Hi, I'm Pranav Tonseker, a screenplay writer, creative director & producer by day, and an editor & designer by night.
ABOUT ME
I am a writer, producer and creative director with a little over 8 years of professional experience, ranging from writing copy for social media to writing and producing short format content, to writing screenplays and heading development on long format fiction shows.
It all began with an internship at MTV back in 2009, where I first dabbled in both production for TV and experimented with digital content in the age of 256 Kbps internet. I then got into comedy writing with AIB where I wrote sketches that broke the internet and made headlines (in a good way). After this, I worked with Abish Mathew on a few of his properties such as Son of Abish, one season of which aired on Hotstar.
I am currently working with Dice Media as a creative producer. I have written and developed the third and fourth seasons of their popular web series, What The Folks. Most importantly, it is here that I developed, conceptualized and wrote India’s first Esports drama, Clutch, a show that resonated deeply with the Indian gaming community.
I am also a self-taught editor and designer and can double up as one, when the situation calls for it. I am a jack of all trades, and probably a master of some.
My work has generated over 160 million views across multiple videos and episodes, and this is just the beginning.
PORTFOLIO
I could tell you about all the work I've done so far, but links speak louder than words.
Clutch - Series
Clutch is India's first Esports web series that I conceptualized and wrote the story for. It is an underdog sports drama where, a ragtag group of gamers from different backgrounds and different parts of the country put aside their differences to compete in one of India's biggest professional gaming tournaments.
What The Folks - Series
What The Folks is one of Dice Media's most popular web series. I wrote the third season of the show and was the creative director on the fourth season.
Firsts - Mini Series
Firsts was a first of its kind, Instagram-first mini-series by Dice Media, written and developed by me.
AIB - Sketch Comedy
I wrote a number of sketches for AIB, a popular comedy channel on YouTube.
Son of Abish - Late Night Talk Show
I wrote two seasons of Son of Abish, a late-night talk show, including monologue jokes and sketches. One of these seasons was picked up by Hotstar.
Blazing Bajirao - Animated Series
Conceptualized and produced Blazing Bajirao, an animated series aimed at introducing Bajirao as an action hero and make him a popular household name.
Aligarh - Feature Film Trailer
Edited the trailer of Aligarh, a film on the true story of a university professor who was harassed and prosecuted by his own workplace for his sexual orientation.
RESUME
If you still want to know everything I've done, here it is, told in serious words for serious people. Synergy.
FULL-TIME
Pocket Aces - Dice Media / Creative Director & Writer
October 2019 - Present
Developed and wrote web series for Dice Media, a content studio
Conceptualized, developed and wrote India’s first Esports show – Clutch which has received over 25 million views and commands a loyal fanbase within the Indian gaming community
Also wrote a first of its kind Instagram web series called Firsts and developed the fourth season of What The Folks
Absurdist Studios / Creative Writer
August 2017 - November 2018
Wrote jokes, sketches and segments for two seasons of comedian Abish Mathew’s Late Night Talk Show, Son of Abish, one of which was on Hotstar
An animated segment on this show called Out of Syllabus, was well received in mainstream media and also was an official selection at Anifest India 2018
All India Bakchod / Creative Writer
January 2016 - January 2017
Ideated and wrote scripts for AIB, a popular sketch comedy channel on YouTube, each of which went viral and heavily influenced internet pop culture in India, including Honest Restaurants and Every Bollywood Marketing Meeting Ever
Eros Now / Associate Producer
May 2014 - December 2015
Produced short format content for Eros Now, an OTT platform and content studio
Conceptualized and produced an animated comic series, Blazing Bajirao and edited the trailer of a feature film Aligarh
Flarepath / Team Lead: Copy
October 2011 - October 2013
Ideated campaign ideas, wrote copy and designed creatives for brands like UTV Movies, Universal Music, Movies Now, Viacom 18 and Excel Entertainment
PROJECTS
Pocket Aces - Dice Media
January 2019 - July 2019
Wrote the story, screenplay and dialogues for Dice Media’s popular web series, What The Folks
Operation Black Dot
February 2014 - May 2014
Conceptualized and created infographic led videos for a voter awareness campaign by DDB Mudra
INTERNSHIPS
CHIP Magazine / Editorial Intern
April 2011 - July 2011
Reviewed and tested PC hardware and phones, and wrote DIY guides and features for the May, June and July 2011 issues of CHIP, a popular tech magazine at the time
MTV India / Shows Intern
November 2009 - April 2010
Assisted writing, production and post for MTV India’s shows, Fantastic 5, Gone In Sixty Seconds and MTV VJ Hunt
EDUCATION
Mumbai University - Kishinchand Chellaram College
June 2010 - June 2013
Bachelor of Mass Media (Advertising)