Experience

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  Westford University College

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Higher Education
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Faculty, Module Leader and Course Leader

    • Feb 2023 - Present

    Module Leader - Career Planning (Pearson BTEC)Course Leader - Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (2 batches)Courses Taught - BA (Hons) in Media, Culture and Communication (in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, UK) - Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in BUSINESS (CAREER PLANNING)- Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma (BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT)- Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma (BUSINESS STRATEGY)Additional KPIs - Westford Awards (Branding and Leads Support) - 360 Learning (Branding, Research and Production Support)

  • Faculty and Course Leader

    • Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

    Course Leader of Pearson BTEC Higher National DiplomaCourses Taught - BA (Hons) in Media, Culture and Communication (in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, UK) - Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in BUSINESS (CAREER PLANNING)- Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma (BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT)- Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma (BUSINESS STRATEGY)

  • Faculty

    • Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

    Courses Taught - BA (Hons) in Media, Culture and Communication (in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, UK) - Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in BUSINESS (CAREER PLANNING)- Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma (BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT)- Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma (BUSINESS STRATEGY)

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • Sep 2022 - Oct 2022

    - Courses Taught - BA (Hons) in Media, Culture and Communication (in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, UK) and Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in BUSINESS- The delivery of modules through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations, invigilation, assessment administration & attending trainings.- Interacting with students for problem resolution, encouraging students for academic success, support them to fulfill their life goals, guidance for their career choice.

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  Science Publishing Group

  • United States

  • Editorial Board Member - American Journal of Artificial Intelligence

    • May 2024 - Present
    • United States

    Benefits:Enhance your academic influence.Receive a certificate acknowledging your contributions to the journal.Gain access to the latest research in advance and make new contacts in your research field.Network with other scholars in your field and broaden your academic connectivity.Responsibiliti...

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  We Create Drama Film Festival - Paramount

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Member of Judging Panel

    • Mar 2024 - Present
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    We Create Drama Film Festival by Paramount. The entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges with the very best chosen to be filmed in the Paramount Hotel Dubai over a 24-hour period, followed by one week of post-production.Selection and Production:A distinguished panel of industry experts, incl...

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  Smart Story Labs

  • United Arab Emirates

  • Founder and CEO

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • United Arab Emirates

    Smart Story Labs working under the innovation License from Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) is meant as an extension and application space for research. The purpose of this space is to research and shape up technological carriers for the future innovative aspects of film production inc...

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  IDI Oman

  • Enterprise Outreach Head

    • Aug 2023 - Present

    Engaging with corporate partners, sponsors, and other enterprises to build strategic relationships and collaborations that benefit the film production. Corporate Partnerships: Identify and establish partnerships with corporations that align with the production's goals and values. These partnerships could involve financial support, in-kind contributions, or other resources that help fund or enhance the production process.Sponsorships and Product Placement: Negotiating sponsorship deals and product placement opportunities with various brands. Integrating products or services into the film can provide additional revenue and resources for the production.Funding and Investment: Explore investment opportunities by engaging with venture capitalists, private equity firms, or other financial institutions interested in backing the film production.Networking and Relationship Building: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the corporate world.Event Coordination: Collaborating with corporate partners to organize promotional events, premieres, screenings, or other marketing activities related to the film.Marketing and Promotion: Working with corporate partners to develop joint marketing campaigns that benefit both the film and the partner's brand. Branding and Positioning: Ensuring that the film's brand aligns with the values and image of the corporate partners, thereby creating a cohesive and mutually beneficial brand association.Negotiation and Contract Management: Skillfully negotiating partnership agreements and contracts to ensure favorable terms for both the film production and the corporate partners.Revenue Generation: Generating additional revenue streams for the film production through sponsorships, partnerships, and other collaborative ventures.Innovation and Creative CollaborationsCommunity and Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with local businesses, organizations, and communities to foster support for the film.

