RAASHI DESAI

ac95kr@r.postjobfree.com 732-***-**** raashidesai.com

PRODUCER. DIRECTOR. EDITOR.

Raashi Desai is a NJ/NY based filmmaker with a passion for all things positive and uplifting. Since graduating from the School of Visual Arts, Raashi has produced, directed, and edited countless videos for various digital platforms and has amassed over 3M views. Her passion for girl power, music, dance, and storytelling has led her on a journey to powerful content that is sure to make you smile. Her work has been featured on Bollyshake, Brown Girl Magazine, India Today, Brwncltr, and more!

FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER + PHOTOGRAPHER JUNE 2014-PRESENT ONE PERSON TEAM FROM CONCEPTUALIZING TO RELEASE raashidesai.com/reel Finding locations for short dance videos and making a choreographer’s vision come to life Videography/photography for events, putting together and managing a team WONDROUS MAN (working title) OCTOBER -DECEMBER 2018 2ND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DIRECTOR: Mukul Abhyankar

Feature film featuring cast and crew from all over the world. The film is currently awaiting production. DOUBLE TAP JULY-AUGUST 2018

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR: ROHAN CHATTERJEE Pilot episode of a web series. https://youtu.be/olHYHfCdjH0 THE UPSTREAM STORY DECEMBER 2017

CAMERA OPP DIRECTOR: ADITYA PATWARDHAN

Feature film. Provided additional footage for the film. DIRTY DANCING: THE SHAADI MAY-AUGUST 2017

CO-DIRECTOR, CO-WRITER, EDITOR CO-DIRECTOR: SHIVANI BADGI 20 min film, Story of “Dirty Dancing” reimagined at a modern day Indian wedding . https://tinyurl.com/y4b2s74y A DOT COM MOM JUNE-AUGUST 2015

LINE PRODUCER, UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER DIRECTOR: MEENA NERURKAR Marathi feature film. Released on Amazon Prime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf5suKM63Fo 100: THE TRIBUTE JANUARY-APRIL 2014

CO-DIRECTOR, CO-WRITER, EDITOR CO-DIRECTOR: SIDDHI SUNDAR 20 min film that highlights the first 100 years of hindi cinema. 50k+ views on YouTube. https://tinyurl.com/y2k2olz2 PROJECTS

RAMTA JOGI - EXODUS EK LADKI KO DEKHA

2M+ VIEWS 200K+ VIEWS ACROSS PLATFORMS

BOLLYWOOD BACHELORETTE NAINOWALE NE

50K+ VIEWS 275K+ VIEWS

EDUCATION

School of Visual Arts, New York, NY Graduation: May 2015 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film and Video, Editing

SKILLS

● Communication between team

members to streamline projects

● Use Google apps efficiently to keep

track of project updates

● Brainstorming ideas to take the

initial idea to the next level

● FINAL CUT PRO

● PREMIERE PRO

● LIGHTROOM

● SCHEDULING

● AUDACITY

● Putting together ideas to

boost social media

presence

● Script breakdown

● Positive client relations

WORK EXPERIENCE

LION PARTY FILMS SEPTEMBER 2017-PRESENT

Founder, Creative Director https://tinyurl.com/yy6tg76o Produce comedic videos for various online platforms Collaborate with different bands and artists to create content Lion Party Films is based on the idea of the kitty party -- a group of female friends coming together to share stories and enjoy each other's company. Through our video content, we seek to represent the voices and artistry of our generation with new and enticing narratives that merge unique identities. PUNCHED PRODUCTIONS, Brooklyn, NY JUNE 2016-MARCH 2017 Executive Assistant https://www.punched.tv/

Manage the CEO and CCO's calendars and scheduled meetings with networks Assisted in running the development meetings, contributed to ideas, and helped move along the process

Punched is dedicated to making eye-opening documentary and reality series, fostering creativity, and moving TV forward.

MAKER STUDIOS, Los Angeles, CA JUNE-AUGUST 2014

Post Production Intern

Organized media, logged music, and performed other prep for editors Currently: Disney Digital Network

MOKSHA ARTS, New York, NY JANUARY 2014-PRESENT

Dance Instructor http://mokshaarts.com/

Teach Bollywood dance to children ages 3-18

Help organize shows through putting together costumes and props Edit videos that play during shows

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