Photography, Cinematography, Event Management, Production

Arunita Sircar Contact: +91-953*******

E-mail : *************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Current Manipal, India

Bachelors of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication (BAJC) Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC), Manipal University. GPA

7.20

Currently pursuing

PUC / +2

Arts, St. Xavier’s College, HSC

GPA

7.4

Mumbai

WORK EXPERIENCE

Company Comet Media Foundation, Mumbai

Duration 1 MONTH

Summary

Played a key role in implementing digital roadmap projects and documentaries

Instrumental in fine editing and sketch preparation for mock stories and short films

Live teaching workshop shooting for TISS University, Mumbai

Editing of various documentaries on FCP

Company R.K. Swamy BBDO, Chennai

Duration 1 MONTH

Summary

Gained exposure to the advertising industry

Worked across various domains from design implementation to processing short commercial films

Learnt new mind mapping techniques and new trends in creating concepts for scripts

Wrote script for the blood donation advertisement

Shot an advertisement to increase awareness for blood donation amongst the youth and edited the video

Company Pathway Productions, Chennai

Duration 1 MONTH

Summary

Developed a mass awareness drive on blood donation

Created a filming assignment with prime focus on cinematography and screenplay exposure to the advertising industry

Closely collaborated with experts to fine tune camera angles-axis and neater editing practices Company CNBC-TV18, Mumbai

Duration 6 WEEKS

Summary

Production intern at CNBC-TV18, Mumbai

Assisted the Production team for various outdoor as well as indoor shoots

Part of Making It Big Season 6 and Decoding Business Growth

Edited videos for the same as well for India Healthcare Awards

Transcribing bytes and interviews for a couple of shows Company Article-19, Manipal University

Duration 10 MONTHS (Present)

Summary

Program Planner for Article-19, annual communication fest of SOC, Manipal

Delegating work to every department

Supervising the Finance part of the fest

Managing the speakers for the fest

Designing the layout of the fest

Graphic designing for posters for the fest

STRENGTHS

Enterprising attitude coupled with articulate communication skills and an innovative approach

Acknowledged for quick adaptability and willingness to take on challenging roles

Strong team player having led initiatives at various levels

Keen to explore opportunities in advertising and production

Well-versed in content generation with strong IT skills and Photography POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND EXTRA CURRICULARS

Technical Heal of ADA, in-house dramatics club of Manipal University.

Directed a theatrical adaption of Shakespeare’s Macbeth

Reported for Manipal-based news daily, AM Plus, as part of college work.

Emcee for talent shows hosted by colleges in Manipal.

Part of an in-house street play social specializing in regular drama content and activism

Handled production and marketing aspects while designing collaterals for posters and teasers for an ADA, in-house dramatics club.

Pushed for advertising revenue and video publicity

Senior Journalist at The Manipal Journal. Published feature stories on VIP visits, food festivals and conducted interviews of renowned personalities

Winner of the Best Graphic Design award organized by Article 19, a core communication fest

Recognized for excellent script execution and resource management

Received appreciation from teachers and seniors for high screenplay quality and handling logistics

Winner of Lights Camera Action, a short filmmaking competition, organized at the University level college festival

Shot trailers for short movies selected for film festivals and inter college events

Actively associated as member of the Organizing Committee at Article 19, an annual cultural extravaganza in Manipal

Led a Delegate team at Malhar St Xaviers’s national festival in Mumbai

Emerged winner at the Mumbai District Level Badminton and Table Tennis championships against tough opponents

Represented Greater Mumbai and declared runner’s up in Zonal Table Tennis tournaments

Demonstrated active leadership as team captain at several sporting levels

Consecutive winner of Table Tennis tournaments held in college and school

Avid Basketball enthusiast and regular at sporting meets in University and High School

Headed large-scale events and school programs such as for handicapped children in Cambodia

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