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RAVI AJIT CHOPRA
Key Skills
- Producer / Director with over Ten years TV experience in Factual, Documentary, Entertainment.
- Produced innovative Online Multiplatform Film Project called ‘Dracula Bytes 5D’.
- On Dracula project, looked after a budget of 100k & 35 cast/crew. Shot in pinewood studios.
- Network credits for Channel 4, BBC and Sky TV.
- P/D: 23 x 30 mins, 50+ x 4mins vt-inserts.
- Fully trained Editor using Final Cut Pro. Also experienced in Avid Express and Adobe Premiere.
- Experienced Grader using Magic Bullet and Encoder using Sorenson Squeeze / Compressor.
- Highly accomplished Self-shooter on Canon 5D/7D, EX1, EX3, Z1, Z5E & Panasonic HVX-201.
- Experienced TV Presenter, interviewing renowned world film talent for BBC and other Broadcasters.
- Experienced in Multiplatform & TV Content Production & Exploitation, Internet, Mobile, IPTV.
- Worked on Drama / Film productions as 1st A.D & Associate Producer.
- Filmed abroad in Europe, Maldives, Brazil and USA.
Credits
‘BBC Films / BBC Films Network’
Producer / Director / Presenter
Oct 2009 – Present
Various Behind The Scenes Filmmaking Features of BBC Films Productions
Directed Ewan McGregor for a BBC Films TV Commercial (Produced & Post by Red Bee Media), currently Broadcasting on BBC1 & BBC2. Directed & Edited behind the scenes features on many films, including Streetdance 2, Tamara Drewe, The First Grader, West Is West and Brighton Rock. Also Directed and Presented coverage of the Bafta Film Awards 2010 & 2011 with a full crew. Shot on Red, 5D, HDV cameras and all pieces edited using Final Cut Pro and graded in Magic Bullet. Currently working on a freelance basis.
‘Dracula Bytes’ – 5D Labs
Producer / Editor / Grader
Feb 2010 – July 2010
Ground-breaking Online Multiplatform Film Project
5D storytelling represents a process where integral elements and scenes of a story get dispersed systematically across multiple multi-media devices, i.e Smartphones, Skype, Email, etc. The viewer receives the story in chapters on different formats, creating a unified and coordinated entertainment experience. Worked on project as a Producer, Editor and Grader, creating Film, Internet and Mobile content. Responsible for looking after a budget of £100k and 35 cast/crew, shot in pinewood studios. Can be viewed in Showreels Dracula Bytes page.
‘RocknRolla’ – Warner Bros / Future Cinema
Producer / Director
Sep – Oct 2008
Behind The Scenes Feature
Produced and Directed feature about the launch of Guy Ritchie’s new gangster film ‘RocknRolla’. Responsible for Directing 3 HD cameras to cover explosive cinematic event.
‘Word On The Street’–Wide-I-Films for Sky TV 824
Producer / Director
Oct 2006 – July 2008
All Film Related Coverage on TV Magazine Entertainment Show
23 x 30 Magazine Entertainment Show. Weekly show covering all the latest events in the world Music, Fashion and Film in London. Directed all Film-related coverage and Interviewed all major A-List talent, including Denzel Washington, Adrian Brodey, Will Smith & Dustin Hoffman.
‘We In Cinema’(Pilot) – Cinema P.Productions for Channel 4
Producer / Director
Mar 2006 – June 2006
TV Documentary about Film School ‘Cinema Nosso’ in Brazil
TV Documentary about Film / Media School in Brazil looking at the Political and Social work of Media Arts School ‘Cinema Nosso’ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Set-up by the Producers of the Oscar nominated film ‘City Of God’, the school empowers youngsters from the favela’s to tell their own stories, by making short films. 1 x 30 Documentary – Shot in Brazil, made in collaboration with Miramax Films and O2 Filmes.
