Summary

Bhavani Rao has been in the entertainment industry for 20+ years - A unique 360-degree content experience encompass television production, programming, development, to transmedia storytelling,Currently looking for temp/Freelance in production.

Credits

6/13 – 12/14

Producer VEX

TV — Bhavani Entertainment Details
6/13 – 12/14

Was fortunate enough to option VEX, a brilliant graphic novel byBrian Shearer and Danny Paris. Currently working on pilot and pitching it to various production companions

12/13 – 2/14

Producer (DIRECTOR) Unfiltered

Digital — Bhavani Entertainment Details
12/13 – 2/14

A short skit in 3 , Unfiltered is another production of Heather and Bhavani. Heather wrote the comedy shorts in 2012. Just locked a location for free in NY, currently working on casting and crew.

5/12 – 12/13

Producer (DIRECTOR) TIME-2-SETTLE.COM

Digital — Bhavani Entertainment Details
5/12 – 12/13

Worked with screenwriter Heather Gordan Huntington to bring this short to life. We shoot over 2 days and had two crews.Due to family emergency, post production was delayed. Short will be released at the beginning of next year. Currently in final post, as well as creating marketing and promotion plans.

6/08 – 7/11

Director of Programming Sezmi

Sezmi Details
6/08 – 7/11

Analyzed Linear and VOD to optimize presentation of content in our personalized, multi-platform environment. Interpreted audience and ratings analysis to create content promotional strategies that enhance the visibility and consumption of Sezmi’s offerings, as well as promote key shows for our content partners.

11/07 – 3/08

Producer (Awards-Watch) Awards Watch

Reelz — Digital — Reelz Channel Details
11/07 – 3/08

Developed production schedules and initiatives synergistic with programming, marketing & ad sales departments. Worked with on-air talent to create online grassroots marketing efforts, planned for all major awards season events—from nomination to on-air coverage and the awards shows (Golden Globes, Oscars,etc.) themselves.

4/05 – 11/07

Producer SOAPnet.com

Soap Opera Network — TV — Disney/ABC Television Group Details
4/05 – 11/07

Served as site operation producer for SOAPnet.com, ABC Daytime and SOAPnetic. Produced online video clips for original programming on SOAPnet. Orchestrated game build-out to attract SOAPnet’s female demographic. Conceptualized and produced various features including the Path to Divadom game and soap opera-themed horoscopes for SOAPnet.com.

8/06 – 4/07

Producer Soapnetic

Soap Opera Network — Digital — Disney/ABC Television Group Details
8/06 – 4/07

Worked on SOAPnetic's launch and getting all the short content ready for launch. Had to work extensively with Legal, On Air promotions and digital to get all content ready for launch.

5/02 – 8/02

Production Assistant Leela

Film (Feature-length) — Lemon Tree Films
5/02 – 8/02

Orgs

  • Women of Color Unite (WOCU)
  • SAWIE - South Asian Women in Entertainment
  • SAIE - South Asians in Entertainment
  • AAPI Creatives

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: Asian
  • Gender: Woman

Media

  • Game on! - DORITOS Crash the Super Bowl 2016

  • Ep 1: Make Up With Jen: The Ultimate Make Up Tutorial

Recos

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Education

Class of '95

St. John's University

BS. Communication Arts

Skills

  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • voice over
  • Broadcast
  • Commercials
  • Content Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Digital Media
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Media Production
  • New Media
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Field Producing
  • Final Draft
  • Pre-production
  • Screenwriting
  • Development
  • Comedy
  • Feature Films
  • HD Video
  • Short Films
  • Camera
  • Sound
  • Web Video
  • Broadcast Television
  • Digital Video
  • Production Managment
  • Social Networking
  • Final Cut Studio
  • Dvd
  • Multimedia
  • Content Management
  • Streaming Media
  • creative producer
  • User Experience
  • Digital Asset Management
  • VOD
  • Digital Distribution