Head - Nitte Institute of Communication

• Jul 2015 - Present

Festival Director

• Nov 2015 - Present

Having worked for MIFF, the next chapter to create, grow & uplift the sense of cinema & film culture in Mangaluru through an educational hub was a compelling opportunity. Nitte Film Festival was thus born in April 2017. Keeping in mind the need to inculcate the love for & art of cinema watching, we pursued the 1st edition with the support of students, public relations officers & media. An overwhelming 8000 footfalls for the festival was a testimony to the fact that cinema remains a… Show more Having worked for MIFF, the next chapter to create, grow & uplift the sense of cinema & film culture in Mangaluru through an educational hub was a compelling opportunity. Nitte Film Festival was thus born in April 2017. Keeping in mind the need to inculcate the love for & art of cinema watching, we pursued the 1st edition with the support of students, public relations officers & media. An overwhelming 8000 footfalls for the festival was a testimony to the fact that cinema remains a powerful medium of communication. Some of the key highlights of the festival over the subsequent years 1. The first edition had no ticketing system; the movies were all free for the public to come and watch - an array of 50 films from 30 filmmakers 2. The festival will grow to invite, support & showcase many indie films 3. The second edition increased to 65 films from 40 filmmakers 4. In addition, it saw a small nudge with 10K footfalls; the second addition also extended film seminars & talks for public interaction 5. Towards the third edition, with the numbers gradually growing, it saw 60 filmmakers, 80 films & 12K footfall 6. To keep the enthusiasm on the edge, the festival format also introduced Masterclasses by eminent film makers & critics - Cinematography by G S Bhasker & Film Review by Baradwaj Rangan to note & many more Departments overseen & directed - Festival Programming Strategy, Budgeting & Finance, Sponsorship Management, Celebrity Management, Media Management & Partnerships, 360° Brand Activation & Event Marketing, Networking with Film Makers, Distributors, Producers & Actors, Liaison with Central Govt (Information & Broadcast Ministry, CBFC & Film Festival Directorate) for permissions, Venue & Multiplex Selection based on Tech Requirements, Operations & Logistics - Administrative, Sound & Projection Tech Requirements, Digital Film Formats, Human Resource Management. Show less Having worked for MIFF, the next chapter to create, grow & uplift the sense of cinema & film culture in Mangaluru through an educational hub was a compelling opportunity. Nitte Film Festival was thus born in April 2017. Keeping in mind the need to inculcate the love for & art of cinema watching, we pursued the 1st edition with the support of students, public relations officers & media. An overwhelming 8000 footfalls for the festival was a testimony to the fact that cinema remains a… Show more Having worked for MIFF, the next chapter to create, grow & uplift the sense of cinema & film culture in Mangaluru through an educational hub was a compelling opportunity. Nitte Film Festival was thus born in April 2017. Keeping in mind the need to inculcate the love for & art of cinema watching, we pursued the 1st edition with the support of students, public relations officers & media. An overwhelming 8000 footfalls for the festival was a testimony to the fact that cinema remains a powerful medium of communication. Some of the key highlights of the festival over the subsequent years 1. The first edition had no ticketing system; the movies were all free for the public to come and watch - an array of 50 films from 30 filmmakers 2. The festival will grow to invite, support & showcase many indie films 3. The second edition increased to 65 films from 40 filmmakers 4. In addition, it saw a small nudge with 10K footfalls; the second addition also extended film seminars & talks for public interaction 5. Towards the third edition, with the numbers gradually growing, it saw 60 filmmakers, 80 films & 12K footfall 6. To keep the enthusiasm on the edge, the festival format also introduced Masterclasses by eminent film makers & critics - Cinematography by G S Bhasker & Film Review by Baradwaj Rangan to note & many more Departments overseen & directed - Festival Programming Strategy, Budgeting & Finance, Sponsorship Management, Celebrity Management, Media Management & Partnerships, 360° Brand Activation & Event Marketing, Networking with Film Makers, Distributors, Producers & Actors, Liaison with Central Govt (Information & Broadcast Ministry, CBFC & Film Festival Directorate) for permissions, Venue & Multiplex Selection based on Tech Requirements, Operations & Logistics - Administrative, Sound & Projection Tech Requirements, Digital Film Formats, Human Resource Management. Show less

