I'm Manju Subberwal, a writer-director and multidisciplinary filmmaker with a strong visual storytelling voice. I create cinematic worlds that blend science fiction and fantasy to explore identity, existence, and human connection. I'm the creator of Colors (2024), a short film recognized internationally with 50+ festival selections and 30+ awards including Best Film and Best Director. My background in medicine informs my approach to character and emotional depth, shaping character-driven narratives whether on film or in series. I am currently developing original projects, including the sci-fi drama Mystical Beings, and I bring experience across concept development, scripting, directing, and post-production to bring ideas to life with creative and technical precision.

Manju Subberwal

I'm Manju Subberwal, a writer-director and multidisciplinary filmmaker with a strong visual storytelling voice. I create cinematic worlds that blend science fiction and fantasy to explore identity, existence, and human connection. I'm the creator of Colors (2024), a short film recognized internationally with 50+ festival selections and 30+ awards including Best Film and Best Director. My background in medicine informs my approach to character and emotional depth, shaping character-driven narratives whether on film or in series. I am currently developing original projects, including the sci-fi drama Mystical Beings, and I bring experience across concept development, scripting, directing, and post-production to bring ideas to life with creative and technical precision.

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I’m Manju Subberwal, a writer-director and multidisciplinary filmmaker with a strong visual storytelling voice. I create cinematic worlds that blend science fiction and fantasy to explore identity, existence, and human connection. I’m the creator of Colors (2024), a short film recognized internationally with 50+ festival selections and 30+ awards including Best Film and Best Director.

My background in medicine informs my approach to character and emotional depth, shaping character-driven narratives whether on film or in series. I am currently developing original projects, including the sci-fi drama Mystical Beings, and I bring experience across concept development, scripting, directing, and post-production to bring ideas to life with creative and technical precision.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer, Director, Filmmaker at Colors (Creator)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Writer-Director; Creator of Colors (2024), an internationally recognized short film with 50+ festival selections and 30+ awards including Best Film and Best Director. Experience spans concept development, scripting, directing, and post-production, bringing projects to life with creative and technical precision.
Writer/Director – Mystical Beings (In Development) at Independent Projects (Future Forward Program)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently developing original projects including the sci-fi drama series Mystical Beings; pitched through Future Forward Program (Canada) with WIFT and WSC, exploring philosophical themes of identity and existence within speculative narratives.

Education

Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) at Yorkville University
January 1, 2025 - June 17, 2026
Diploma in Film Production at Toronto Film School, Canada
January 1, 2023 - June 17, 2026
Character Animation Certificate at USA
January 1, 2020 - June 17, 2026

Qualifications

Character Animation Certificate
January 1, 2020 - June 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services