CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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VIDEO PRODUCER
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VISUAL STORYTELLER
ABHIJEET INGLE
Stories & visuals move people.
The right ones build lasting brands.
I believe the right story can change how people feel, connect, and remember a brand.
For over 13 years, I've worked across television, digital media, real estate, ed-tech, and lifestyle brands, creating cinematic stories that combine creativity with real business impact.
Now based in Dubai, I lead creative strategy and video production for a UAE property portfolio, where storytelling has contributed to 175% higher social engagement and 120% growth in qualified leads.
I'm a hands-on creative who enjoys every stage of the process—from concept and direction to editing, VFX, and AI-powered production.
Where I'm From
Born in Maharashtra, India. After studying Animation & Design, I built my career across television, digital media, and creative production. Today based in Dubai, leading content and video production.
Why I Do It
Creating has never felt like work to me. I simply love turning ideas into stories and experiences that people can connect with and remember forever.
Things I Love
Outside of work, you'll find me with a camera in hand, exploring new technology, spending time with family, or enjoying nature — photography, music, travel, fitness.
Cinematic Videos & AI-Driven Production.
Cinematic Video Production
Creative Content Strategy
VFX, Editing & Motion Graphics
AI-Driven Video Production
Selected Works
A collection of projects where ideas became stories, challenges became opportunities, and creativity made the difference.
Creativity
Backed by Results.
Every number represents a challenge solved, a story told, and a business goal achieved.
Here's a snapshot of the impact I've created over the past 13+ years.
A journey of storytelling, strategy, and cinematic impact.
From real estate to entertainment, delivered with purpose.
High-impact content across digital, TV, events & more.
Building, mentoring, and leading teams to create exceptional work.
Boosted engagement across platforms within 6–8 months.
Driving more quality leads through strategic content.
Content that connects, reaches and resonates.
Successful campaigns that strengthen brands and drive results.
AirAsia Campaign - Featuring Diljit Dosanjh
Featuring Diljit Dosanjh
MY ROLE
Part of the Editing and VFX team within a 4-member creative crew for the AirAsia campaign featuring Diljit Dosanjh. Worked on video editing, motion graphics, and VFX to enhance the campaign's visual storytelling and energy.
THE CHALLENGE
Working in a team of just four, we had to deliver TV commercials within very tight deadlines. Balancing every stage of post-production while maintaining a consistent, high-quality look and feel across all deliverables was our biggest challenge.
THE SOLUTION
By staying organised and working closely as a team, we created a polished campaign that stayed true to Diljit Dosanjh's personality from start to finish.
Year-End Desert Celebration
First Class Year-End · 500+ Properties
MY ROLE
Trusted by the CEO to lead the creative execution of the First Class Year-End Desert Celebration, overseeing event coverage, creative direction, and post-production.
THE CHALLENGE
On the day of the shoot, the videographer didn't arrive on time, creating a major production challenge during a live company event celebrating 500+ managed properties.
THE SOLUTION
Quickly adapted by using four iPhone 17 Pro Max devices and dividing filming responsibilities within the team. Captured authentic moments in real time while maintaining the brand's energy and delivering a polished final event film.
First Class Fleet - Desert Operations Film
First Class Fleet
MY ROLE
Led the creative direction, production planning, filming coordination, and post-production for the First Class Fleet desert operations film, focused on showcasing the company's day-to-day operational systems and team movement.
THE CHALLENGE
Turning routine operational tasks like inspections, guest check-ins, and fleet movement into visually engaging cinematic content while filming in a challenging desert environment.
THE SOLUTION
Developed a desert-based visual concept with convoy-style driving shots, coordinated camera movement, and real-location production planning to create a strong sense of scale, reliability, and teamwork while staying authentic to the brand.
Ripe Market Christmas Campaign
Ripe Market Activation
MY ROLE
Led the creative strategy and execution of a 6-day Christmas activation, turning the concept into a seamless brand experience from planning to delivery.
