Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
References
Timeline
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Kumaran Naidu

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
  • 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
02.2012 - 12.2025
  • Worked in a freelance capacity, with General Post as the managing Agency.

Head of Production

Touch HD
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Hired and Supervised a team of Editors, cameramen, and designers for video production

Senior Video Editor

Cheeky Media
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
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
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
08.2005 - 04.2006
  • I was the senior Cameraman for the SABC 2 show 'Family Life'.

Various Clerical Positions

ABSA Bank
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
Durban
12.1990

Skills

Deadline management

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

Avid Media Composer

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
Kumaran NaiduProducer / Director / Scriptwriter / VFX Artist / Editor / Colour Grader