Devika A Rao

Content. Creation. Development.

I am a Creative Production Leader with two decades of experience in Asia, shaping a wide range of factual and unscripted content.

I specialize in guiding ideas from concept to completion, balancing creative vision with production demands.
By bringing together diverse talent and fostering collaborative environments, I’ve delivered series and specials for leading networks and production houses including National Geographic, CNA, Discovery, History, IFA, Beachhouse, ESPN, CCTV, and more.

Hello!

Strengths

  • Driving ideas to successful completion

  • Strong project management skills

  • Leading and mentoring creative teams

  • Bridging commercial goals with creative vision

Interests

chillies · travel · tidiness ·

Expertise

  • Premium visual storytelling across formats, genres, and platforms

  • Navigating varied narrative styles, topics, and productions

  • Shaping ideas from pitch to execution

  • Managing budgets, timelines, and end-to-end deliveries

  • Building strong partnerships and aligning diverse stakeholder needs

  • Communicating with clarity across internal and external teams

My career spans the full content ecosystem- production, commissioning, networks, and branded content, across unscripted genres and audiences. I take pride in seeing projects through every stage, from inception to final delivery.

Here's a sampling.

Project Highlights

The SUSTAINABLE FOODIE

A series exploring hidden gems in food-mad Singapore, through a green lens.

Writer-Producer-Director :: For DBS & STB.

CITY of INNOVATION

A deep dive into the unprecedented plans in play to help transform the lives of everyday Singaporeans. Full film here.
EP :: National Geographic

STUDENT STRESS: CNA Insight

India is joining countries like China & South Korea in having the most stressed-out students.
How is academic stress impacting young Indians?
Writer-Producer :: CNA

BAD AIR: CNA Insight

An in-depth look at India's decades long struggle with air pollution.

Writer-Producer-Director :: CNA

WWII: CHINA'S FORGOTTEN WAR

Two-part special uncovering the epic, bloody & long-forgotten stories of China’s World War II history.
Series :: Watch various clips here.
Supervising Producer :: History & IFA

Inside: JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT

Revealing the “jewel” in Changi Airport’s groundbreaking engineering & entertainment opportunities.
Special :: Full film here.
EP :: National Geographic

COMMANDOS

Observational series: following the year-long journey of the Singapore Armed Forces Commando course.
Check out full episode here.
Supervising Producer :: CNA & IFA

HOW CHINA WORKS

Docu series- discovering China’s transformational projects across the country.
Supervising Producer :: Discovery & IFA

CITY of the FUTURE

Unveiling Singapore’s cutting-edge innovative plans to guide the city state into a future-proof tomorrow.
Special :: Full film here.
EP :: National Geographic