‘Trent 2 Rent’ (Independent Film) – Zoom Films
Associate Producer
Nov 2005 – Jan 2006
Drama
Half hour gritty drama, about the rarely exposed world of male prostitution in London. Responsibilities included coordinating shooting in 20 locations in 8 days (cast of 21 people) and 1st A.D on-set, shot on HD. Written and Directed by filmmaker Cassius Matthias (Former Personal Assistant to the late Anthony Minghella)
‘Action For Brazil’s Children Trust’ (Commercial) – Bikini Films
Producer / Director
April 2005 – May 2005
Commercial
3 mins appeal Commercial for Brazilian street children’s charity in the U.K. Features a five year-old girl on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, describing her way of life. Executive Produced by the Oscar Nominated Director of ‘City Of God & Constant Gardener, Fernando Meirelles. Instrumental in raising 100k for ABC Trust. Shot in Brazil.
‘Music Videos’ (Various Artists) – Bikini Films
Director
Jan 2005 – Oct 2005
Represented by world-renowned commercials production-company for Music Videos work. Owned by Award winning commercials Director Andy Morahan.
‘Pulled’ – Double Act Films for Channel 4
Director
Jul 2001 – Oct 2001
Reality Dating Show
Directed half hour pilot for Channel 4, a Dating show with a difference where two opponents compete against one another by scoring dating points, everything is filmed undercover with hidden cameras. Filmed on the beaches of Spain.
‘Now.com’ – Transworld International for Now.com
Assistant Producer
Mar 2000 – Feb 2001
Worked on one of the first Internet TV Channels called Now.com, a groundbreaking project which was 10 years ahead of its time, even before YouTube. Duties included Directing/Editing V.T Inserts on half hour music show MP3TV, aired Online and on TV.
‘Researcher’ – Hewland International (Previous Credits)
‘Future Night’ – Computer Channel / Sky TV (Magazine Technology Show)
‘Gamesmaster 6’ – Channel 4 (Videogames Entertainment Show)
‘Technophobes Guide To The Future’ – BBC2 (Technology Magazine Show)
‘Wanted’– Pilot for Channel 4 (Hide & Seek Entertainment Show)
‘Gamesmaster 5’ – Channel 4 (Videogames Entertainment Show)
‘Watch This Space’ – Channel 4 (Live Youth Magazine Show)
Qualifications
Digital Video Camera Filming Positive Film & T.V
16mm Film Course Four Corners Film
Dvision non-linear, on-line editing Cynergy Broadcast
9 GCSE Passes Grade A-C Parkfield High School
Interests
I try to live a balanced lifestyle by meditating, weight training and jogging. I like to loose myself and go for long walks, my saviours are Battersea and Regents Park in London. I have a real passion for going to see Musicals, Theatre and Films, my favourite musical is ‘Phantom Of The Opera’, and one of my favourite films is ‘The Fisher King’ Directed by Terry Gilliam. My favourite music is from the 70’s, including Soul, Funk, Disco, Rare Groove and Jazz.
References
Ravi’s unique portfolio of skills – covering Directing, Filming, Editing and Presenting – ensures that he is an invaluable production member to work with on any project relating to film, broadcast or multiplatform production. All of Ravi’s packages were of an exceptionally high quality and were much appreciated at the BBC; in particular his coverage of the Baftas and British Independent Film Awards, which earned praise from BBC Films’ Managing Director Jane Wright. I enthusiastically recommend his talents.
James Rocarols (Content Producer), BBC Film Network / BBC Films
We were particularly pleased with the BAFTA coverage, his delivered film was fantastic, and far exceeded our expectations. I have no hesitation recommending Ravi’s work to you. From our point of view, he delivered exceptional work.
Jacqui Barr (Marketing), BBC Films
Ravi is extremely dedicated and has a strong commitment with the work he does. He has helped us immensely in keeping ABC Trust alive.
Fernando Meirelles (Director: City Of God & The Constant Gardener)