Avid Media Composer
Kumaran Naidu
Producer / Director / Scriptwriter / VFX Artist / Editor / Colour Grader
Roodepoort
Summary
Innovative Producer with 26 years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects, and asset management.
Professional in entertainment industry with strong background in producing high-quality content across various platforms. Known for driving projects from concept to completion while ensuring seamless team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic environments. Highly skilled in project coordination, budget management, and fostering creative solutions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer / Director / Scriptwriter
Garuda Motion Pictures
Johannesburg
- Produced, Directed and Scripted the following films
- Broken Promises (2003)
- Broken Promises 2 (2007)
- Broken Promises 3 (2011)
- Broken Promises 4-Ever (2018)
- Run For Your Life (2006)
- Run For Your Life 2 (2007)
- The House Knows (2009)
- The Curse of Highway Sheila (2014)
- The Good The Old The Greedy (2019)
- Broken Promises 5 (2024)
- Run For Your Life 3 (2025)
- Other responsibilities were drawing up budgets and working within the confines of the budget. Drawing shooting schedules to plan production and co-ordinating with Cast and Crew.
Senior Editor
General Post
Johannesburg
02.2012 - 12.2025
- Worked in a freelance capacity, with General Post as the managing Agency.
Head of Production
Touch HD
Johannesburg
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Hired and Supervised a team of Editors, cameramen, and designers for video production
Senior Video Editor
Cheeky Media
Johannesburg
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Lead video editor on various TV shows
- The Man-Cave (SABC 3)
- Wingin It (M-Net)
- On The Fly (SABC 3)
- Real Talk with Anele (SABC 3)
Head of Post Production
Visual Studio Production
Johannesburg
01.2009 - 06.2011
- I worked in a hands on and supervisory capacity on all productions, providing support to the field teams, calculating budgets required for the productions, and co-ordinating shoots. I was responsible to ensure the highest quality of deliverables to broadcasters.
Head of Production
Afri Communications
Johannesburg
05.2006 - 12.2008
- I was in charge of all Video production and to ensure strict broadcast deliverables were met.
- Was also instrumental on corporate work and feature film production. I ensured there was skills transfer and managed the crew on all productions, to make deliveries of end product timorously.
Cameraman
Real Time Pictures
Johannesburg
08.2005 - 04.2006
- I was the senior Cameraman for the SABC 2 show 'Family Life'.
Various Clerical Positions
ABSA Bank
Durban
05.1991 - 07.2005
- Performed several admin duties, also was a supervisor in various departments, managing teams and monitoring output to ensure targets were met. Moved on to a senior position as Internal Auditor which I performed for 3 years before leaving ABSA Bank, to pursue my goal of working in the film industry.
Education
Matric -
Protea Secondary
Durban12.1990
Skills
Deadline management
Technical direction
Effective communication
Creative direction
Production operations
Adobe suite
Talent acquisition
Post-production processes
Video editing
Creative vision
Lead development
Project management
Teamwork and collaboration
Proofreading
Digital video production process
Production scheduling
Budget oversight
Strong graphic and visual sense
Presentation skills
Field production
Client relations
Content development
Storytelling
Creative writing
Content writing
Film editing
Script development
Accomplishments
- Honourary Award from the Centre for Fine Arts and Animation for contribution to the media industry.
- Best Director and Best Film from Kingdom Film Festival
- Honourary Award for contribution to film in South Africa
Software
DaVinci Resolve
Blender
Fusion
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
References
- Janez, Vermuluen, 082 480 3970, Cheeky Media, Johannesburg
- Natalie, Delport, 082 906 0224, Realtime Pictures, Johannesburg
- Rashida, Reddy, 083 314 8067, ABSA BANK, Durban
- Fiona, Naidu, 083 645 4558, Garuda Motion Pictures, Johannesburg
Timeline
Head of Production
Touch HD
07.2018 - 12.2018
Senior Video Editor
Cheeky Media
05.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Editor
General Post
02.2012 - 12.2025
Head of Post Production
Visual Studio Production
01.2009 - 06.2011
Head of Production
Afri Communications
05.2006 - 12.2008
Cameraman
Real Time Pictures
08.2005 - 04.2006
Various Clerical Positions
ABSA Bank
05.1991 - 07.2005
Producer / Director / Scriptwriter
Garuda Motion Pictures
Matric -
Protea Secondary