Faculty

R. Manikandan is an accomplished cinematographer and educator with a B.Sc. in Computer Science and advanced technical training through a Diploma in Film Technology (DFTech) in Cinematography from the prestigious M.G.R. Government Film and Television Institute, Tamil Nadu. After graduating, he seamlessly transitioned into mainstream cinema as an associate cinematographer, honing his craft under industry veterans Mr. M.S. Prabhu, Mr. S. Saravanan, Mr. Arul Soma sundaram, Mr. Balamurugan, and Mr. Rammy. Today, his extensive portfolio spans feature films, web series, and television commercials across major Indian film industries, including Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi, and Kannada. Known for his expertise in advanced lighting layouts, digital camera technologies, and narrative visual design, he brings decades of practical, industry-standard expertise into the classroom to bridge the gap between traditional filmmaking techniques and modern visual storytelling.