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The Role of A Creative Producer in Films
Expert: Kartik Shah
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Embarking on his journey from Assistant Producer at Viacom18 to contributing to projects like Made In Heaven, The Archies & Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, Kartik has intricately crafted stories in the entertainment realm.
Dive into the industry’s dynamics with Kartik. Whether you’re a budding filmmaker, writer, or producer, this interactive session promises to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of cinematic arts. Kartik will share insights on creative production, script selection, responsibilities, and the role of a creative producer.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the creative side of content creation for films and OTT. Join us for a session that unveils the artistry behind the scenes with a creative producer.
- Introduction to Creative Producing
- Key Responsibilities of a Creative Producer
- Collaboration and Communication
- Industry Analysis

Kartik Shah
Creative Producer at Tiger Baby- 56:29/58:14: Mindset working for a larger enterprise / failure as a stepping stone to success
- 58:47/59:47: How to get through Tiger Baby & stepwise application process
- 1:00:48/1:01:00: Understanding Intellectual Property (IP)
- 1:01:14/1:02:49: Roles clarity in the presence of a showrunner
- 1:03:20/1:03:57: Internship roles
- 1:04:30/1:06:16: Fundamental differences between web series and traditional content
- 1:06:59/1:08:15: Balancing creative freedom and commercial viability
- 1:08:40/1:12:18: Brand-specific aspects
- 1:12:31/1:13:32: Pitching scripts to Tiger Baby
- 1:13:40/1:14:49: Creative Producer’s role as a showrunner
- 1:15:23/1:18:58: Annual production numbers of web series & films
- 1:19:21/1:22:00: Availability of Creative Producer courses in India
- 1:22:08/1:23:18: Approach to attaining business and financial skills for the industry
- 1:23:32/1:25:28: Selling products on OTT platforms
- 1:25:46/1:26:56: Pursuing multiple skills effectively
- 1:27:05/1:28:42: Guidelines for sending synopses
- 1:29:02/1:31:00: Distinction between Creative Producer and Production Designer roles
- 1:31:08/1:35:25: Scope for independent producers
- 1:36:13/1:44:48: Achieving an executive producer credit as a writer-director
- 1:45:09/1:46:00: Recommended books and podcasts
- 1:46:40/1:47:19: Checklist, if available
- 1:48:27/1:51:50: Expected response timeframes
- 1:52:47/1:57:48: Concluding with a thank you note
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Contents
- 00:24/02:04: Love for storytelling: An inspiration
- 02:16/04:14: Educational qualification as a content writer
- 06:42/08:16: Managing a career
- 08:27/14:50: Role of a creative, akin to a Project Manager
- 15:00/17:18: Identifying talents
- 17:45/23:25: Attributes for successfully operating as a Content Producer
- 23:52/25:00: Difference between a Producer and a Content Producer
- 25:36/29:08: The search and research for scripts
- 29:42/31:48: Writing structures and fundamental differences between writing for screen and novel
- 32:34/36:38: Responsibilities within a larger machinery
- 36:53/40:18: Preconditions for presenting the script
- 40:27/46:18: Amicable atmosphere of working and collaborating relations with studios
- 47:20/56:06: Number of streaming platforms
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