Gilang Darmawan began his career in film production in 2010 as a Production Assistant at Seven Sunday Films working on small-scale TV commercial projects for local Indonesian brands and creative agencies. It was on this journey that Gilang slowly enhanced his skills and ply his trades, slowly rising up the ranks to a top-tier level. In a short span of 10 years, Gilang has successfully become Executive Producer of the company, experienced and producing over 100 commercials altogether - hoping to create better content, quality storytelling and creative thinking. And NOW start from August 2022, he start his own business and company, it's called Ostrich Films
# Professional Summary – Ostrich Films (2022 – Present) Since joining Ostrich Films in 2022, I have been responsible for leading and managing end-to-end production across a wide range of commercial, branded, and digital content projects. As a Senior Creative Producer, I bridge the gap between creative vision and production execution, ensuring every project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest creative standard. My role encompasses the entire production lifecycle—from developing creative concepts and production strategies to overseeing budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and final delivery. I work closely with directors, creative teams, clients, agencies, and external vendors to transform ideas into compelling visual campaigns while maintaining seamless communication throughout every stage of production. Beyond production management, I actively contribute to creative development by shaping campaign narratives, presentation decks, storyboards, treatment documents, and production approaches that align with each client's objectives. I also supervise post-production workflows, ensuring consistency in storytelling, visual quality, and overall project execution. Throughout my time at Ostrich Films, I have successfully delivered projects across various industries, including beauty, FMCG, property, corporate, lifestyle, automotive, and digital campaigns. My experience spans TV commercials, branded films, social media content, digital campaigns, product launches, and integrated marketing productions. Key responsibilities include: * Leading end-to-end production from concept development through final delivery. * Developing production plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation. * Managing multidisciplinary teams including directors, cinematographers, art departments, editors, motion designers, and external partners. * Acting as the primary liaison between clients, agencies, and production teams to ensure smooth communication and alignment. * Supervising casting, location scouting, production logistics, and on-set operations. * Managing project timelines while balancing creative ambition with production feasibility. * Overseeing post-production, including editing, color grading, motion graphics, sound design, revisions, and final asset delivery. * Producing high-quality presentations, creative proposals, treatments, and production documentation. * Identifying production risks early and implementing practical solutions to maintain project efficiency. Working at Ostrich Films has strengthened my expertise in creative production, project leadership, client management, and cross-functional collaboration. It has also allowed me to develop a strong ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, delivering impactful content that meets both creative and commercial objectives.
Gilang is an exceptional Producer who balances creative flair with disciplined leadership. During our time working together, he consistently brought strong, original ideas to the table that elevated our projects. He is a 'hands-on' leader who takes full responsibility for his team’s success, ensuring every department has what it needs to perform. Beyond his professional skills, he is a remarkably kind individual who maintains a positive, high-energy atmosphere even under the pressure of tight production deadlines. I recommend him without reservation.