Hi! I’m Ananthan S, a fourth-year student at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and I’m deeply passionate about making films and telling stories across different mediums. I’m driven by a childlike curiosity—I love observing the world closely, asking “what if?”, and using that sense of wonder to explore ideas beyond my comfort zone. I work at the intersection of film, illustration, and sound, bringing stories to life through direction, editing, and visual storytelling. From academic projects like fiction films that blend live action and illustration to film-poster work for a Screenings club and freelancing illustration for special occasions, I enjoy experimenting with style, pacing, and narrative craft to create engaging, meaningful experiences.

Ananthan S

Hi! I’m Ananthan S, a fourth-year student at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and I’m deeply passionate about making films and telling stories across different mediums. I’m driven by a childlike curiosity—I love observing the world closely, asking “what if?”, and using that sense of wonder to explore ideas beyond my comfort zone. I work at the intersection of film, illustration, and sound, bringing stories to life through direction, editing, and visual storytelling. From academic projects like fiction films that blend live action and illustration to film-poster work for a Screenings club and freelancing illustration for special occasions, I enjoy experimenting with style, pacing, and narrative craft to create engaging, meaningful experiences.

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Hi! I’m Ananthan S, a fourth-year student at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and I’m deeply passionate about making films and telling stories across different mediums. I’m driven by a childlike curiosity—I love observing the world closely, asking “what if?”, and using that sense of wonder to explore ideas beyond my comfort zone.

I work at the intersection of film, illustration, and sound, bringing stories to life through direction, editing, and visual storytelling. From academic projects like fiction films that blend live action and illustration to film-poster work for a Screenings club and freelancing illustration for special occasions, I enjoy experimenting with style, pacing, and narrative craft to create engaging, meaningful experiences.

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Language

Malayalam
Fluent
English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Director and Editor (Academic Projects) at Academic Project
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed and edited a fiction film that incorporates both illustration and live action. Focused on visual continuity between illustrated elements and real-world scenes to support the story’s tone and character moments.
Director (Sound Design / Audio Production) at Academic Project
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed and edited a horror mockumentary radio drama as part of a sound design course, leveraging sound-first storytelling to create atmosphere, tension, and character presence.
Director and Editor (Academic Projects - Film) at Academic Project
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed and edited an ad for Nike and a PSA on mental health as academic projects, handling narrative structure, pacing, and post-production to match the intended message and audience impact.

Education

B.Des at National Institute of Design Ahmedabad
January 1, 2021 - August 8, 2026
at Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2021
B.Des at National Institute of Design Ahmedabad
January 1, 2021 - September 2, 2026
at Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

National Balashree Puraskar
January 1, 2016 - August 8, 2026
National Painting Award
January 1, 2016 - August 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization