Maya Jairam

• Planned video shoots on location and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
• Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
• Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
• Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
• Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
• Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
• Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
• Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.

Current Works:

• Old Haunts (post-production)
• Mike & Danny (post-production)
• Things We Keep (pre-production)
• 55 & 27 (pre-production)
• The Hostage (pre-production)
• What, No Eggs? (pre-production)
• Jaesa/Coming Home (script development)
• A Dreamer in Fort Collins (script development)

• Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
• Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
• Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
• Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.

Completed projects:

• Tearma Imolan (2023)
• Disclosure (2025)

• Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
• Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
• Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
• Successfully collaborated with other departments and outsourced independent vendors.
• Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
• Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
• Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
• Independently conceptualized timelines, storyboards and themes of video projects.
• Maintained high department standards in production of media and video projects.
• Managed casting and selected shot locations.
• Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
• Conducted [4] rehearsals before film production to stimulate actors' emotions and creative side.

Completed and Current Work

• Tearma Imolan (2023)
• Mike & Danny (post-production)
• Things we Keep (pre-production)
• 55 & 27 (pre-production)
• What, No Eggs? (pre-production)

• Conducted all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
• Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
• Conducted interviews with 75+ candidates to test suitability.
• Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
• Circulated breakdown notices among talent agencies and independent agents to search for perfect cast.
• Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
• Assisted with open auditions to fill smaller roles.
• Performed essential administrative support duties by providing scripts, preparing breakdowns, developing shortlists, handling paperwork and agreements and communicating with actors.
• Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.
• Coordinated casting sessions by reserving audition space, scheduling talent and spearheading day-of activities.
• Orchestrated casting for productions by holding auditions and securing ideal talent.
• Worked closely with producers and directors to define casting needs and deliver casting options according to expectations through comprehensive talent binders.

Past and Current Work:

• Tearma Imolan (2023)
• Disclosure (2025)
• Mike & Danny (post-production)
• The Hostage (pre-production)
• What, No Eggs? (pre-production)
• Jaesa/Coming Home (script development)
• A Dreamer in Fort Collins (script development)