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ABOUT ME

Vishnu Udayan

I’m an Ad Filmmaker, Creative Director, and Advertising Consultant — combining emotion, craft, and brand strategy to create compelling visual narratives.

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My journey began in Thiruvananthapuram, where I started making short films even before pursuing formal training. After completing my undergraduation in Chennai, I went on to study Film Direction at the Institute of Excellence by Balaji Telefilms, Mumbai, refining the skills I had already been practicing passionately.

Since 2012, I’ve been immersed in visual storytelling — directing 8 short films, 15 music videos, and numerous promotional projects. A defining moment in my early career was winning the SIIMA Award for Best Short Film in 2019. My short film Waft was screened and awarded in film festivals across Germany, Portugal, and the USA, gaining both critical and international acclaim.

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My transition into advertising has been a natural evolution. I’ve now directed 7 Ad Films, worked as Creative Director on 2, and as Creative Producer on 1. I’ve also collaborated with Bash Mohammed (Prakashan) and assisted Dinesh Prabhakar in over 30 commercials — experiences that shaped my understanding of the craft and the business of advertising.

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Beyond filmmaking, I run Green Parrot Talkies, where I also lead digital marketing and influencer campaigns, offering end-to-end brand communication strategies. As a self-taught advertising consultant, I help brands shape their identity, reach, and resonance — whether it’s for TV, web, or social media.

At heart, I believe great advertising is about telling the right story the right way — and I’m always looking to collaborate with brands and creatives who value that balance.

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MY ALMA MATERS

Where I grew up to what I am now.

  • St. Thomas Pre Primary School, Thiruvananthapuram (Kindergarten)


  • St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram (1st Grade to 12th Grade)


  • St. Thomas College of Arts and Science, Chennai (Ba English Lit)


  • Institute of Creative Excellence, Mumbai (Diploma in Film Making)


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