THE CHALLENGE
Standing out in a crowded event wasn't enough. Our goal was to create a memorable experience that left a lasting impression of the First Class Property Management brand.
THE SOLUTION
Rather than selling, we focused on creating meaningful conversations with visitors and families. Those genuine interactions, combined with engaging content, helped build lasting relationships and a stronger connection with the brand.
Art of Closing by Daniel G
Daniel G — Museum of the Future
MY ROLE
Worked closely with the Head of Marketing to plan and execute a large-scale sales event, leading creative production from promotional campaigns to the final aftermovie.
THE CHALLENGE
Coordinating creative production, vendors, and event logistics under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
THE SOLUTION
The event successfully onboarded around 12 sales agents, and the final aftermovie was well received by both the Head of Marketing and the CEO. More importantly, it strengthened my skills in planning, coordination, and delivering large-scale events under pressure.
NBA Logo Animation
International 3D Project
MY ROLE
Collaborated with senior artists on an international NBA project, creating 7 NBA team logo animations with 3D animation, texturing, and composition workflows.
THE CHALLENGE
At the time, I had limited experience in advanced 3D animation and compositing, making the project both technically challenging and creatively demanding.
THE SOLUTION
Worked closely with senior team members, learned professional 3D workflows during production, and focused on improving animation, texturing, and compositing techniques throughout the project.
Baaji | बाजी | Promo | ZEE Marathi
ZEE Marathi Promo Campaign
MY ROLE
Collaborated with senior artists on an international NBA project, creating 7 NBA team logo animations with 3D animation, texturing, and composition workflows.
THE CHALLENGE
At the time, I had limited experience in advanced 3D animation and compositing, making the project both technically challenging and creatively demanding.
THE SOLUTION
Worked closely with senior team members, learned professional 3D workflows during production, and focused on improving animation, texturing, and compositing techniques throughout the project.
Baji - Coming Soon | ZEE Marathi
ZEE Marathi Promo Campaign
MY ROLE
Collaborated with senior artists on an international NBA project, creating 7 NBA team logo animations with 3D animation, texturing, and composition workflows.
THE CHALLENGE
At the time, I had limited experience in advanced 3D animation and compositing, making the project both technically challenging and creatively demanding.
THE SOLUTION
Worked closely with senior team members, learned professional 3D workflows during production, and focused on improving animation, texturing, and compositing techniques throughout the project.
Tenali Rama | Chunotiyon Ka Chakravyuh
Television VFX & Green Screen
MY ROLE
Worked on VFX, compositing, cleanup, and visual enhancement for the popular television series Tenali Rama, helping deliver broadcast-quality visuals for episodic television.
THE CHALLENGE
The project involved fantasy-based television visuals with tight deadlines, requiring seamless VFX integration, detailed compositing, and fast turnaround for TV delivery.
THE SOLUTION
Working closely on set helped me bridge production and post-production, allowing me to deliver clean compositing, seamless VFX, and polished final shots.
OTHER VFX & ANIMATION SHORTS
MayFly - 2D Animated Film
Independent 2D Animated Short Film
THE CHALLENGE
Turning the idea of a lifetime lived in a single day into a simple, emotional story that people could connect with.
THE SOLUTION
I developed the concept, wrote the script, and created the entire film from start to finish. Through experimentation and 2D animation, I transformed a simple idea into a visual story that explored life's fleeting moments in a meaningful and relatable way.
VFX Showcase – Part 1
Short-form Visual Effects & Animation
MY ROLE
VFX Artist, Motion Designer & Video Editor.
THE CHALLENGE
Crafting a highly engaging visual narrative in a vertical format under 60 seconds that holds user attention instantly.
THE SOLUTION
Combining advanced green screen keying, motion tracking, stylized 2D/3D assets, custom color grading, and precise sound sync.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Delivers an impactful, visually rich asset optimized for mobile viewing on digital channels.
