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B. Tech., D.C., D.A.C.A., I.F.T.D.A.,
Surya Residency, H.No:12-2-823/5/501, St. Ann’s College Road,
Mehdi Patnam, Hyderabad–500028, AP, India
Telephone: +91-40-3257 2122 Handphone: +91-94408-85588; Email: director@jvl.in
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One of 100 UNDP “Andhra Pradesh Leadership for Results” - Director of First Animated Documentary in India “Tirumala Alaya Darshanam” (2005) (Telugu, Tamil, English, Hindi & Kannada) – Director of first 3D Animated Telugu Serial in Telugu -Traveled Malaysia (2001 & 2006), Japan (2005), Singapore (2005 & 2006), Cambodia (2006) and Indonesia (2006) on professional Assignments. Director, Research & Planning, Electronic Media, GAD, Govt.of AP (1998 to 2003). - Channel Manager, Mana TV, SAPNET, Govt. of AP (2003 to 2007).
Summary
More than 15 years of experience gained in the media (television, film, radio & theatre) - 3(Three) years of exclusive experience of running 1(One) Interactive and 4(Four) non-interactive Television Channels. - Combined with professional training in Film and Television at FTII, Pune and Animation & Multimedia at Advanced Computing Training School, Pune with solid foundation in Communication Engineering at JNTU, Kakinada. - Able to quickly gain the trust of sources and enterprise conceptual ideas. - Strong ability to stay calm and “think on feet”. - Compelling storyteller. Good computer skills. - Professional demeanor in the media and in the community. - Very good knowledge of entertainment and Video production.
Television Experience
  • Channel Manager
  • Content Designer
  • BES (I) Member
  • Video Production
  • Coordinator
  • SMPTE Member
  • Creative Director
  • Media Planning
  • Computer Animator
Professional Education

1996- May
Course: Diploma in Advance Computer Arts Specialization: Animation & Multimedia
Institute: Advance Computing Training School, C - DAC, Pune – 411007, MR.

1995- December
Course: Diploma in Cinema Specialization: Film Direction
Institute: Film and Television Institute of India, Pune - 411004, MR.

1991- May
Course: Bachelor of Technology Specialization: Electronics & Communication Engineering
Institute: JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada - 533003, AP.

Professional Workshops
1994- October
Workshop: Film Direction Duration: 4 Weeks Subject Expert: Istvan Gaal (Hungary)

1994- September
Workshop: Film Direction Duration: 3 Weeks Subject Expert: Helma Sanders-Brahms (Germany)

1994- July
Workshop: Screenplay Duration: 1 Week Subject Expert: James Park (United Kingdom)

1994-May
Workshop: Film Direction Duration: 1 Week Subject Expert: Krzysztof Zanussi (Poland)

1994-April
Workshop: Screenplay Duration: 3 Weeks Subject Expert: Wolfgang Langsfeld (Germany)

1994-March
Workshop: Documentary Duration: 1 Week Subject Expert: Amos Gitai (Israel)

Film Projects Worked
1995-December
Role: Assistant Director Title: Swami Vivekananda (Hindi & English) Director: GV Iyer (India)

1994-March
Role: Assistant Director Title: Antony Cleopatra (English) Director: Brutus Sirucha (Kenya)

1993-August
Role: Assistant Director Title: Usi Raath me Kya Huwa (Hindi) Director: Tashi Dorji (Bhutan)

Executive Experience
2009-January
Organization: Nelli Foundation, Hyderabad, AP Position: Managing Director
Promoter of the Foundation for serving through financial support for deserving downtrodden girl students. To initiate mathematics literacy among the girls. Community handbook for utilizing the schemes and facilities of the Government.

2007-February to 2008-Decemeber
Organization: Independent, Hyderabad, AP Position: Media Expert
Provided Technical expertise to identify the suitable technologies for two private television channels. Developed story and Screenplay for a feature film and consultant for feature film and television projects.

2003-Decemebr to 2007-January
Organization: Mana TV, Hyderabad, AP Position: Channel Manager
Managed one interactive and four non-interactive Television Channels. Contributed substantially with his professional abilities and personal conduct to the growth of Mana TV Channels. He was instrumental in developing regular transmission schedules for all the channels in coordination with respective departments. Designed and standardised the video production process. Conducted workshops for Teachers, Lecturers and Teacher Educators on presentation as well as content preparation skills.

1998-June to 2003-December
Organization: Electronic Media, GAD, Hyderabad, AP Position: Director (Research & Planning)
Responsible for research, strategic planning, budgeting, scheduling, overseeing and coordinating all of the Media Campaigns (Televsion, Theatrical and Radio) of the Government departments and institutions. And also worked closely with the Chief Minister’s Office, the Commissioners of the department of Information and Relations, Chairman and Managing Directors of the APSFTVTDC, Project Director, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, APACS and APSCERT. In the core team of research, designing, planning, scheduling and launching of state television Mana TV.

1997-January to 1998-May
Organization: Vision Communications, Hyderabad, AP Position: Consultant (Television)
Apart from media production he initiated process of computerization, television media planning and Multimedia into advertisements and content. Introduced customer centric media planning resulted into effective use of media.

