Vibhu Srivastava joined the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles as a founding member. Her involvement in the festival led to her serving as marketing coordinator for the highly successful 'Everybody Says I'm Fine' under director, Rahul Bose. In India she then worked on Producer Bobby Bedi & Puja bedi for Roger Christian's (2nd Unit Director of Star Wars II) 'American Daylight' and was hired as production coordinator under the Kaleidoscope banner. Vibhu continued her career as an Assistant Director and Los Angeles Unit Line producer on the award winning film 'Amu' which received multiple accolades at the Berlin Film Festival, MAMI international film festival of Bombay, and was shown at Cannes, Toronto, and the Los Angeles Film Festival. Bringing some structure to the direction her life was taking Vibhu enrolled at the Los Angeles Film School where she focused on Producing, Development and Editing. She successfully produced and directed short films, ad films, music videos, and documentaries, all of which have gotten great exposure in USA.
Currently in India to set up Boundless Entertainment, she has finished a few small projects successfully which include a Medical documentary and an Indian Govt. promotional film and has been selected by Mr. Pradeep Guha to be represented by Directors Collective (www.directorscollective.in). Vibhu also is associated with Picasso Animation College, Lucknow as a creative director working with the team to rightfully develop the students as per the real world industry demands creatively and professionally.
Film / Cultural Festivals and PR events:
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
Beverly Hills, CA
Festival Affiliate - Assisted the Festival Director, Festival Programmer and other key staff on various aspects of developing, programming and marketing the festival.
White Lotus Club - Passions Productions
Beverly Hills, CA - Cannes, France
Marketing affiliate - Working with the founder of Passions Productions Ms. Pascale Fortutant in promoting, sales and marketing the White Lotus Club - and even and PR venue set up at Cannes during the Cannes film festival every year.
Los Angeles Sister Cities Festival
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment Coordinator for the performance program representing the 21 cities around the world. Assisted the Entertainment Director and the Festivals Director.
The 6th International Film Festival
Mumbai, India
Festival Assistant - Assisted Mr. Govind Swaroop, the managing trustee and festival organizers, The Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image
Films:
Personal assistant & Marketing Coordinator
Southern California
Worked with Mr. Rahul Bose, a well recognized actor, writer, and director belonging to the Indian Film Industry. Managed his meetings, and developed a marketing strategy working under his publicist Mr. Winston Emano in regard to his film 'Everybody Says, I'm Fine!'
Kaleidoscope Entertainment, LTD
Delhi, India
Production Coordinator & Assistant to the Producer Assisted the UPM and the Producer's of the film titled 'American Daylight' Producer: Bobby Bedi & Puja Bedi, Director: Roger Christian
Jonai Productions
Delhi, India & Los Angeles, CA
3rd Assistant director, Co-Line Producer - Los Angeles Unit, for the independent film titled "AMU" A story of an adopted Indian American girl, who visits India and discovers her real past.
Dir./Producer - Ms. Shonali Bose www.amuthefilm.com
NIESBUD - National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (Promotional Films)
Noida, U.P. India
A set of three films developed and executed for NIESBUD, as their promotional A/V and commercial spec. Along with a short documentary on one the programs held by the Govt. through NIESBUD.
Medlend - the passion of healing (Documantary)
Hardoi, UP, India
Director - A documentary on the doctors of the Medlend organization performing free surgery to the small town of Hardoi in UP, India.
Choices (music video)
Hollywood, CA
Director - Jazz music video depicting the choices we make and consequences that follow
Players (AD)
Hollywood, CA
Director - Ad for organization called work encouraging getting out there and playing.
Players (AD)
Hollywood, CA
Director - Ad for organization called work encouraging getting out there and playing.
Progress? (AD - PSA)
Hollywood, CA
Director - An PSA - Public service campaign for a Non-profit. 3 different series depicting on human progress through time.
Cellar Door (short)
Hollywood, CA
Director - A brother and sisters bond survives in the war times.
Life (short)
Hollywood, CA
Director - A heart warming hopeful story of teen pregnancy exploring the option for and open adoption.
111 (short)
Hollywood, CA
Director - Film about the mystery of two twins in a mental hospital and the connection of prime numbers.
Extras (short)
Hollywood, CA
Director - A documentary depicting a day in life of Extras on a big time movie set.
Footprints (short)
Hollywood, CA
Producer - How a father and a daughter come to terms with the loss of their mother.
Organizations:
Personal assistant & Marketing Coordinator
Southern California
Worked with Mr. Rahul Bose, a well recognized actor, writer, and director belonging to the Indian Film Industry. Managed his meetings, and developed a marketing strategy working under his publicist Mr. Winston Emano in regard to his film 'Everybody Says, I'm Fine!'
Picasso Animation College, Lucknow.
Lucknow, UP, India
Creative Director - Working with the admin and managerial team to rightfully develop the students as per the real world industry demands creatively and professionally. Along with, overlooking all PR, advertising, branding and events promotions done for and by the college.
Yadunandan Center for India Studies, California State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Cultural coordinator for the India Studies Center at the university.
VAS Knowledge Growth Initiatives
Los Angeles, CA
Sales rep for key accounts Management of the key accounts for the company as well as furnishing new accounts. Transacting with clients/companies for merchandise Sales, marketing and representing the Company and its products at shows and seminars. Developing and executing new ventures for the Company.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Works, Power point, outlook, Quick books pro, Internet, 35-40 wpm, Avid systems, MAC OS, Windows, and Movie Magic Scheduling & Budgeting. Familiar with FCP.