Soumya Rastogi
Project Manager
Mumbai
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive VFX Production Manager with 9+ years of experience overseeing end-to-end visual effects workflows for feature films, television, and streaming content. Proven track record of managing complex schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and delivering high-quality VFX shots on time and within budget. Adept at cross-functional communication, coordinating with artists, supervisors, vendors, and clients to ensure creative goals align with production realities. Skilled in Shot Grid and project management tools, with a deep understanding of the VFX pipeline from previz to final comp. Recognized for strong leadership, problem-solving under pressure, and the ability to keep teams aligned and motivated in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Manager
MPC - Moving Picture
2022.07 - 2024.02
- Break down scripts or shot lists into manageable tasks and milestones.
- Forecast resource needs and potential bottlenecks.
- Assist producers in tracking budgets and ensuring projects stay within financial constraints.
- Use production tracking tools (e.g.ShotGrid) to assign and monitor tasks and shots.
- Organize daily stand-ups, dailies, and review sessions.
- Provide regular progress reports to internal stakeholders and clients.
Senior Production Coordinator
Philmcgi
2021.07 - 2022.07
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of the production team.
- Maintain and track production schedules, milestones, and deadlines.
- Act as a liaison between creative, technical, and production departments.
- Facilitate meetings and reviews, take notes and ensure follow-up actions are tracked.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of final outputs.
- Collaborate with department leads to assess resource needs and availability.
Department Manager
88 Pictures
2020.01 - 2021.05
- Define project scope, deliverables, and timelines in coordination with VFX supervisors and producers.
- Adjust team assignments based on workload and production priorities.
- Work with the pipeline/technical teams to improve or troubleshoot tools and processes.
- Attend daily/weekly production meetings and communicate updates clearly to the team.
- Report status, risks, and needs to upper management or production teams.
Production Coordinator
Yash Raj Films-YFX
2019.01 - 2019.12
- Work with production managers and supervisors to build and maintain schedules.
- Relay feedback from directors/supervisors to the appropriate teams.
- Keep logs of submissions and feedback cycles.
- Act as the main point of contact between the departments for status updates and feedback from upstream and downstream.
- Ensure feedback from directors/supervisors is correctly understood and implemented.
Production Coordinator
Swastik Productions- One Life Studios
2018.01 - 2018.12
- Forecast resource needs and potential bottlenecks.
- Manage change orders and scope creep.
- Bridge communication between VFX supervisors, artists, production teams from sets, and editorial teams.
- Escalate critical issues to senior production staff or supervisors when needed.
Production Coordinator
IRealities Technology PVT LTD
2015.09 - 2017.12
- Maintain and track production schedules, milestones, and deadlines.
- Generate and distribute regular production reports.
- Organize and prepare assets for internal and client reviews.
- Collaborate with department leads to assess resource needs and availability.
- Flag any concerns regarding delivery or quality early on.
- Follow up on vendor deadlines and ensure shot deliveries stay on track.
- Maintain logs of internal reviews and feedback from supervisors.
Education
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
Doon University
Dehradun, India 2013.09 - 2015.09
BBA - Commerce
Bareilly University
Bareilly, India 2011.03 - 2013.08
Skills
- Project & Schedule Management
- Communication & Leadership
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Software Proficiency
- Client & Vendor Coordination
- Team Mentorship & Development
Timeline
Production Manager
MPC - Moving Picture
2022.07 - 2024.02
Senior Production Coordinator
Philmcgi
2021.07 - 2022.07
Department Manager
88 Pictures
2020.01 - 2021.05
Production Coordinator
Yash Raj Films-YFX
2019.01 - 2019.12
Production Coordinator
Swastik Productions- One Life Studios
2018.01 - 2018.12
Production Coordinator
IRealities Technology PVT LTD
2015.09 - 2017.12
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
Doon University
2013.09 - 2015.09
BBA - Commerce
Bareilly University
2011.03 - 2013.08