Manu S Kumar

I am a passionate filmmaker with over 5 years of experience in the advertising and film industry, specializing in direction, storytelling, and visual design. In films, I have worked as an Assistant Director and Associate Director, gaining hands-on experience in storytelling, production coordination, and creative execution. In advertising, I have served as Associate Director and Chief Associate Director for reputed brands including Koshamattom, Elance, Lazza, Metadome, and more.

I have also directed ad films for clients such as Tata Ultra Marathon and the Kerala Government.

Director/Chief Associate/Associate Director - Various (Advertising & Film Industry) - Kerala, India

• Directed and conceptualized advertisements, corporate films, and documentaries.
• Managed full-cycle production, from ideation to post-production.
• Oversaw scripting, storyboarding and shot breakdowns.
• Assisted in creative development and on-set execution.
• Collaborated with the director and DOP to manage shot design, actor blocking, and scene coverage.
• Supported script breakdown, scheduling, and day-to-day set operations.
• Ensured coordination between departments for smooth shoot flow.

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics - Kerala University