Krishita Desai
London
Summary
Production professional with experience across short films, documentaries, music videos, and commercial projects. Skilled in managing productions end-to-end, coordinating teams, and delivering work to brief and on schedule. Production experience includes Creative Commercials (Hyderabad), BritCityBeats (London), and project management for Disrupt-her CIC(London). Independent work includes shorts and documentaries in the UK and India, with a reputation for organisation, collaboration, and problem-solving under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
DisruptHer CIC
05.2025 - Current
- Contributed to creative ideation and brand identity development for Disrupt-her CIC, a London-based initiative supporting South Asian women in the film industries.
- Collaborated with the founding team on project strategy and planning.
- Assisted in organising film masterclasses, workshops, in-house video production, networking sessions.
- Assisted in managing communications across all company departments
- Applied organisation and coordination skills to early-stage project development.
Filmmaker (Independent)
09.2022 - Current
- Directed and produced 20 short film productions from pre-production through post, including storyboarding, casting, location scouting, and editing.
- Collaborated with actors, crew, and clients to bring scripts to life, manage schedules, and deliver projects on time.
- Oversaw budgets, contracts, and permits, ensuring cost efficiency while securing skilled talent and crew.
- Applied creative problem-solving to overcome on-set challenges and maintain smooth, organised production workflows.
- Media formats: Short, Feature, Documentary, Music Video, Commercial
Film Production Assistant
Creative Commercials Media & Entertainment Limited
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted senior producers with pre-production planning, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination for ongoing feature films.
- Supported on-set operations, helping ensure shoots ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Gained practical experience in production workflows, client liaison, and collaborative creative processes.
- Contributed to the writers’ room, supporting script development and creative discussions.
Freelance Video Producer
BritCityBeats
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Produced 4 commercial music videos in collaboration with BritCityBeats, overseeing planning, logistics, and on-set coordination.
- Managed scheduling, budgets, and communication between artists, production teams, and post-production collaborators.
- Supported creative decision-making, contributing to concept development and visual storytelling.
- Coordinated resources and crew to ensure projects were delivered on time and to brief.
- Developed engaging video content for social media platforms, enhancing brand visibility.
Client & Production Associate
Dreamsmine Business Solutions Private Limited
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed all client communications and acted as the main point of contact for multiple projects.
- Developed and executed branded shoot concepts, coordinating logistics, crew, and production schedules.
- Assisted with website projects, including content updates and layout coordination.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure creative outputs met client expectations and deadlines.
- Contributed to creative problem-solving and idea development across marketing projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Practical Filmmaking
MetFilm School London
London, United Kingdom07-2025
High School Diploma -
The Ardee School Goa (International)
India 01-2022
Skills
- Media Production
- Production Management
- Budget oversight and reporting
- Schedule Management
- Client relations
- Collaborative teamwork
- Script Breakdowns/Shot listing
- Permits, Contracts
- Set Protocols and Safety Briefings
- Google Suite organization
Accomplishments
- Delivered a TEDx talk featured on the official TEDx YouTube channel, highlighting strong communication and verbal skills - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePk23y3zheY
Certification
- Trinity ESOL Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) - Grade 8
Score : Distinction
- The Mark Milsome Foundation - Film and TV Online Safety Passport Course
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Limited Working
Timeline
Project Manager
DisruptHer CIC
05.2025 - Current
Film Production Assistant
Creative Commercials Media & Entertainment Limited
04.2024 - 09.2024
Freelance Video Producer
BritCityBeats
07.2023 - 03.2024
Client & Production Associate
Dreamsmine Business Solutions Private Limited
04.2023 - 09.2023
Filmmaker (Independent)
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Practical Filmmaking
MetFilm School London
High School Diploma -
The Ardee School Goa (International)
References
- Kavino Nagulendren (Director, DisruptHer)
kavino@myamedia.co.uk
+44 7944 209837
- Alexander Kudaravalli (Director, Creative Commercials Media)
bhagamati@gmail.com
+91 98480 48444
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