I am a media professional with over 13 years of experience specializing in film, web series, television, advertising, and education. I've had the opportunity to edit award-winning feature films and web content, and I bring a strong blend of creative storytelling and academic rigor to my work. I enjoy guiding students and professionals in filmmaking and post-production, bridging practical workflows with theoretical knowledge. My skills span editing, direction, copywriting, and curriculum development, and I'm passionate about telling compelling stories through multiple media forms.

Anzar Chennattu

I am a media professional with over 13 years of experience specializing in film, web series, television, advertising, and education. I've had the opportunity to edit award-winning feature films and web content, and I bring a strong blend of creative storytelling and academic rigor to my work. I enjoy guiding students and professionals in filmmaking and post-production, bridging practical workflows with theoretical knowledge. My skills span editing, direction, copywriting, and curriculum development, and I'm passionate about telling compelling stories through multiple media forms.

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I am a media professional with over 13 years of experience specializing in film, web series, television, advertising, and education. I’ve had the opportunity to edit award-winning feature films and web content, and I bring a strong blend of creative storytelling and academic rigor to my work.

I enjoy guiding students and professionals in filmmaking and post-production, bridging practical workflows with theoretical knowledge. My skills span editing, direction, copywriting, and curriculum development, and I’m passionate about telling compelling stories through multiple media forms.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced

Work Experience

Editor at Freelance / Various Productions
April 1, 2011 - November 30, 2024
Edited feature films such as 'Nishiddho', '5 Seeds', 'Paka', documentaries, advertisements, corporate videos, and television promos. Worked with numerous brands including Lazza, Cadbury, HDFC Life, Volkswagen, d.light, Boskalis, and Cognizant. Ensured post-production coordination, managed workflows, and delivered high-quality edited content across multiple media formats.
Assistant Professor-Adjunct at KR Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts, Kottayam, Kerala
July 1, 2017 - January 31, 2020
Created editing syllabi for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at MG University. Delivered theory classes on film editing basics and trained students on Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro software. Managed practical sessions, evaluations, and feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
Assistant Professor-Adjunct at St. Joseph College of Communication, Changanassery, Kerala
June 1, 2016 - January 31, 2020
Developed course syllabi and instructed students in film and video editing using industry-standard software. Provided hands-on training related to feature film workflows and editing techniques to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Assistant Professor at KR Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts, Kottayam, India
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Academic teaching and curriculum development in media studies and film production. Responsible for supervising student projects and fostering academic excellence in visual science and arts education.
Associate Business Analyst at MISYS Software Solutions Private Ltd, Bangalore
June 1, 2007 - October 31, 2008
Identified client requirements and prepared functional specification documents for OPICS Banking & Treasury management software. Conducted functional testing and collaborated with development teams to implement changes. Managed modules including Futures, Exchange Traded Options, and Repo.
Assistant Professor at KR Narayanan Institute of Visual Science & Arts
December 31, 2021 - July 20, 2025
Designed undergraduate and postgraduate syllabi for MG University. Trained students in editing theory and professional software. Bridged academic instruction with hands-on feature film workflows.
Visiting Faculty at St. Joseph College of Communication
December 31, 2020 - July 20, 2025
Provided academic training and industry insights in filmmaking to students between 2016 and 2020.
Freelance & Assistant Editor
December 31, 2021 - July 20, 2025
Contributed to multiple regional films across languages including Hindi, Marathi, English, and Malayalam. Involved in editing and assisting for films such as Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat, Bhatukali, Dangerous Words from the Fearless, Summer Holidays, and Natholi oru Cheriya Meenalla.
Associate Business Analyst at Misys Software Solutions
December 31, 2008 - July 20, 2025
Specialized in OPICS Banking & Treasury Management Systems. Bridged client requirements with functional software solutions during tenure.

Education

Post Graduate diploma in film editing at Film and television institute of India
November 9, 2009 - November 8, 2014
Master of Business Administration at National Institute of Technology Trichy
June 6, 2005 - March 24, 2007
PG Diploma at Film & Television Institute of India, Pune
April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2021
PG Certificate at Film & Television Institute of India, Pune
April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2021
MBA at NIT, Tiruchirappalli
April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2021
B.Tech at GEC Kozhikode
April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2021
PG Diploma in Film Editing at FTII Pune
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
PG Certificate in TV Direction at FTII Pune
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
MBA at NIT Trichy
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
B.Tech at GEC Kozhikode
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000

Qualifications

PG Diploma in film Editing
November 8, 2024 - November 8, 2024
PG Diploma In Film Editing
April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2021
PG Certificate in Direction (TV)
April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2021
PG Diploma in Film Editing
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025
PG Certificate in TV Direction
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025
MBA (Marketing & Information Systems)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025
B.Tech in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Professional Services
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