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Photographer · Cinematographer · Editor · AI Filmmaker — Open to Opportunities
MANCHALA
KARTHIK
VINEEL KUMAR
Skilled in visual storytelling, content production & creative technologies — with hands-on expertise in editing, design, and production pipelines.
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BEHIND THE
CRAFT

MK
🏆 Smart India Hackathon Winner

Hi, I’m Karthik Vineel Kumar — a Photographer, Cinematographer, Editor and AI Filmmaker with a background in Mechanical Engineering, currently completing my Professional Diploma in Photography & Cinematography at Creative Hut Academy, Mattakkara, Kerala.

I specialise in visual storytelling, content production and creative technologies — from live broadcast production and documentary cinematography to AI-assisted feature films and brand media.

My engineering foundation gives me a systems-thinking edge on set — solving technical challenges, designing production pipelines, and executing complex shoots with precision.

Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi  ·  Interests: Photography, Badminton, Music, Vlogs

4+
Projects in 2026
4
Internship Roles
15+
Tools Mastered
#1
National Hackathon
🏆
Smart India Hackathon 2022 — National Winner
Competed against 1,60,000+ students from 2,235 institutions. Emerged as national champions in India’s biggest innovation challenge.

TOOLS &
EXPERTISE

Design & Multimedia

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci ResolveAdobe After Effects
Adobe XDCanva
BlenderUnreal EngineTwinmotion

Production & Filmmaking

CinematographyLive Streaming
DOPAI Filmmaking
Production PipelinesMedia Management
Camera Operations

Engineering & 3D

CATIA V5AutoCAD
Creo ParametricANSYS
MATLABUltimaker Cura
SQLC Language

Soft Skills

Creative DirectionLeadership
CommunicationProblem-Solving
AdaptabilityCreativity
Emotional IntelligenceStakeholder Management

CURATED
PORTFOLIO

🎥
Documentary · Director of Photography · Mar 2026
“VERIFIED MY VOTE MY INDIA”
Worked as DOP — managed cinematography, camera setups and visual storytelling for this full-length documentary production.

📸
Media Management · ABVP Kerala · Feb 2026
ABVP KERALA — MEDIA OPERATIONS
Handled media management, event coverage, content coordination and digital media operations for a large-scale organisational event.

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Live Broadcast · HFCM Media · Jan 2026
LIVE STREAMING — HFCM MEDIA
Managed end-to-end live broadcast production — camera operations, streaming workflow and media pipeline coordination in a live environment.

THROUGH
THE LENS

● Photography
🏓
f/2.8  1/1000s
ISO 640  200mm
Formula Bharat 2026 · Race Day
HIGH-SPEED ACTION
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f/4.0  1/250s
ISO 800  35mm
Documentary · Verified My Vote
DOCUMENTARY FRAME
📸
f/1.8  1/125s
ISO 200  50mm
PDAP · Portrait Study
NATURAL LIGHT PORTRAIT
🌿
f/5.6  1/250s
ISO 400  100mm
PDAP · Macro
TEXTURE STUDY
🏅
f/2.8  1/800s
ISO 500  135mm
Formula Bharat 2026 · Ceremony
PODIUM MOMENT
● Videography

🎦

01Rising Embers — AI Feature Film● 4K

🎥

02Verified My Vote My India — Documentary● FHD

📺

03HFCM Media — Live Streaming Broadcast● LIVE

🏓

04Formula Bharat 2026 — Race Highlights● 4K
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CAREER
JOURNEY

Jan 2026
Media Intern
Formula Bharat — Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore
  • Designed engaging social media creatives and digital content using Adobe Photoshop and Canva while maintaining brand consistency.
  • Worked as a photographer, capturing event highlights, team activities, and motorsport coverage for official media publications.
Jan 2024 — Mar 2024
Intern — 3D Printing
3D Labs India
  • Worked on 3D printing operations, prototype development and printer maintenance using technologies including Pratham 5.0.
  • Collaborated with the team to design and manufacture functional components across various 3D printing technologies.
Jun 2023 — Jul 2023
Graphic Designer
The Web Blinders
  • Developed visually compelling social media graphics using Adobe Photoshop and Canva to boost brand visibility.
  • Partnered with the marketing team to produce visual content aligned with corporate branding strategies.
May 2022 — Jun 2022
UI Designer
The Web Blinders
  • Created user-friendly website UI designs and interactive prototypes using Adobe XD with responsive design principles.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on wireframes and design systems for a construction firm client.

ACADEMIC
BACKGROUND

2025 — 2026
Professional Diploma in Art of Photography & Cinematography (PDAP)
Creative Hut Academy, Mattakkara, Kerala 686564
2020 — 2024
Bachelor of Technology — Mechanical Engineering
G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College (Autonomous), Kurnool · JNTUA
2018 — 2020
Intermediate Education — MPC (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry)
Srujana Junior College, Kurnool · Board of Intermediate Education, A.P.
2018
Secondary Education — 10th Grade
Good Shepherd English Medium School, Kurnool · AP SSC Board

LET’S
CREATE
TOGETHER
Open to filmmaking, photography, design roles & creative collaborations.
© 2026 Manchala Karthik Vineel Kumar — All rights reserved
Designed with intention & precision.

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