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London, England, United Kingdom

Producing sports documentary. Profiles and lead up films of the worlds top triathletes.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• This adventure began in 2018 when I was hired by one of India’s most prolific content producers to write a 12 part historical drama series about the Mughal Empire- the richest and most powerful empire on the planet for.
• Writing the initial scripts and overseeing their translation into Hindi/Urdu, then back into English for subtitles.
• Hiring directors and HODs for the series.
• Pre-visualization/ storyboarding scenes and actions sequences.
• Location scouting across India. Remotely and on location.
• Casting the enormous and varied cast.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

During the Covid19 lockdown, with most productions at a standstill, I wrote the feature-length military action drama ‘State of Siege- Akshardham’ for Contiloe Pictures. Based on the real life terrorist attacks on Akshardham Temple, Gujarat in 2002- where 38 people were killed by militants. Remarkably, filming was completed during lockdown in India and.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Facefilms is an award winning and dynamic UK based production and development company. Over the years I have developed, raised finance for, produced and delivered multiple feature films, numerous commercials and music.
• Sourcing, creating and optioning original and existing IP. Ensuring a seamless and legally binding chain of title.
• Script development, work-shopping, table reading and editing.
• Raised equity and successfully applied for regional incentives & gap financing.
• Budgeting, Scheduling (Movie Magic), Cost reporting.
• Attached domestic and international sales and sold direct for buyers of multiple territories.

London, United Kingdom

Oversaw numerous shoots for commercials/ industrial videos mainly in the pharmaceutical industry for clients like Novartis, Roche and Baxta.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Producer & Line producer. Music videos for artist including Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias.

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

Worked on pre-production and budgeting with Gidden and Lionsgate Digital on production for feature comedy 'I'm So Happy For You' written by Adam Milch, directed by Andrew Valentine.

London, United Kingdom

Worked with the legendary tomato team on the 'Adidas Tejin' campaign commercial.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

After winning the BBC Bristol Student film competition, I was offered an employment contract on a show of my choice. I ended up working as a Production assistant and filmed the GV's for 'Seaside Rescue'. At the time called 'Danger on the beach' I left the position to attend university.