Sanjay Prasad

Experience

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  Kannada Film Industry

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Part Time Story Board Artist & Film Executive

  Part time involved with assisting Kannada Film Production while pursuing Engineering degree.This was my first exposure to the world of Film making.

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  CMM Studios

  Jun 1995 - Sept 1996

  3D Animator

  Joined as a trainee on Silicon Graphics "Flame", the first Fame in India in 1995.Continued as a full time 3D Animator. Learned key skills of 2D Animation from Mr. Bansode.

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  Rajtaru Videosonic

  Sept 1996 - Dec 1996

  Sr. Animator - Visualizer

  Worked on 3D Studio and Alias Wavefront for TV & Feature Film clients.

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  The Fix

  Dec 1996 - Mar 1997

  Sr. Animator

  Worked on Alias Wavefront and Matador for Ad agency clients.

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  Plus Channel, Founded by Amit Khanna & Reliance Entertainment

  Apr 1997 - Mar 1999

  Senior Animator - Visualizer

  Responsible for Visualizing and Creating key Show Openings, Idents, 3D-2D Graphics and Animation.Recognized for innovative graphics and show opening of "Men of Substance", "Business Plus", "Plus Music" and feature film "Kareeb" Promo.

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  Prasad Communications

  Dec 1998 - Feb 2000

  Owner & Creative Director

  Creative Producer, Director and Animator for;Broadcast Idents, Show opening, 3D-2D Graphics/Animation, Vfx.Highpoint: Great industry response for Directing and creating the Vfx based Music Video "Dream Girl" for singer Amit Kumar's album "Pyar To Bas Pyar Hai" in Dec 1998.

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  B4U Network

  Apr 2000 - Mar 2001

  Promo Producer & Smoke Editor

  Producing Show openings, On Air Promotions and Online Editing for Film/Music Promos on Smoke/Flint. Produced and Edited over 200 Promos & Film Trailers.

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  NUIL, A Sanjay Khan Production Company

  Mar 2001 - Dec 2001

  Vfx Supervisor & Senior Smoke/Flame Artist

  Responsible for major Vfx shootings on croma/locations & finishing on highend compositing and effect softwares; Smoke & Flame.TV Serials worked on, new MAHABHARAT, MAHARATHI KARNA, 1857 KRANTI, ALADDIN and then under production Feature film PURUSHOTAM RAM.

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  USL Studios

  Dec 2001 - Oct 2002

  Freelance Smoke & Fire Artist

  Freelance Smoke/Fire Artist handling Vfx for USL & UTV's TV serials; Shakalaka Boom Boom & ShararatVfx and Post for USL Agency clients: Satchi & Satchi, MAD Films, Star TV, MTV, HTA, O & M etc.

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  MBC Group

  Nov 2002 - Jun 2009

  Senior Promotion Editor

  Responsible for Promo ideation, Offline & Online Editing, Design and Vfx for MBC Group of Channels; MBC1, MBC2, MBC3, Alarabia and MBC Action. Representing the team of Smoke Editors. Key Achievements: Launch of Alarabia News Channel, MBC1 and MBC2 channels with unique pomotion design and ideation. Edited, Packaged and Co-Produced over 4000 Promos.Editor & Ghost Producer for 2 Promax Gold Promos

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  Dubai Media Incorporated

  May 2009 - Mar 2011

  Senior Creative Manager & Senior Promotion Producer

  Responsible for managing and producing Creative Promotion & Design for AMG TV Channels ( Noor Dubai, MTV & Nicklodean). Strategic promotion of Noor Dubai shows involving innovation, experiment and new look. Post merger of Noor Dubai with DMI, responsibilities involved Producing Promo; Ideation, Direction, Editing, Designing and Visual Effects for Dubai One & Dubai Sports Promotions.

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  CDC POST

  Dec 2011 - Sept 2013

  Owner & Creative Director

  Ideation, Concept Development, Consulting, Directing, Editing and Producing TVCs, Corporate AVs, TV-Film Promos, Music Videos, Visual Effect for Film & TV, Motion Graphics and other media contents.Inhouse Project Planning, Development & Marketing. Sourcing and appointing creative partners.Strategic business alliances.

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  Al Arabiya News Channel

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2023

  Senior Editor-Vfx Artist
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  Self-employed

  Sept 2023 - now

  Filmmaker - Creative Director

  Film Making I Brand Building I Creative Services Recent Achievement: 25 Awards for an independent feature film "The Stranger"Story-Screenplay-Dialogue Writing, Direction, Editing & Vfx for Film & Multi Platform Contents. Developing Strategies and Creative Solutions to enhance Production Value, Productivity and Profitability.