Shivani Srivastava (T): +1 416-678-3256 (E): [email protected] Canadian Citizen, Ontario Resident

About Me

I am a Production Manager well versed in handling shows from beginning to end across various topics and budget levels. I have worked across specialist factual documentaries and docudramas, managing budgets ranging from $450,000 CAD to $10,600,000 CAD. I have experience working out in the field, managing both small and large production teams, and enjoy the challenges and complexities that come with film and television production.

Credits

Production Manager | yap films inc. How it Feels to be Free Feature Doc / PBS Toronto, Ontario — June 2020 to Present - 1 x 90 min documentary feature directed by Yoruba Richen that focuses on six of the most influential African-American female entertainers and their impact on American culture.

Production Manager | yap films inc. State of the Planet CBC Toronto, Ontario — Jan 2020 to March 2020 - 1 x 60 min The Nature of Things special, directed by Christine Nielsen and presented by David Suzuki, that looks at the latest scientific research around climate change. Production put on hiatus in March 2020 due to Covid-19.

Production Manager | FilmBlanc Inc. Connecting the Dots Feature Doc / TV-5 Toronto, Ontario — Aug 2019 to Jan 2020 - 1 x 90 min feature documentary, produced and directed by Noemi Weis, that focuses on the global youth mental health crisis.

Production Manager | Antica Productions Spirit to Soar Feature Doc Toronto, Ontario — Aug 2019 to Dec 2019 - 1 x 60 min feature documentary, based on Tanya Talaga’s book Seven Fallen Feathers, that focuses on the effect of colonization, genocide and intergenerational trauma on the Indigenous populations in and around Thunder Bay.

Production Manager | Antica Productions Fursuna | Captive Feature Doc / TVO Toronto, Ontario — March 2019 to July 2019 - 1 x 90 min feature documentary (with a 1 x 60 min cutdown), led by Mellissa Fung and Shelley Saywell, focused on the healing of women previously kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Production Supervisor | Nutopia Ltd & Dune Films Jesus: His Life History Channel / A&E Ouarzazate, Morocco — Sept 2018 to Dec 2018 - 8 x 42min docudrama series focusing on the life of Jesus told through stories of those closest to him. Moved to Morocco to oversee the 10-week drama shoot, working closely with Drama Line Producer, 1st AD, and Moroccan Producer managing the drama budget.

Series Production Manager | Nutopia Ltd Jesus: His Life History Channel / A&E London, UK — May 2018 to Sept 2018 - 8 x 42min docudrama series focusing on the life of Jesus told through stories of those closest to him. Series produced by Jane Root and Ben Goold. Production Manager | Nutopia Ltd Detroit: Comeback City History Channel London, UK — March 2018 to May 2018 - 1 x 42min documentary for the Ford Motor Company and Civic Entertainment Group on Detroit’s past, present, and future. Series produced by Jane Root, Simon Willgoss, and Patrick Uden.

Production Manager | VIXPIX Films Ltd Neanderthals: Meet Your Ancestors BBC 2 / PBS London, UK — Oct 2016 to March 2018 - 2 x 42min documentary series on the history of Neanderthals and what they would be like in the modern world, produced and directed by Oscar-winner Vikram Jayanti. Program was made in conjuncture with Andy Serkis’ The Imaginarium and Jellyfish Pictures.

Producer London, UK & Vancouver, Canada — Oct 2015 to Jan 2018 - Freelance producer for various independent short films & corporate videos. Clients include: Internet Watch Foundation, Supra Deus Productions, and South West Grid.

Development Intern | Mercury Filmworks Ottawa, Canada — May 2012 to Aug 2012 - Part of the backgrounds department team on Disney’s animated television show Jake and the Neverland Pirates, and researcher for the company, with specific focus on iOS application development for their television shows.

Production Assistant | Zed Filmworks House at the End of the Street Feature Film Ottawa, Canada — June 2010 to Aug 2010 - Office runner in pre-production and on-set runner in production. Film directed by Mark Tonderai and produced by Aaron Ryder & Rob Menzies.

Education

MET Film School, London, UK MA with Merit in Business & Producing, November 2016 Graduation - Winner, Best Feature Film Pitch, December 2015 - Winner, Best New TV Show Pitch - Comedy & Reality, February 2016 - Winner, Best New Business Pitch, June 2016

Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Bachelor of Arts (Honours), April 2015 Graduation - Major in Film and Media - Minor in Global Development

Skills & Languages

I am a dynamic, resourceful, and responsible production manager with the ability to successfully bring both small and large scale projects on budget and on schedule. Competencies include: • MovieMagic Budgeting & Scheduling • PMI (Production Management Integration developed by Kai Consulting) • Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel & Outlook (inclusive of Mac equivalents) • Fluent in English & Hindi with additional working proficiency in French

References

NORMA MENDOZA, Executive Producer - Fursana (T): +1 (416) 505-5001 (E): [email protected]

KIRSTY URQUHART-DAVIES, Line Producer - Jesus: His Life (T): +44 (0)20 7299 3430 (E): [email protected]

NED DOWD, Drama Line Producer - Jesus: His Life (T): + 44 (0) 7961 016453 (E): [email protected]

More references available on request.