Deepak Bhatia Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Currently managing multiple feature Film titles.Working closely with directors, producers to preempt and define the exact VFX scope of work. Help them with cost effective solutions/alternatives. Scout eligible vendors for the job, engage them in the bidding process. Present comparative bids breakdown to the producers to help them understand the complex VFX heavy sequences and scope, which helps them with right budget allocations, choose the right vendor for the job and take right steps for execution of the film.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Managed multiple scripted Episodic/Film titles.Helped producers define the key VFX scope right at the scripting stages. Helped producers get the right vendors on board by getting cross bids from different vendors across India and helped them pick the right ones for the job.Helped producers remain within the allocated budget by helping them distribute the work smartly among vendors. Post Production - Re-analyze scope and take fresh bids from vendors, negotiate and lock costs.Track vendor performance, set milestones, manage deliveries, train and help vendors as per Netflix standard, troubleshoot problems and resolve conflicts etc.

Mumbai

During production, serve as principal client contact for non-creative issues, tracking and reporting progress of work and delivering cost/schedule changes to ensure the client is updated as needed.Established the structure across projects to keep track of relevant data primarily to look after budgetary implications across big projects. e.g. keeping a track of edit changes and publishing change orders to the producers. Played key role in implementing shotgun and helped redesign the workflow, trained teams Helped bring new and key technology integration to ensure the smooth delivery of the projects.Responsible for cost estimation, cost tracking and weekly production reports.Hold experience in managing large (2300+ shots) multi-vendor productions.Represent the company with professionalism both internally and externally.Participate and oversee work on-set as required.Helped DOPs, Directors during the final sessions of VFX related color grading sessions in DI.

Mumbai Area, India

Worked on international VFX projects outsourced in India through company’s international partner Digital Domain.Kept our international production partners updated on the projects through regular live cine syncsessions and project reports.Scheduled and coordinated project related meetings between the international production/creative teams and their counterparts here.PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN2013 - MALEFICENT 2014 - GONE GIRL

Pune Area, India

Managed a team of 50 compositors, helped them with their day to day requirements. Set targets and help them achieve milestones.Organized regular cine-sync review sessions with Burbank team for feedback and production related discussions and reporting.Reporting project manager with regular project progress.Organized dailies with supervisors, took feedback notes.PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN 2012 -2013 - JURASSIC PARK 1- 3D IRON MAN 3 AVENGERS

Mumbai Area, India

Managed partner studios across India.Reported project manager with regular project progress.Organised dailies with supervisors, took feedback notes.PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN 2011 - RA-One

Mumbai Area, India

Managed a team of over 100 Roto artists.Reporting project manager with regular project progress.Organized dailies with supervisors, took feedback notes.PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN 2010 - NARNIA and GREEN LANTERN

Worked and managed various daily sops. Got familiar with the fast paced and deadline driven nature of the television industry. Casting actors, briefing Directors and actors, taking care of art and actor’s look, scheduling and listing shooting requirements, finalizing episodes in post-production.Coordinated with channel for various creative integration.

Pg Diploma In Film Direction And Production Planning, Direction And Production Planning

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