Dhaawal Shivhare
@dhaawalshivhare
Scriptwriter and director specializing in film, TV and branded content.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a scriptwriter and director with hands-on experience across filmmaking disciplines, from script development to directing, editing and colour work. I have written and produced content for animation channels, TVCs, documentaries and digital ads, contributing high-volume ideation and scripts that drove strong audience engagement.
I have led production teams, coordinated with clients and agencies, and delivered projects from pre-production through final output, including a published political thriller and ongoing documentary pilot work. I bring a collaborative, deadline-driven approach and practical technical skills across Final Draft, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and cinematography basics.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Creative Director
Freelance
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Served as creative head on independent projects including short films and documentaries, directing, acting and overseeing camera and direction for multiple pilots and short productions.
Scriptwriter / Director
Shot a pilot for a documentary on truck drivers' lives and worked on fiction book projects, contributing script and direction for long-form storytelling.
Content Creator / Scriptwriter
Pocket Aces
May 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Produced weekly animation content for the JAMBO channel, generating ~50,000 views per video and delivering 24 ideas and 10 scripts weekly while coordinating with animators and editors to meet daily quotas.
Assistant Director
Imaginary Friend Pictures
Jul 2018 - Feb 2019 (7 months)
Managed TVC and digital ad productions across pre- to post-production, coordinated clients, agencies and freelance teams, built director dockets and led teams of 15–20 reporting to the producer.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MDFA
Diploma in Filmmaking, Filmmaking
2016 - 2017
Diploma in Filmmaking completed between April 2016 and April 2017, focusing on practical filmmaking skills.
LULovely Professional University
Bachelor of Technology, Engineering
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Technology degree completed from August 2010 to August 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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