I'm a creative director and filmmaker based in Brighton, working with people making art, culture and ideas. I help find meaning in complex projects and make it visible – through films, visual identity, campaigns and creative strategy. My work spans conceptual thinking, storytelling and visual direction, bringing together collaborators to shape ideas that connect emotionally. I'm particularly drawn to cultural projects, accessibility, experimental work, and anything where the story matters as much as how it's told. I've worked with ABRSM, Into Games, University of the Arts London, and led my own studio for seven years. Available for creative direction, film projects, and brand storytelling.

Adnan Mangral

I'm a creative director and filmmaker based in Brighton, working with people making art, culture and ideas. I help find meaning in complex projects and make it visible – through films, visual identity, campaigns and creative strategy. My work spans conceptual thinking, storytelling and visual direction, bringing together collaborators to shape ideas that connect emotionally. I'm particularly drawn to cultural projects, accessibility, experimental work, and anything where the story matters as much as how it's told. I've worked with ABRSM, Into Games, University of the Arts London, and led my own studio for seven years. Available for creative direction, film projects, and brand storytelling.

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I’m a creative director and filmmaker based in Brighton, working with people making art, culture and ideas.
I help find meaning in complex projects and make it visible – through films, visual identity, campaigns and creative strategy. My work spans conceptual thinking, storytelling and visual direction, bringing together collaborators to shape ideas that connect emotionally.
I’m particularly drawn to cultural projects, accessibility, experimental work, and anything where the story matters as much as how it’s told. I’ve worked with ABRSM, Into Games, University of the Arts London, and led my own studio for seven years.
Available for creative direction, film projects, and brand storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Creative Director & Filmmaker at Freelance
April 1, 2018 - Present
Creative direction, film, and brand storytelling for cultural organizations and artists. Clients include ABRSM, Into Games, University of the Arts London, Innovate UK.
Creative Director at Anomalous Materials
November 18, 2025 - Present
Creative Director & Co-Founder at Hatch
April 1, 2011 - March 31, 2018
Built and ran a small studio focused on values-led brand strategy and digital storytelling for education, culture and social good.

Education

BA (Hons) Film with Art & Design History at Middlesex University
October 1, 1993 - June 30, 1993

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization