Devashish Shedge

Dear Sir/ Madam
Greetings for the day!
Hope this finds you fine!
Many thanks for the opportunity presented by you.
I’ve been working in the field of media, extensively for the last 30 odd years donning many hats, as a freelance actor/director, tutor, mentor, coordinator and as an expert. Films, TV, Radio, Theater, Journalism and Mass Communication are my fields of expertise. 
I’ve been known for my creative and technical excellence, eye for detail, go-getter attitude and resolute determination in maximizing quality in fast paced environments.
I’ve always delivered high quality work on time, in time-critical projects and even otherwise.
I take pride in the fact that I’ve outstanding interpersonal skills in relating all echelons of staff, students and management.
I’ve had the privilege of working with prominent personalities of Films, Television, Radio and Theater.
Being organized and analytical with penchant for multitasking, without compromising in quality and productivity I’m quite capable of mastering new tasks and managing multiple responsibilities.
For last about five years I’ve diversified to teaching and mentoring UG/PG students. I’ve been teaching and mentoring students in Radio/T V Journalism, Basics in Broadcast Media, Communication and soft skills, Public speaking, GD, PI, Grooming and Personality development to name a few. My teaching abilities are not only limited to above fields but I can be quite at home with any subject in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Here’s wishing for a fruitful and long academic association with you and your eminent institution which shall usher in a win-win situation.
Kindly advice,
Yours truly

( Devashish Shedge)
 

FILM DIRECTOR / CREATIVE HEAD /STATION HEAD/ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Creative and highly talented professional FILM DIRECTOR / SENIOR CREATIVE DIRECTOR / PROGRAMMING
HEAD with high quality experience and known for creative and technical excellence, offering discerning eye for detail, 
creative flair, and resolute determination to maximize quality in fast-paced environments. Ability to execute balanced 
judgment in time-critical projects, deliver on-time, high-quality work. Exceed performance goals and customer 
requirements. Ability to wear different hats, in diversified environments. 
Possess over 30 years of experience in Media / Entertainment industry in India / UAE with a good technical 
understanding of pre & post film production activities. Proven ability in independently directing, producing and 
managing shootings for FEATURE FILMS / DOCUMENTARIES / TELEVISION COMMERCIALS /CORPORATE 
FILMS / MUSIC VIDEOS/ LIVE PROGRAMS/ EVENTS/ PROMOS / TELE-FILMS / TV SERIALS including acting 
in Television Serials / Theater & Films, researching work and interviews for many projects of different 
genres. 
Has an outstanding interpersonal skill, extremely articulate and personable with unique ability to relate to all levels of 
staff, management and clients. Worked with prominent personalities of television and film Industry in INDIA. 
Organized, analytical with capacity to easily master new tasks and manage multiple responsibilities, without 
compromise on quality and productivity. 
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Teaching - Pre-Production / Post Production Activities
- Mentoring - Direction & Production Management
- Innovative / Creative Thinking Ability - Video Producing / Video Directing / Video Editing 
- Well Connected with Celebrities/ film stars. - Live Shows / Program Management 
- Radio Programming/Research
- Acting - Advertising
- Marketing Management - Business Planning with P & L
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AURO UNIVERSITY JUL 2022 – PRESENT 
ASST. PROFESSOR Surat, Gujarat 
Recently started working as Assistant Professor (School of Journalism & Mass Communication) at Auro University, 
Surat, Gujarat. 
The subjects I teach are as follows:
1. Introduction to Journalism (BAJMC-Sem. I)
2. Understanding genres and production process of films, t v and web-series. (BAJMC- Sem. III)
3. News media management. (BAJMC- Sem. V)
4. Communication research methods (MAJMC- Sem. I)
5. Science of Living (BAJMC- Sem. I, Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy)
6. Radio Programming & Management (MAJMC- Sem. II)
7. Radio Journalism & Program Production (BAJMC- Sem. IV)
8. Documentary Film Making (BAJMC- Sem. VI)
9. Introduction to Cinema & Film Appreciation (BAJMC-Sem. II)
10. Science of Living (BAJMC- Sem. II, Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy)

MGM COMMUNITY RADIO- 90.8 FM JAN-2020 – JUNE 2022
STATION HEAD Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Worked as Station Head, Radio MGM 90.8 FM & Visiting Faculty for MGM University, Aurangabad (MAH) 
I’d been teaching & mentoring B.A. (International Journalism), M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication), 
B.A. (Economics), B.A. (Psychology), B. A. (Honours-Film Making) and MCA students.
The subjects I taught were as follows:
1. Basics of Broadcast Media
2. Intercultural Communication
3. Radio Journalism
4. Communication and Soft Skills
5. Public Speaking
6. Writing for Media
 Spearheaded and successfully re-launched, ‘RADIO MGM – 90.8 FM’ Community Radio Station with 
a team of 10 creative team members.

was associated as “Course Coordinator” for-”Short Film/Documentary Making & Dramatics” weekend 
courses, At CSRD, Ahmednagar (MAH)
 Designed Course Structure & Syllabus.
 Conducting Lectures, Practical, Screenings, Interactive Sessions, Group Discussions 
 Ideation & Content Generation
 Script-writing, Screenplay workshops
 Conducting Workshops on Direction, Pre-production, Production & Post-production
 Cinematography, Editing & Sound Techniques 
 Film Appreciation
 Coordination with Guest Faculty
 Paper Setting & Student performance assessment
 Marketing & PR
In years 2018 & 2019 toured, the entire Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra, as an Expert Speaker on, 
“Grooming & Personality Development” – A ‘Gillette’ & ‘Daily Lokmat’, Initiative. 
Covered over 45 colleges, guiding over 6000 final year Engineering, Management, Science, Arts & 
Commerce students on Interview Techniques, Grooming, and Body language & Communication.

