BALU MAHENDRA

Filmmaker | Director, Writer, Cinematographer
Hyderabad, IN.

About

Experienced filmmaker with over 9 years of expertise in direction, screenwriting, and cinematography within the Telugu Film Industry. Equipped with a Film Technology degree, I leverage a diverse portfolio across media formats to drive creative vision and deliver high-impact projects. Proven leader in managing end-to-end production processes, ensuring alignment with artistic goals and project timelines.

Work

TELUGU FILM INDUSTRY
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Director, Writer, Cinematographer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Summary

As Director, Writer, and Cinematographer, I led comprehensive creative processes for films and web series, from conceptualization to final delivery, consistently achieving artistic vision and project milestones across diverse media platforms.

Highlights

Directed and co-directed multiple film and web series projects, including the feature film "Joru Gha Husharuga" and the demo project "SARADHI", overseeing creative vision and production workflows from concept to completion.

Authored and contributed dialogues and screenplays for over 10 diverse film and web series productions, such as "VEDANTH", "YUVAM", "INSANE", and "CSI Sanathan", significantly shaping narrative and character development.

Spearheaded creative content development for high-visibility YouTube channels and OTT platforms (e.g., Chai Bandi, Mamatha Narayana), expanding audience reach and digital engagement through compelling storytelling.

Managed end-to-end creative processes for all projects, ensuring timely delivery and seamless execution from conceptualization to post-production, optimizing workflow efficiency.

Demonstrated versatile storytelling capabilities by writing and directing across multiple genres, including comedy and suspense thrillers, for both film and web series formats, enhancing creative breadth.

Education

Osmania University
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Bachelor

Commerce

Skills

Functional Skills

Storytelling, Dialogue Writing, Screenplay Writing, Direction, Cinematography, Comedy Scripting, Suspense Thriller Writing.

Technical Skills

Celtx, Adobe Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve.

Projects

Balu Mahendra (Film Maker)

Summary

An ongoing personal project dedicated to the development and production of independent film and digital content, exploring innovative storytelling techniques and personal artistic vision.