VFX Showcase – Part 2
Short-form Visual Effects & Animation
MY ROLE
VFX Artist, Motion Designer & Video Editor.
THE CHALLENGE
Crafting a highly engaging visual narrative in a vertical format under 60 seconds that holds user attention instantly.
THE SOLUTION
Combining advanced green screen keying, motion tracking, stylized 2D/3D assets, custom color grading, and precise sound sync.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Delivers an impactful, visually rich asset optimized for mobile viewing on digital channels.
VFX Showcase – Part 3
Short-form Visual Effects & Animation
MY ROLE
VFX Artist, Motion Designer & Video Editor.
THE CHALLENGE
Crafting a highly engaging visual narrative in a vertical format under 60 seconds that holds user attention instantly.
THE SOLUTION
Combining advanced green screen keying, motion tracking, stylized 2D/3D assets, custom color grading, and precise sound sync.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Delivers an impactful, visually rich asset optimized for mobile viewing on digital channels.
VFX Showcase – Part 4
Short-form Visual Effects & Animation
MY ROLE
VFX Artist, Motion Designer & Video Editor.
THE CHALLENGE
Crafting a highly engaging visual narrative in a vertical format under 60 seconds that holds user attention instantly.
THE SOLUTION
Combining advanced green screen keying, motion tracking, stylized 2D/3D assets, custom color grading, and precise sound sync.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Delivers an impactful, visually rich asset optimized for mobile viewing on digital channels.
VFX Showcase – Part 5
Short-form Visual Effects & Animation
MY ROLE
VFX Artist, Motion Designer & Video Editor.
THE CHALLENGE
Crafting a highly engaging visual narrative in a vertical format under 60 seconds that holds user attention instantly.
THE SOLUTION
Combining advanced green screen keying, motion tracking, stylized 2D/3D assets, custom color grading, and precise sound sync.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Delivers an impactful, visually rich asset optimized for mobile viewing on digital channels.
VFX Showcase – Part 6
Short-form Visual Effects & Animation
MY ROLE
VFX Artist, Motion Designer & Video Editor.
THE CHALLENGE
Crafting a highly engaging visual narrative in a vertical format under 60 seconds that holds user attention instantly.
THE SOLUTION
Combining advanced green screen keying, motion tracking, stylized 2D/3D assets, custom color grading, and precise sound sync.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Delivers an impactful, visually rich asset optimized for mobile viewing on digital channels.
VFX Showcase – Part 7
Short-form Visual Effects & Animation
MY ROLE
VFX Artist, Motion Designer & Video Editor.
THE CHALLENGE
Crafting a highly engaging visual narrative in a vertical format under 60 seconds that holds user attention instantly.
THE SOLUTION
Combining advanced green screen keying, motion tracking, stylized 2D/3D assets, custom color grading, and precise sound sync.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Delivers an impactful, visually rich asset optimized for mobile viewing on digital channels.
VFX Showcase – Part 8
Short-form Visual Effects & Animation
MY ROLE
VFX Artist, Motion Designer & Video Editor.
THE CHALLENGE
Crafting a highly engaging visual narrative in a vertical format under 60 seconds that holds user attention instantly.
THE SOLUTION
Combining advanced green screen keying, motion tracking, stylized 2D/3D assets, custom color grading, and precise sound sync.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Delivers an impactful, visually rich asset optimized for mobile viewing on digital channels.
AI-Generated Video Campaigns - Part 1
Modern Marketing Visuals
MY ROLE
AI Creative Director. Evaluated neural networks, wrote prompts, set up creative workflows, and combined AI assets with human storytelling.
THE CHALLENGE
Keeping up with the fast-moving AI landscape and translating complex prompt engineering and generation workflows into high-quality marketing campaigns that still feel authentic and human-centric.