Writing a Film Based weekly column (Marathi), in local evening daily,” Samachar” since January 2018.

RADIO NAGAR- 90.4 FM- COMMUNITY RADIO NOV-2010 – Dec-2019
STATION DIRECTOR Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Worked as- Station Director, Radio Nagar 90.4 FM for NGO “Snehalaya” in Ahmednagar
(MAH) Directed and coordinated the Launch, operations, programming plan & marketing for the station.

In 2018 did a successful short stint as “Programming Consultant”- for ‘My 94.3 F M (D B Group)
 Role included providing Content & City Insights for all ROM markets
 Show inputs for all ROM markets

VIVA ENTERTAINMENT FZCO JULY-2008 to OCT-2010
Divisional Head – (Universal Pictures International-Business Unit) Jebel Ali, DUBAI- UAE
Provided highly strategic and tactical leadership as Divisional Head – (Universal Pictures International –Business Unit) 
of this leading company engaged in the business of – Entertainment - Distribution of Home Video for Hollywood 
Studios likes Universal, Paramount, Warner & Disney. Work directly with the Managing Director to set both 
strategic and operational goals and objectives for the Division. 
Key Strategic Accomplishments: -
 Won the Universal Studios – Distributor of the Year Award for having 6 Major Releases out of the 
top 10 releases worldwide for the year 2008.

RADIO MIRCHI FM JUN-2007 – JUN-2008
Programming Head
Directed and coordinated the daily operations and business plan implementation of the company’s Aurangabad 
Station RADIO MIRCHI –FM. Fully accountable to the National Programming Head to provide visibility and monitor 
productivity.
 Spearheaded and successfully set-up and launched, ‘RADIO MIRCHI – FM’ Station with a team of 
15 creative team members.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
B E (Chemical), M A (Journalism & Mass Communication), UGC-NET and SET (Journalism & Mass 
Communication) Qualified.
Currently: Research Scholar (pursuing Ph.D.) @ College of Journalism and Mass Communication, MGM 
University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

Recently did the, UGC-HRDC,’’8th Gurudakshata’, Faculty Induction Program (FIP) with Guru Ghasidas 
Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (CG)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Filmography: 
Feature Film - Marathi
Raasta Roko – Director 
Web-series: Veer Savarkar: Stories on Superstitions (Currently shooting is on)

Documentaries:
Power of Education Sectors in India
Trustee Training Program for Federation of Jain Educational Institutes
Importance of Modern Technology in Education

Television Commercials:
Uro Cola
Aromatic Beauty Soap
Aromatic Laundry Soap
Aromatic Detergent Powder

Video album :
Becheniyo Ko Karaar Aa Gayaa - Das Music
Corporate films:
Reliance Silicons
Thermax
Videocon
Sejal Glass Pvt. Ltd.
General Seals Pvt. Ltd.

Films as Associate director Hindi feature film:
Chandni Bar
Trishakti

Marathi feature film: As an actor
Taichya Bangdya
Sakhi Mazhi
Gabhara

A Fakt Tuch

Tarri

Tele-films as Associate Director:
Double Game
Sangini - Zee
Anant – Zee

Television Serials - Hindi - (Chief Asst. Director)
Rihaai
Brig. Balwant Bhavan
Zakhm
Yo! Mamaji
Vishwasghat
Khilwad

Television Serials - Hindi - As actor
Alpaviram
Shapath
Ekmahal Ho Sapno Ka
Brig Balvant Bhavan
Shakalaka Boom

Television Serials - Marathi (Actor, Asst Director)
Kalokh
No Problem
Paaul Khuna
Eka Haatachi Taali
Sanskar
Timir – Katha

Marathi Theatre Professional - As Director
Mantra Mugdha
Hee Gang Tumchi Aamchi 
Baikocha Khun Kasa karawa

Theatre Marathi Professional - As Actor
Shreemant
Aaicha Ghar Unhacha
Sath Sobat
Sastang Namaskar

Theatre Marathi - Amateur - As Director
Mahayatra
Mahanirvan
Komal Gandhar
Pagala Ghoda
Premachya Gava Jave
Suryachhi Pille
Theater
Darshan Digdarshan
Savlya Haravelelya Bhavlya
Aasa Ha Khel

Theatre Gujrathi Professional - As actor
Sorry Wrong Number
Raj Rani
Angat Angat Naam Hata
Sambandhoni Pehle Par
Mission East Pakistan – 1971

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient in the use of: Radio Software – RCS
                                      MS-Office - (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

AWARDS / RECOGNITION

Best Actor and Director for Marathi play (Mahayatra - 1991) – Maharashtra State Dramatics Competition.

Best Actor and Director for Marathi play (Darshan Digdarshan - 1993) – Maharashtra State Dramatics Competition.

Best Director for Marathi Play (Savlya Haravlelya Bhavlya - 1995) – Maharashtra State Dramatics Competition.

Best Film- Social Category (Rasta-Roko-2006) Sanskruti Kaladarpan Award

REFERENCES: Available upon request
 

Master's in Journalism and Mass Communication

Pursuing Ph D at MGM University, Aurangabad ( Mah)

NET - SET Qualified