Ranjith Kankanala

Ranjith Kankanala

Co-Founder, Data Manager & Executive Producer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Photographer at Ranjith Studios

  • Education

    • Hyderabad Public School

      1994 - 2006
      High School M.P.C

      Activities and Societies: Sports, Recreation Club, Basketball Team, Hockey Team

    • George L. Argyros School of Business & Economics

      2018 - 2020
      Masters in Business Administration Marketing, Strategy, Entertainment Business
    • Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor’s Degree Electronics and Instrumentation

      Activities and Societies: Sports

  • Experience

    • Vinoothna Geetha Media Pvt Ltd

      May 2010 - Apr 2018
      Co-Founder, Data Manager & Executive Producer

      Vinoothna Geetha Media Pvt Ltd (VG) is a video production company that started in 2010. Since its inception, VG has won many accolades and awards both in domestic and international film competitions. From being screened in Cannes International Film Festival to producing one of the highest-grossing Telugu Film in 2016, the brand has been known to produce content that is both qualitative and entertaining. • Oversaw strategic planning, stakeholder management, and organization development.• Prepared the business plan to raise USD $150,000 investment into our full-length feature film.• Generated USD $5.3 million in revenues, a 32x return on an investment through the feature film.• Monitored and supervised 125 people on film sets every day to ensure production house’s ethical standards.• Negotiated with key distributors, promoters and media to resolve issues and keep the film on schedule. Show less

    • George L. Argyros School of Business & Economics

      Sept 2018 - Oct 2018
      Graduate Research Assistant
    • Industry Jump

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
      Research And Development Intern
    • George L. Argyros School of Business & Economics

      Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

      Student assistant at the graduate office.

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
      • Graduate Assistant

        Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
    • Chapman University

      Jun 2019 - May 2020
      Co-chair, Advisory Group on the Status of International Communities

      Chapman University's Advisory Groups evaluate and recommend services, policies, and programs for enhancing diversity and inclusion. As a co-chair of Advisory Group on the Status of International Communities:• Identified, recommend and supported creative strategies for promoting and enhancing campus diversity and international student community. This increased participation of more international students in various events conducted on the campus.• Established effective and collaborative working relationships between students, departments, offices, committees, and initiatives. • Built a stronger international student community which would help the current and the incoming students at Chapman University. Show less

    • VidCon

      Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
      Creator Partnerships Intern

      • Assisted the Featured creators with the event registrations, transport and other requirements during the event.• Managed data and helped simplify logistics operations by providing constant feedback to the managers. • Co-ordinated with other departments to ensure the featured creators are present on time for the event performances.• Helped simplify logistic operations by providing constant feedback to the managers during the event.

    • Mosaic Media Group

      Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
      Development Intern

      Mosaic Media Group is a talent management firm that represents a circle of today's hottest comedy stars, including Jim Carrey, Sacha Baron Cohen, Will Ferrell, and the Wayans brothers.

    • Ranjith Studios

      Feb 2023 - now
      Photographer

      Lifestyle and Wedding Photographerwww.ranjithstudios.com

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic Pranic Healer

      Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Foundation - India
      Jan 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      National Award for Best Feature film (Telugu), 2017 - 'Pellichoopulu' The Directorate of Film Festivals, India Apr 2017 Executive Producer for feature film 'Pellichoopulu'.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Best Film - Filmfare Awards - 'Pellichoopulu'. Filmfare Awards South India, 2017. 2017 Executive Producer for the feature film 'Pellichoopulu'.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Best Film - SIIMA Awards, 2017 - 'Pellichoopulu' SIIMA Awards 2017. 2017 Executive Producer for feature film 'Pellichoopulu'.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Chief Guest - 'Yugma 2K15' Alumni Homecoming Day VNR Vignyan Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Techlonogy, Hyderabad. Dec 2015
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Screened at Cannes Film Festival, 2013 under the Best of 48 Hour films – Thematic Programs - Short Film - 'Anukokunda' Cannes Film Festival, 2013, France. May 2013 Executive Producer for short film 'Anukokunda'. Was invited to Cannes Film Festival for the screening of our short film. Attended Cannes Film Festival, 2013, France.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Screened at the Grand Chinese Theaters, Hollywood, Los Angeles - Short Film - 'Anukokunda' Filmaloopoza film festival, 2013 2013 Executive Producer for short film 'Anukokunda'.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Audience Choice award - Short Film - 'Junun' Mahindra XUV 500 Memorable Stories, 2012 2012 Executive Producer for short film 'Junun'.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Best Film - Short Film - 'The Journey' Eat,Sleep, Drink movies short film competition. 2012
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Best Film 48 Hour Film Project, Hyderabad - Short Film - 'Anukokunda' 48 Hour Film Project, Hyderabad 2012 Executive Producer for short film 'Anukokunda.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Screening - Short Film - 'Spade' IFFI, Goa 2012 Executive Producer for short film 'Spade'.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Screening at Imphal Film Festival, 2012 - Short Film - 'The Journey' Imphal Film Festival, 2012 2012 Executive Producer for short film 'The Journey'.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Second place - Short film - 'Serendipity' Channel V Director's cut, Short Film competition, India Fest. Feb 2011 Executive Producer for short film 'Serendipity'.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Special Mention - Short Film - 'Spade' - 48 Hour Film Project, 2011 - Mumbai 2011 Executive Producer for short film - 'Spade'.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Gold Medal in Basketball J.N.T.U Inter University Sports Meet 2010
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Student Head - Sports Committee VNR Vignyan Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Techlonogy, Hyderabad. 2010
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Gold Medal in Basketball J.N.T.U Inter University Sports Meet 2009
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Second Place - Short Film - 'Artists poem' IIT Madras - Saarang - Short film competition 2008 Executive Producer for 'Artists Poem'.
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Best All-Rounder - Recreation Club Hyderabad Public School 2006
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Captain - Recreation Club Hyderabad Public School 2006
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      School House Captain Hyderabad Public School 2006
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      Bronze Medal in Javelin Throw ISC National Sports Meet 2005
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      State Level Hockey Player State Level Hockey Competition 2001
    • Awarded to Ranjith Kankanala
      National Level Basketball Player (ISC & ICSE schools) - 2003-2006
  • Volunteer Experience

    • General Secretary

      Issued by Spurthi Vision Care Society on Feb 2004
      Spurthi Vision Care SocietyAssociated with Ranjith Kankanala
    • Consultant

      Issued by Seed Consulting Group on Mar 2019
      Seed Consulting GroupAssociated with Ranjith Kankanala