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Nikhil S Praveen

HEAD CINEMATOGRAPHY

Nikhil S. Praveen is a celebrated Indian cinematographer known for his exceptional work in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut with the critically acclaimed film Bhayanakam (2017), directed by Jayaraj, for which he won the Best Cinematography Award at the 65th National Film Awards. Nikhil’s cinematography is praised for its artistic vision, capturing intricate details of light, shadow, and landscape to enhance the emotional depth of a story. With his innovative approach to visual storytelling, he has quickly become one of the leading cinematographers in Indian cinema, known for his ability to bring a unique visual style to every project he undertakes.

DONMAX

HEAD, EDITING

DONMAX, renowned Indian film editor and director, primarily working in the South Indian film industry. With a career spanning over 20 years in the Indian film industry, the privilege of editing and directing several critically acclaimed films, His honored with mention specific awards, like, Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2008 and 2011, Popular Cine Awards Tamilnadu 2009, and Many Tv Awards.

ARUN RAMA VARMA

HEAD SOUND DESIGN

Sound Designer Arun Rama Varma is a graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India Pune.Based in Kerala and with more than twenty years of experience in the industry, Arun has worked professionally on every aspect of sound ranging from Sound Effects recording, Foley recording, Sound Editing and Production Sound Mixing in multiple films, TV and Advertising projects.He has worked on various projects in Tamil, Telugu,Hindi, English & Malayalam.He is proficient in Pro-Tools and various other audio software.

As a member of the MPSE, he was nominated for the MPSE Golden Reel Award as Sound Editor for the film ‘Jallikkat’ in the International Film category.

With 10 years of Teaching experience, he has conducted workshops in Film Sound at various Film & Media schools across Kerala and outside.

Gops- Benchmark

HEAD, Ad film Director & Brand Strategist

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Sharath Vinu

HEAD, Motion Graphics

Sarath Vinu is a Motion graphics artist and VFX director, and entrepreneur based in Kochi. As the CEO and Co-founder of Ident Labs, he has contributed over 800+ films the major films like vinnaithandi varuvaaya, Pulimurugan, Trance, Beeshma Parvam, LEO, Jailer, empuraan and coolie..etc

With over 15 years in the industry, he has worked with top studios, including Gemini Studios in Chennai. Currently, he is the VFX Director for Leo, Mr. X, Bhabhabha, Sumathi valavu. and many..

Passionate about visual storytelling and technical excellence, he continues to push the boundaries of Motiongraphics & VFX while also exploring new creative and entrepreneurial ventures.

Collin Leophil

HEAD, Title Design

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Kalabhavan Zinaaj

Kalabhavan Zinaaj

Head, Storyboard Creator

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