Yash Hatkar

Dynamic project manager with expertise in leading training sessions and managing change initiatives. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative spirit have consistently delivered successful outcomes in fast-paced settings.

• G-Hut Beach TV Show, Director/Co-Writer/Actor, 10/17, 10/20, Storyboarded, scripted, and acted in production reel for series pitch, Directed editor and composer to create teasers, scenes, and a trailer for the show pitch, Trailer- coordinated 20+ actors and 5+ crew members to film trailer across 5 locations in single 10 hr. day, Submitted pilot screenplay to various screenwriting competitions such as Austin Film Festival, Slamdance, and Screencraft, and placed in the quarterfinals for Cinestory's TV Drama Screenplay Competition
• Upside Brown, Co-writer/Co-director, Co-wrote/Co-directed a mockumentary satire in the style of The Office - called 'Upside Brown', Raised $10,000 in crowdfunding, and additionally pooled own investments to budget for a $100,000+ production, Managed a cast and crew of collectively 25+ people, Filmed our whole season, 9 episodes (average 30 minutes each) in 17 days, Managed all pre and post production, Streaming on Tubi and Amazon
• HATTIE - THE STANDUP, Writer/Director/Performer, Wrote, directed, and performed a solo standup comedy special of 1 hr 20 min processing my healing journey after a suicide attempt - titled 'Hattie' - a play on my last name and my favorite nickname, With the goal of raising profits for the healthcare organizations that saved my life - Highland Park Hospital, Rogers Behavioral Health, and NAMI, Together, we had a wonderful evening, and raised: $6,800+ in ticket sales, $1,200+ in sponsors, $500+ in donations, 170+ people attended