THE SOLUTION
Developed hybrid pipelines, using generative AI platforms (Runway ML, Kling AI, Pika) to generate base assets and overlays, while maintaining core creative control through manual editing, music synchronization, and sound design.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Drove conversion boosts in social campaigns by integrating AI content. Confirmed that AI serves best as an active creative partner, amplifying rather than replacing human design details.
AI-Generated Video Campaigns - Part 2
Modern Marketing Visuals
MY ROLE
AI Creative Director. Evaluated neural networks, wrote prompts, set up creative workflows, and combined AI assets with human storytelling.
THE CHALLENGE
Keeping up with the fast-moving AI landscape and translating complex prompt engineering and generation workflows into high-quality marketing campaigns that still feel authentic and human-centric.
THE SOLUTION
Developed hybrid pipelines, using generative AI platforms (Runway ML, Kling AI, Pika) to generate base assets and overlays, while maintaining core creative control through manual editing, music synchronization, and sound design.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Drove conversion boosts in social campaigns by integrating AI content. Confirmed that AI serves best as an active creative partner, amplifying rather than replacing human design details.
AI-Generated Video Campaigns – Part 3
AI Production
MY ROLE
AI Creative Director & Editor. Directed generative workflows and combined AI video elements with high-impact color grading.
THE CHALLENGE
Ensuring visual consistency across generative AI layers and synchronizing vertical formats for maximum mobile responsiveness.
THE SOLUTION
Utilized automated generation tools alongside manually crafted transitions and color grading to produce a cohesive campaign asset.
Real Estate Property Videos – Part 1
Dubai Premium Portfolio
MY ROLE
Creative Lead & Video Producer. Shaped content strategies, coordinated shoots, edited property launch reels, and managed design teams.
THE CHALLENGE
Over the past four years in Dubai's real estate industry, one of the biggest challenges was keeping up with the constant demand for content. There were always new properties, launches, events, and marketing campaigns happening at the same time. The challenge wasn't just creating content—it was creating content that stood out in a highly competitive market while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
THE SOLUTION
I focused on building simple and efficient workflows while leading designers, editors, and creative teams. Along with planning content and campaigns, I often stepped in to help with filming, editing, VFX, and creative direction whenever needed. Working closely with real estate agents also helped me create content that connected better with the target audience.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Over the years, I successfully delivered campaigns, events, and marketing projects across the UAE. More importantly, this experience helped me grow as a creative leader, strengthen my understanding of real estate marketing, and learn how to combine creativity, technology, and teamwork to achieve better results.
Real Estate Property Videos – Part 2
Dubai Premium Portfolio
MY ROLE
Creative Lead & Video Producer. Shaped content strategies, coordinated shoots, edited property launch reels, and managed design teams.
THE CHALLENGE
Over the past four years in Dubai's real estate industry, one of the biggest challenges was keeping up with the constant demand for content. There were always new properties, launches, events, and marketing campaigns happening at the same time. The challenge wasn't just creating content—it was creating content that stood out in a highly competitive market while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
THE SOLUTION
I focused on building simple and efficient workflows while leading designers, editors, and creative teams. Along with planning content and campaigns, I often stepped in to help with filming, editing, VFX, and creative direction whenever needed. Working closely with real estate agents also helped me create content that connected better with the target audience.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Over the years, I successfully delivered campaigns, events, and marketing projects across the UAE. More importantly, this experience helped me grow as a creative leader, strengthen my understanding of real estate marketing, and learn how to combine creativity, technology, and teamwork to achieve better results.
Real Estate Property Videos – Part 3
Dubai Premium Portfolio
MY ROLE
Creative Lead & Video Producer. Shaped content strategies, coordinated shoots, edited property launch reels, and managed design teams.
