Ravi Deshpande
Head, Direction and Screenwriting / Film Programme Lead

With over three decades of experience as a filmmaker and a career spanning across advertising, digital media, social media, and television. Ravi Deshpande has produced and post-produced films and videos in Australia, India, and Africa, working with diverse crews. Having taught at premier film schools and mentored aspiring filmmakers, his expertise includes directing and producing advertising TV commercials for top FMCG brands like Unilever, Proctor & Gamble, and Colgate Palmolive. He has also worked extensively on creating digital and social media content, leveraging his knowledge of the changing media landscape.
Work Experience: Ravi has worked on over 50 film projects. His approach emphasizes mindfulness toward diversity, ensuring that his work reflects a broad range of human experiences. Ravi is deeply involved in mentoring, conducting workshops, and curently teaches film direction and screenwriting at various institutions such as Annapurna College, FTII, SRFTI, and MICA. His diverse career reflects a commitment to excellence in both the creative and technical aspects of filmmaking.
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