Narayanakumar

FTII Pune–Trained Cinematographer
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Cinematography from the Film & Television Institute of India, Pune (1991), one of India’s premier film institutes.

Internationally Selected Diploma Film
His diploma film Sundance Cafe (35mm B/W) was selected for the International Short Film Festival at Oberhausen, Germany (1992).

Acclaimed Film Educator with 20+ Years of Teaching
Taught cinematography, filmmaking, and film studies across leading institutions including LV Prasad Film & TV Academy, Satyajit Ray FTII, Loyola College, and NID.

Former HOD – Cinematography, LV Prasad Film Academy
Served as Professor and Head of the Cinematography Department (2006–2014), training students on Panavision Genesis, RED, and film formats.

Visiting Faculty Across Premier Institutions
Currently conducts workshops and teaches offline and online at LV Prasad College of Media Studies, Loyola College, NID, Light & Life Academy, and other institutions.

National Award–Winning Documentary Cinematographer
Shot Pakaranattom, a 90-minute documentary on Koodiyattam exponent Ammannur Madhava Chakkir, which won the National Award (1996).

Worked with P.C. Sreeram on Major Feature Films
Collaborated with ace cinematographer P.C. Sreeram on Shamitabh (R. Balki) and OK Kanmani (Mani Ratnam).

Extensive Television & Serial Experience
Shot popular TV series including Premi, Jannal, Ramany vs Ramany Part II, and multiple serials directed by K. Balachander and K. Hariharan.

Versatile Non-Fiction Filmmaker
Shot documentaries for BBC Television, National Literacy Mission, IFAD, and films on Kalakshetra, Vaikom Muhammed Basheer, and social development issues.

Rich Corporate & Commercial Film Portfolio
Handled corporate films and commercials for brands like Ford, MRF, Wrigley’s, Tuticorin Port Trust, Nagarjuna Herbals, and Chennai Corporation.