THE CHALLENGE
Over the past four years in Dubai's real estate industry, one of the biggest challenges was keeping up with the constant demand for content. There were always new properties, launches, events, and marketing campaigns happening at the same time. The challenge wasn't just creating content—it was creating content that stood out in a highly competitive market while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
THE SOLUTION
I focused on building simple and efficient workflows while leading designers, editors, and creative teams. Along with planning content and campaigns, I often stepped in to help with filming, editing, VFX, and creative direction whenever needed. Working closely with real estate agents also helped me create content that connected better with the target audience.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Over the years, I successfully delivered campaigns, events, and marketing projects across the UAE. More importantly, this experience helped me grow as a creative leader, strengthen my understanding of real estate marketing, and learn how to combine creativity, technology, and teamwork to achieve better results.
Real Estate Property Videos – Part 4
Dubai Premium Portfolio
MY ROLE
Creative Lead & Video Producer. Shaped content strategies, coordinated shoots, edited property launch reels, and managed design teams.
THE CHALLENGE
Over the past four years in Dubai's real estate industry, one of the biggest challenges was keeping up with the constant demand for content. There were always new properties, launches, events, and marketing campaigns happening at the same time. The challenge wasn't just creating content—it was creating content that stood out in a highly competitive market while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
THE SOLUTION
I focused on building simple and efficient workflows while leading designers, editors, and creative teams. Along with planning content and campaigns, I often stepped in to help with filming, editing, VFX, and creative direction whenever needed. Working closely with real estate agents also helped me create content that connected better with the target audience.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Over the years, I successfully delivered campaigns, events, and marketing projects across the UAE. More importantly, this experience helped me grow as a creative leader, strengthen my understanding of real estate marketing, and learn how to combine creativity, technology, and teamwork to achieve better results.
Real Estate Property Videos – Part 5
Dubai Premium Portfolio
MY ROLE
Creative Lead & Video Producer. Shaped content strategies, coordinated shoots, edited property launch reels, and managed design teams.
THE CHALLENGE
Over the past four years in Dubai's real estate industry, one of the biggest challenges was keeping up with the constant demand for content. There were always new properties, launches, events, and marketing campaigns happening at the same time. The challenge wasn't just creating content—it was creating content that stood out in a highly competitive market while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
THE SOLUTION
I focused on building simple and efficient workflows while leading designers, editors, and creative teams. Along with planning content and campaigns, I often stepped in to help with filming, editing, VFX, and creative direction whenever needed. Working closely with real estate agents also helped me create content that connected better with the target audience.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Over the years, I successfully delivered campaigns, events, and marketing projects across the UAE. More importantly, this experience helped me grow as a creative leader, strengthen my understanding of real estate marketing, and learn how to combine creativity, technology, and teamwork to achieve better results.
Photography Showcase
Cinematic Frames & Moments
MY ROLE
Photographer. Captured light, composition, and architectural/landscape scenes using Sony FX3 and Canon 5D Mark IV.
THE CHALLENGE
Capturing the authentic mood of cityscapes and street life in high-contrast light environments.
THE SOLUTION
Utilized manual exposure techniques and golden hour schedules to leverage dramatic natural lighting.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Formed a rich photography portfolio that serves as a visual foundation for cinematic video projects.
Short Film
Films & Events
MY ROLE
Director, Cinematographer & Editor. Conceived and executed the full creative vision from pre-production to final delivery.
THE CHALLENGE
Crafting a compelling short-form cinematic narrative that captures attention within the first few seconds and holds it throughout.
THE SOLUTION
Utilized dynamic camera movement, tight editing rhythm, and a strong visual hook to create an engaging short-form story.
FINAL OUTCOME / LEARNING
Delivered a high-impact short film that performs strongly across social platforms and showcases cinematic storytelling in vertical format.
Presents The Art Of Closing With Daniel G
Films & Events
MY ROLE
Creative Director & Lead Editor. Coordinated visual storytelling, editing, and final composition.
THE CHALLENGE
The event needed more than promotion it needed a campaign that encouraged people to sign up and attend.
THE SOLUTION
I created the campaign concept, produced promotional videos and digital assets, and delivered content across Meta, YouTube, and email to increase awareness and registrations.