Faculty Coordinator

• Sep 2019 - Present

Mentor and Consultant

• Jun 2014 - Present

PIX is a young and dynamic media company established to address the increasing need for strategic, professional and creative communications services. We strive towards providing creative solutions that achieve your objectives on time, while being on a budget. At PIX we love what we do! Events Our mission is to design and execute smooth running, distinctive and out of the box events that promise to leave a long lasting memory for each and every guest! However, an event is not just about… Show more PIX is a young and dynamic media company established to address the increasing need for strategic, professional and creative communications services. We strive towards providing creative solutions that achieve your objectives on time, while being on a budget. At PIX we love what we do! Events Our mission is to design and execute smooth running, distinctive and out of the box events that promise to leave a long lasting memory for each and every guest! However, an event is not just about your guests, it’s also about you. We cherish your inputs and work towards a comprehensive plan that makes the event something you will cherish and remember for decades to come! With you and your guest’s satisfaction as our top priority, our events promise to resonate with character and zest that stand out for their flavour, elegance and mission-driven character Photography We at PIX believe a photograph is worth a thousand words. With every click, memories are made, products are sold and history is made and cherished. At PIX we provide multitude of photography services offering a novel and custom-made package of services to our clients. Social Media With the internet reaching millions in a fraction of seconds and taking the ‘little birdie’s voice’ to a whole new level, we at PIX find the internet to be a Pandora box of opportunities! PIX aims at being the eyes, ears, and voice of your company online. Our goal is to raise your brand awareness, deliver traffic to your website, and boost your bottom line -- all while keeping your company's reputation top-of-mind! Show less PIX is a young and dynamic media company established to address the increasing need for strategic, professional and creative communications services. We strive towards providing creative solutions that achieve your objectives on time, while being on a budget. At PIX we love what we do! Events Our mission is to design and execute smooth running, distinctive and out of the box events that promise to leave a long lasting memory for each and every guest! However, an event is not just about… Show more PIX is a young and dynamic media company established to address the increasing need for strategic, professional and creative communications services. We strive towards providing creative solutions that achieve your objectives on time, while being on a budget. At PIX we love what we do! Events Our mission is to design and execute smooth running, distinctive and out of the box events that promise to leave a long lasting memory for each and every guest! However, an event is not just about your guests, it’s also about you. We cherish your inputs and work towards a comprehensive plan that makes the event something you will cherish and remember for decades to come! With you and your guest’s satisfaction as our top priority, our events promise to resonate with character and zest that stand out for their flavour, elegance and mission-driven character Photography We at PIX believe a photograph is worth a thousand words. With every click, memories are made, products are sold and history is made and cherished. At PIX we provide multitude of photography services offering a novel and custom-made package of services to our clients. Social Media With the internet reaching millions in a fraction of seconds and taking the ‘little birdie’s voice’ to a whole new level, we at PIX find the internet to be a Pandora box of opportunities! PIX aims at being the eyes, ears, and voice of your company online. Our goal is to raise your brand awareness, deliver traffic to your website, and boost your bottom line -- all while keeping your company's reputation top-of-mind! Show less

Graphic Designer, Desktop publishing, Photography

• Jul 2006 - Present

Festival Director

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

Coordinator - Manipal International Film Festival (MIFF) Coordinator - Manipal International Film Festival (MIFF)

Assistant Professor

• Jul 2007 - Jul 2015

In my tenure I have handled a range of courses both theory and practice. Computer applications, Page design and editing, film theory and criticism, Graphics and animation, Information and society, Fundamentals of internet and new media, Photography and photo journalism, Web journalism, New media communications, Communication theories, communication for public health. Projects and consultancy • Scripted and directed an awareness film on oral cancer, 2011. • Scripted and… Show more In my tenure I have handled a range of courses both theory and practice. Computer applications, Page design and editing, film theory and criticism, Graphics and animation, Information and society, Fundamentals of internet and new media, Photography and photo journalism, Web journalism, New media communications, Communication theories, communication for public health. Projects and consultancy • Scripted and directed an awareness film on oral cancer, 2011. • Scripted and directed a corporate video for CS India Steel limited, Udupi, 2011. • Worked for a profile film on Padmabhushan Dr. Ramdas M Pai, 2011. • Worked for a profile film on Padmabhushan Dr.B.M. Hegde, 2010. • Worked for a profile film on Dr. T.M.A Pai, founder and visionary of Manipal, 2010. • Created animation for a demo film on RFID for Manipal Press Limited –2008. • Was a part of research and production team of Dungurpur Films and Prime Focus studios Mumbai, for the Television advertisement design of ITC’s Minto Fresh Candies, 2008. • Assisted in sound designing for 5 educational films for a UGC Project carried out by Ms. Vani, Dept. of Journalism, NMKRV College, Bangalore 2007 • Developed web content and presentations for Philips BoP, joint venture of Philips and Manipal University – 2006. • Have worked on the Manipal University Video production 2006. Show less In my tenure I have handled a range of courses both theory and practice. Computer applications, Page design and editing, film theory and criticism, Graphics and animation, Information and society, Fundamentals of internet and new media, Photography and photo journalism, Web journalism, New media communications, Communication theories, communication for public health. Projects and consultancy • Scripted and directed an awareness film on oral cancer, 2011. • Scripted and… Show more In my tenure I have handled a range of courses both theory and practice. Computer applications, Page design and editing, film theory and criticism, Graphics and animation, Information and society, Fundamentals of internet and new media, Photography and photo journalism, Web journalism, New media communications, Communication theories, communication for public health. Projects and consultancy • Scripted and directed an awareness film on oral cancer, 2011. • Scripted and directed a corporate video for CS India Steel limited, Udupi, 2011. • Worked for a profile film on Padmabhushan Dr. Ramdas M Pai, 2011. • Worked for a profile film on Padmabhushan Dr.B.M. Hegde, 2010. • Worked for a profile film on Dr. T.M.A Pai, founder and visionary of Manipal, 2010. • Created animation for a demo film on RFID for Manipal Press Limited –2008. • Was a part of research and production team of Dungurpur Films and Prime Focus studios Mumbai, for the Television advertisement design of ITC’s Minto Fresh Candies, 2008. • Assisted in sound designing for 5 educational films for a UGC Project carried out by Ms. Vani, Dept. of Journalism, NMKRV College, Bangalore 2007 • Developed web content and presentations for Philips BoP, joint venture of Philips and Manipal University – 2006. • Have worked on the Manipal University Video production 2006. Show less