Kannan Karthik Email & Phone Number

Singapore

• Classified content across 700 exhibitions, films, TV shows, and online platforms, ensuring compliance. • Meticulously authored detailed Classification Assessments, aligning with trust and safety principles. • Age-Gating Guardian - in accordance with Classification Guidelines, onto the National Ratings Database • Implemented Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption for classification workflow. • Updated Classification Guidelines

Singapore

Drive business and branding, creating groundbreaking formats focussed on key target audience applying content consulting expertise. Key clients include The Sports Council, Netball Association, A*Star, ETC, D3, Sentosa, Mediacorp okto, Channel 5 and Mediacorp Channel News, Asia. Undertake script doctoring and concept development for the Ministry of Education, Land Transport Authority, Mediacorp Channels and various production companies. Produced and directed a ten-part human interest documentary series for Mediacorp Marketing. Lead expert for launch for okto Sport integrated marketing campaign management. Completed content development and production of all media elements, channel idents, song and graphics for okto kids channel rebrand.Notable Achievements• Awarded Best Ethnic Content, Singapore 2018 for Infocomm Media Development Authority• Developed successful content for multiple clients across platforms including broadcast and digital• Built a first-rate content production team for the execution of content ideas• Nominated as Lead Creative Content Consultant for broadcast, corporate and production companies

Singapore

Key member of local programming team responsible for strategising and managing documentaries, arts and children’s programming over two-time belts within the channel on new media platforms. Created educational and engaging programmes while working with various organisations, e.g. Ministry of Education, Tish Asia, National Library Board and National Arts Council. Built strategy for a programming campaign and developed, assessed and negotiated sponsorship opportunities for the channel. Notable Achievements• Generated revenue streams by unlocking value from brand mascot, Ollie• Lead player for SG50 special programming, highlighting the evolution of the Singapore public school system• Conceptualised, developed and implemented a nationwide football tournament for children aged 8 - 14 years• Secured and executed additional funding for arts content on okto channel valued at $3 million over 3 years• Secured 16 nominations at New York Film & Television Awards; received Asian Television Awards for arts, children and pre-school content and a Jury Commendation award at 3rd Insight International Film Festival, Manchester• Grand jury member at DigiCon6 Asia Awards; panellist at Asian Festival of Children’s Content - Media Consumption for Kids and panellist at Asian Television Awards - Future of Kids Content

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the start-up of a Bristol-based non-profit organisation, 24 Winks, created to support and develop filmmakers in Bristol. Provided production support and supervised content development for multiple independent film projects. As a key member of the set-up committee ensured the team was supporting the Sponsorship Development team by being responsive, resourceful and able to serve multiple clients and business needs concurrently. Strategised and executed publicity and marketing, creating awareness for aspiring filmmakers in Bristol. Notable Achievements• Secured £10,000 worth of sponsorship from institutions including Bristol City Council, UK National Film Council and the UK National Lottery• Successfully secured practical support for the charity from key organisations including The University of Bristol and Bristol City Council • Supervised content development for multiple independent film projects including The Switch mutiple award winning doucumentary and ‘A painters Monday’ which was a nominee at the Monday Film Festival

Singapore, Singapore

Responsible for the planning of programme structure for the launch of MediaCorp Vasantham (Singapore’s local Indian language channel), reporting to the Channel Head. Instrumental in conceptualising and executing programming and branding strategy and organising ground events to increase ratings and create brand equity. Developed a deep understanding of content markets through a continuous focus on and knowledge of the competitive and market environment in multiple international territories. Actively developed ideas and led and coordinated business development activities such as airtime sales, sponsors and clients while ensuring that they remain within budgetary limits.Notable Achievements• Initiated a first of its kind 13-episode documentary tracing the roots and transformation of local television, receiving several accolades with nominations in Asian Television Awards• Successfully secured sponsorship acquisitions for the channel including a $500,000 programme sponsorship from The Health Promotion Board and The National Environment Agency and $100,000.00 from The National Arts Council

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Dipolma, Film Sound Video