  • Creative Head - Arab Pavilion (Feature Films)

    • Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

    Pavilion GoalsTHE ARAB FILM INDUSTRY IS A CULTURAL GOLDMINE GIVEN ITS LONG HISTORY AND UNTAPPED POTENTIAL Our Project Ensemble intends an attempt to the globalisation of Arab films.1. IMAM – Imam is a big-budget feature film narrating the story of the ‘journey of enlightment’ – an UNALOME of a mystic/guru whose life traverse through the time-period between the partition of India and Babri masjid demolition. The film (in Pre-Production) majorly set to be shot in UK, Oman & India, is aimed to be conceived in three languages (English, Hindi & Arabic) featuring an international cast and crew (Oman, India, Pakistan, Palestine, Britain and US). Location – Oman, India & UKLanguages – Arab, Hindi & English2. Scavengers of God (3D) – Camels were said to be God’s gifts to the Bedouin, as these animals often made life in the desert possible, providing everything from transportation, to clothes and even food. In the time of the Bedouin, owning a camel was like a mutual agreement: the owners provided the animals with food, water and shelter – in return they received transportation, food and garments. In the upcoming film, which is scheduled to be shot in 3D, the Bedouins are explored through their rich, hidden and slowly fading culture, their comraderies and deep love towards their camels. Location – KSALanguages – Arabic3. Journey to Planet X – It is the story of the cultural and religious alienation between nations even when confronted by the biggest scientific discovery of our time. A new planet. A new hope..... A new civilization…. But the politics of hate remainsLocation – UAELanguages – Arabic & English4. Watch Tower – The mysteries of life are revealed as an old, ailing soldier navigates the perilous path of life. Partaking in it allows a mother and her two children to gain an appreciation for mystery, abyss, and divinity. His love for life and everything he sees on the platter is explored in the film. Location – OmanLanguages – Arabic & English

  • Creative Head

    • Jul 2018 - Oct 2022

    1. Pakshikalkk Parayanullath (Feature Film) Indo-Oman CoProduction – Pakshikalkk Parayanullath is a mystic, coming of age film in Malayalam language, touching the grey areas of creation, sustentation, love and resurrection. Film is currently in festival circuits.👉 Best Feature Film Finalist at SoCal Film Festival - California👉 Excellance Award for Female lead in WRPN Women's International Film Festival👉 Official Selection to the Hope International Film Festival (HIFF) - Stockholm 2. Churuli (Feature Film) Indo-Oman CoProduction – Churuli attempts on a gander at the tribal life of Wayanad, Kerala. Stories on Tribal life and their struggles varying from their identity crisis and also their identity affirmation has an international appeal. The film is in Malayalam language and currently at its pre-production stage.My crew role includes • Script (Editing and Translation).• Cast and Crew selection.• Coordinating International branding, Marketing and World-wide Festival entries of the film.• Identify special interest groups and cultural communities • Create and maintain a schedule for outreach activities.• Manage volunteer Street Team distribution of materials and presence at community events. • Assist with website copywriting, proofing, and updating as needed• Manage the creation and distribution of all print and electronic promotional materials, flyers, newsletters, film posters etc

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  The Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

  • Doctoral Candidate

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

    Working Research Title: The impact of Blockchain-enabled Smart Contracts on Film Production – Scaling up onto Industry 5.0: An examination of barriers and opportunities.Faculty: Science & Engineering

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  Ápeir-o-cus Art Joint

  • India

  • Co-Founder

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • India

    Ápeir-o-cus is a Macaronic Hybrid word between Greek and Latin. Greek word Ápeiros meaning Infinite and Latin word Locus meaning Space. Ápeir-o-cus is Infinite SpaceÁpeir-o-cus Art Joint is designed to be the sanctuary of Art Ventures and abode for Re-search Practices. The joint is unique in the ...

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  Arabwood Symbosium - 11th Muscat International ...

  • Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman

  • Coordinator and Moderator

    • Feb 2024 - Mar 2024
    • Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman

    “Arabwood”- The Arab Film Industry coliseum.1. Gulf Film Consortium Creation2. Investment in Talent Development3. International Collaborations4. Development Strategies5. The Grand Sultan Awards and International Panorama6. Optimized Marketing StrategiesSymposium specific duties:Round Table Discus...

