTOs, online prep including AAFs, mixdowns, Uprez, etc. Reality shows worked on:DnD Purple worm kill kill S1DnD EnCounter Party S1DnD Heroes Feast S1Growing up Hip Hop S7Brat Loves Judy S3Bobby Brown DocumentarySiesta Key S5a -
It Technical Support RepresentativeJohn F. Kennedy International Airport Jun 2009 - Dec 2009Responsible for troubleshooting and weekly maintenance of more than 200 computers, printers and other peripheral devices in terminal 4 at the JFK international airport, servicing computer devices at check-in counters and airlines’ back offices etc, using the software provided by SITA.
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Technical Support RepresentativeCynergy Data, Llc Aug 2007 - Feb 2009Long Island City, New York, UsConfigured applications and programs for businesses and merchants using the company’s terminals, including terminals manufactured by Hypercom and VeriFone. -
Executive Producer, Manager Of Television ProgrammingZee Tv Jun 2000 - May 2005Responsibilities as Manager of Programming, included directing and coordinating activities of Television broadcast and programming personnel, Content Acquisition and development, Program scheduling, live broadcast of events and Music concerts, Managing daily operations of three TV channels through close coordination with all departments in Mumbai, Delhi & Singapore Offices. Study of competition Networks. Navigating international copyrights and acquiring content such as popular International Films and TV shows like FRIENDS, WILL & GRACE, INDIANA JONES movie franchise from studios like MGM, Warner Bros, Sony Entertainment, Paramount studios. As Executive Producer and Show-runner at Zee TV, I was responsible for Interpreting Proposals and scripts for production. Reviewing every show before broadcast, giving edit notes and making sure it met all broadcast standards. Content acquisition and development responsibilities included listening to show pitches, reviewing pilots, interviewing potential producers, directors, talent, etc. Watching for new shows on competition channels and tracking their progress using Nielson ratings statistics.
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Assistant Director On Feature Films And DocumentaryBhupen Hazarika-Kalpana Lajmi Productions Jun 1998 - May 2000As the Second Assistant to Director Ms. Kalpana Lajmi, my responsibilities included research, assisting with the script, screenplay and dialogue writing, managing cast and crew. Functioned as second unit director whilst shooting on location and coordinating complete Post Production from dailies to picture lock.Projects Worked on:• DAMAN (Feature Film)• Satrahs and Namghars of Assam (documentary)
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Film ExecutiveLeo Burnett, India (Advertising Agency) Apr 1996 - May 1998Responsibilities as a Film Executive included managing the Procter & Gamble detergent brand "ARIEL" co-ordinating with Commercial Production Houses, budgeting & billing, co-ordinating with the client servicing and creative departments on storyboard structuring, collaborating with producers about execution of the TV commercials, production of in-house commercials and business films.
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Production Assistant On Tv Commercials And Business / Corporate FilmsTop Light Productions Jan 1997 - Apr 1998Responsibilities included production design, managing the talent and crew, scheduling locations, post production, Worked on brands like:* SNOWCEM, SNOWCRYL* RAYMOND STEEL* SCHEFFIELD HOME APPLIANCES
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Assistant Director On International Tv ShowVideo City Pvt Ltd Feb 1995 - Mar 1997Worked with Director Mr.Anand Mahendroo on popular multicam TV sitcom called DEKH BHAI DEKH (meaning "Look Brother Look") broadcast on Doordarshan – the National Television Network of India.Responsibilities as Assistant Director included on set co-ordination with the cast and crew, Script continuity, functioned as assistant editor in post-production helping the editor in maintaining the dailies and episodic continuity.
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Production Assistant On Tv CommercialsShekhar Kapur Films Private Limited Jan 1994 - Jan 1995Worked with Mr.Shekhar Kapur as Production assistant and Assistant Director on TV Commercials. Responsibilities included production design, On-set co-ordination with the talent and crew, scheduling locations, co-ordination with editor for post-production. Worked on brands like:* DIGJAM (men's clothing)* NESTLE CHOCOLATES* BANDIT QUEEN (Feature Film Pre- Production only)
Aayush J. Skills
Aayush J. Education Details
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Digital Film AcademyDigital Cinematography -
Manhattan Edit WorkshopEditing And Color Grading -
Micropower Career InstituteNetwork And System Administration & Web Multimedia Mgmt -
St. Xavier’S Institute Of CommunicationFilm & Video Production -
Mumbai University MumbaiComputer Science
Frequently Asked Questions about Aayush J.
What company does Aayush J. work for?
Aayush J. works for Obliq Media
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Aayush J.'s current role is Creative Director.
What schools did Aayush J. attend?
Aayush J. attended Digital Film Academy, Manhattan Edit Workshop, Micropower Career Institute, St. Xavier’s Institute Of Communication, Mumbai University Mumbai.
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Aayush J. has skills like Information Technology, Video Production, Social Media, Television Programming, Final Cut Studio, Feature Films, Windows, Assistant Directing, Visual Effects, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Blogging.
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