SHIJITH PURUSHOTHAMAN
Producer | Creative Strategist
About
Shijith Purushothaman is a passionate and versatile filmmaker, executive producer, line producer, and post-production coordinator based in Mumbai, Kerala, Chennai, and Hyderabad. With over ten years of experience, he has brought stories to life across a wide range of formats, including feature films, TV commercials, music videos, and digital content, while also managing the intricate details of end-to-end post-production. Known for his unique creative perspective and meticulous attention to detail, Shijith has successfully led projects of all scales—from heartfelt indie dramas to high-energy, large-scale branded campaigns. His dedication and skill make him a trusted name in the industry, turning ideas into impactful visual experiences.
Core Expertise
Direction & Storytelling: Started with national and regional TVCs, later worked as co-/associate director on 10+ South Indian feature films.
Producing & Strategy: Line producer for Chef (2017) and Cobalt Blue (Netflix), with post-production oversight for Killer Soup, Murder at Mahim, and more.
Music Videos & Commercials: Produced content for Sony Music, Mahindra, Citizen, and 50+ leading brands.
Post-Production Leadership: Dolby-certified audio specialist; supervised sound and mix for Bollywood films, music videos, and OTT content (Akasa: Saamna, Kamle).
Selected Credits
Films: Hey Jude, Birds with Large Wings, Names Unknown, Akashathinte Niram, Kumbalangi Nights, Brahmayugam
OTT: Cobalt Blue (Netflix), Murder at Mahim (Hotstar), Killer Soup (Netflix)
Music Videos/Ads: Saamna, Kamle (Sony Music), Mahindra (2023), Citizen (2022)
Ventures
Burning Coal Media: Founder – end-to-end production and execution house.
I Love Art Productions (ILA): Co-founder – post-production studio offering editing, color grading, VFX, and AI-integrated workflows.
Bell Audio: Co-founder – Dolby-certified audio post facility.
Why Work with Shijith
Combines creative and strategic leadership
Works across genres and formats
Deep pan-India industry network
Provides turnkey, full-cycle production and post solutions
KARTHIK JOGESH
Film Editor | Director of ILA Productions
Karthik Jogesh is a renowned Indian film editor, widely recognized for his distinctive editing style across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. With over a decade of experience, his body of work reflects strong storytelling sensibilities, technical finesse, and a deep creative intuition that has earned him praise from acclaimed filmmakers and industry veterans alike.
Karthik has contributed to several notable films, including Perariyathavar, Kaadu Pookkunna Neram, and Valiya Chirakula Pakshikal — all of which have been celebrated critically and received National Film Awards. His diverse filmography spans fiction, documentaries, and music videos, working on projects such as Hey Jude, Uriyadi, Cross Road, Echcharikkai, Airaa, and Sony Music India videos like Saamna and Kamale.
He holds a postgraduate degree in film editing and sound design with a Silver Medal from the L.V. Prasad Film and TV Academy, Chennai (2011). In addition, he is a graduate in mass communication and journalism from the University of Kerala. Karthik has also worked closely with master editor Sreekar Prasad and was an in-house editor for Maniratnam’s production house, Madras Talkies, gaining invaluable industry insight.
In 2024, Karthik founded ILA Studios (I-Love-Art) — a full-service post-production collective based in Kochi. Under his leadership, ILA Studios has grown into a creative hub offering editing, sound design, color grading, and VFX services. The studio actively supports emerging talent through mentorship and training, while maintaining high standards of cinematic craft. Karthik’s vision for ILA is rooted in nurturing original voices, experimenting with storytelling forms, and contributing meaningfully to India’s evolving film and digital content landscape with ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
With a passion for narrative excellence and a commitment to collaboration, Karthik Jogesh continues to shape the rhythm and soul of some of the most compelling stories in contemporary Indian cinema.
Jayadevan Chakkadath
Sound Designer | Sound Editor | Recordist
Jayadevan Chakkadath is an acclaimed Indian sound designer and recordist, known for his award-winning work in Malayalam cinema. He won the National Film Award for Best Audiography in 2017 and has earned four Kerala State Film Awards. With over a decade of experience, Jayadevan has worked on notable films like Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Carbon (2018), Kaadu Pookkunna Neram (2016), and Hey Jude (2017).
A graduate of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (Kolkata), Jayadevan has also worked in Hindi cinema and television. He served as a faculty member at Srishti School of Art and Design, where he trained students in sound design and location recording. His contributions continue to shape the sound landscape in Indian cinema.