Awards
2005-November
Secured for the Film: The Tourism Excellence Award for the Best Tourism Film (Telugu)
Awarded by: The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC), AP

2002-October
Appreciation Award: Rendered Best Service World Sight Day Celebrations
Awarded by: Health, medical & Family Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

1987-June
Secured for the Club: Best International Service Award 1986-87(Rotary International District -315)
The Club: Rotaract Club of Kakinada, Kakinada, AP

1987-June
Secured for the Club: RI Foundation Award 1986-87 (Rotary International District -315)
The Club: Rotaract Club of Kakinada, Kakinada, AP

Television Serials
1997-April to 1997-October
Channel: Eenadu Television TV Serial: Soundarya Lahari Role: Director
Timings: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM (Sunday) & 12:00 NN to 12:30 PM (Thursday)

2002-June to 2003-December
Channel: Eenadu Television TV Serial: Santhi Sandesham Role: Director
Timings: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM (Saturday)

2002-October to 2003-December
Channel: Zee Television TV Serial: Santhi Sandesh Role: Director
Timings: 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM (Sunday)

2003-April to 2003-May
Channel: Maa Television TV Serial: Bommala Puranam Role: Director
Timings: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM (Saturday)

Documentaries
2005-September
Title: Unseen to be Seen (Tirumala Alaya Darshanam) (Telugu, Tamil, English, Hindi & Kannada) Role: Director

2003-July
Title: Pragathi Patham lo Paderu (Telugu) Role: Director

2003-June
Title: Andhala Araku (Telugu) Role: Director

1995-May
Title: A Calling for Recycling May (English) Role: Director

Music Video Album
2003-August
Album: “Swamiyee Saranam” (Animation) (Telugu) Role: Director
Genre: Devotional, Music & Singer: Surya Kumar & others Distribution: Volga
Multimedia Disc
2002-October
Multimedia CD: “Nagarjuna Konda” (Interactive) (English) Role: Creative Director
Genre: History & Travel Producer: Stentor Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Distribution: APTDC
Social Activities
2004-June
Participated: Andhra Pradesh Leadership for Results: HIV/AIDS Programme at Hyderabad
Certificate issued by: UNDP Resident Representative & UN Resident Coordinator , India

1989-August
Participated: National Service Scheme, Special Camp at Anantapur
Certificate issued by: Vice Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.

1987-June
Passed: NCC Certificate ‘C’
Certificate issued by: Deputy Director General National Cadet Corps, Secunderabad, AP

1987-February
Participated: The Ten Days Eye Camp at Annavaram
The Club: Rotaract Club, Kakinada, East Godavari District, AP

1987-January
Participated: NSS Special Camping Programme - Youth for Rural Reconstruction at Tallarevu,
Certificate issued by: Vice Chancellor, Andhra University, Waltair, AP.

1986-October
Attended: All India Vayu Sainik Camp
Certificate issued by: Director General National Cadet Corps, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

1986-September
Attended: Combined Annual Training Camp
Certificate issued by: Camp Commandant, Annual Training Camp, Air Wing, NCC, Warangal, AP

1986-July to 1987-June
Position held: Director International Service
The Club: Rotaract Club, Kakinada, East Godavari District, AP

1986-June
Passed: NCC Certificate ‘B’
Certificate issued by: Commandant, National Cadet Corps Group Headquarters, Kakinada, AP

1986-February
Participated: The Ten Days Eye Camp at Mukteshwaram.
The Club: Rotaract Club, Kakinada, East Godavari District, AP

1985-Janaury
Participated: The Anti-Leprosy Drive
NCC Unit: 9 (A) Air Squadran (Tech), National Cadet Corps, Kakinada, AP.

1982-August
Participated: NSS Special Camping -Youth for Rural Reconstruction at Bujabuja Nellore
Certificate issued by: Vice Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, AP

Participation in International Festivals & Exhibitions
1999- January
Member: Entertainment Committee Event: International Film Festival of India, Hyderabad

2003-November
Delegate: Press (Electronic Media) Event: International Children's Film Festival, Hyderabad

2005-November
Delegate: Press (Mana TV) Event: International Children's Film Festival, Hyderabad

2006-November
Participation: Visitor Event: The International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition (Inter BEE 2005), Makuhari Messe, Japan

2007-November
Delegate: Press (TV5 News) Event: International Children's Film Festival, Hyderabad

Professional Lectures in the Universities
2006-November
Subject: Interface design for a Website Participants: MCJ (Journalism)
University: Osmania University

2001- May
Subject: The World Great Films Participants: MA (Theatre Arts)
University: Potti SreeRamulu Telugu University

2000- September
Subject: Feature Film Production Process Participants: MPA (Theatre Arts)
University: University of Hyderabad

2000- March
Subject: Cinematography Participants: BFA (Photography)
University: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Professional Memberships

2007-January
Organization: Quality Circle Forum of India
Membership: Life Member
Details: No.04-99-06-1936 date:18-01-2007

2004-December
Organization: Broadcast Engineering Society (India)
Membership: Life Member
Details: No.1845 date:2004

2004-June
Organization: Indian Film and Television Directors' Association
Membership: Life Member
Details: No. DJ/12 date:23-06-2004

2003-December
Organization: Society for Motion Picture and Television Engineers
Membership: Active Member
Details: No. 80034234 date:19-12-2003

1997-April
Organization: Telugu Film Directors’ Association
Membership: Life Member
Details: No.335 date:15-04-1997

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