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  Middlesex University Dubai

  • Visiting Faculty

    • Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

    Lecturer in Film position coming under the Media School of Middlesex University DubaiModules Taught: FLM2400 – BA Honors Film (Documentary Filmmaking – Dubai Module Coordinator) FLM2300 – BA Honors Film (Producing and Directing) DME2002 – BA Digital Media Practice Principal Duties:Teaching and...

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  Amaze eScholars

  • India

  • Quality Head & Marketing Research (Voluntary Position)

    • Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
    • India

    Amaze eScholars is an educational institution facilitating the nurture of both Academics and Arts. We provide our services online at affordable costs to students in Kerala ranging from Kindergarden to Post Graduates as well as for adult learners in IELTS, ITI, Nursing and SAY/Improvement. The ins...

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  Oman-India Cross-Cultural Short-Film Anthology

  • Sultanate of Oman

  • Creative Producer/ Creative Director

    • Jan 2018 - Oct 2020
    • Sultanate of Oman

    Four short-films (two in Arabic and two in Malayalam) with one theme and centre narrative point. The stories are trying to explore the sense of being or what defines us, our self or the strings of attachments surrounding us. Exploring the possibilities of, if and when these strings shifts focus o...

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  Various - Branding, Marketing, Infographics, Ex...

  • United Arab Emirates

  • Freelance Creative Producer/ Director/Editor - Corporate Media

    • Nov 2017 - Jan 2020
    • United Arab Emirates

    Creative producer, Director and Editor for various corporate media projects. - Idea conception, Story-boarding, Production and Post-production.Clients - People Pulse Media QuironSalud ASGC Dr. Durraiya Kamal Medical Clinic HueMind

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  Freelance

  • India

  • Branding and Marketing Lead - FTGT Aagneya 2018 Kochi, Kerala

    • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
    • India

    FTGT Aagneya 2018 is a mega event from Global Malayali Women Group 'From the Granite Top', a group of Keralite women from around the planet with creativity, art aspirations and expressions. Most of these women comes from various walks of life and living in various parts of the world. Even...

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  International Film Projects

  • World-wide

  • Creative Producer

    • Nov 2017 - Dec 2019
    • World-wide

    'FTGT Cinemas' is a string of film projects developing simultaneously from various corners of the world. Presented and proposed by the international woman collective 'From the Granite Top', a group of Keralite women from around the planet with creativity, art aspirations and expre...

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  Northern Film School

  • Leeds, England, United Kingdom

  • Team Lead - Producer

    • Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
    • Leeds, England, United Kingdom

    1. THANK GOD (Short-Film) UK Production – Story of a middle-aged women waging a war on her own demons. A tale of shifting moral compass and persistent longing for love. The film plays with lights, shades and halos in various framing to elicit the elements of gospel, divine and evil in its narrati...

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  Leeds Beckett University

  • United Kingdom

  • Media Producer/Media Consultant/ Avid Editor/Graphic Designer

    • Nov 2014 - Nov 2017
    • United Kingdom

    1. British Film Council and European Union Funded Projects - CINAGE PROJECT - CINAGE project is a series of short films engaging elderly people with critical analysis of European cinema and practical film making experience, and thus promoting Active Ageing. Four Countries participated in the CINA...

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  Doordarshan Kendra

  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Video Editor

    • Sep 2010 - Apr 2014

    • Privileged to edit a number of documentaries, stage shows, sports coverage, short films and educational videos.• Collaborated with artists of various discourse and also worked on funded research projects of government focussed in education sector• Won two State Awards and one National Award for Documentaries addressing various social issues in India.

  • Programme Assistant

    • Oct 2008 - Aug 2010

    • Co-ordinated and supervised artists and staff from various creative background and different skill sets.• Got the privilege to work in the commercial section of the second most revenue earning establishment under Doordarshan, the only national television channel in India which is under the direct supervision of the Republic of India.• Actively participated in negotiating with the corporate clients thereby enhancing managerial and marketing skills.

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  Malayalam Communications Ltd

  • Non-Linear Editor (Trainee)

    • Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
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  Aswathy studios

  • Non-Linear Editor (Trainee)

    • Jun 2005 - May 2008