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’’Documentaries have always inspired me in narrative filmmaking.’’ Michael Trainor ’’Always explore the new possibilities of innovative technology. ’’ Michael Trainor ’’A filmmaking is a process through which you discover yourself.’’ Michael Trainor

Bringing unseen perspectives into the heart of classic storytelling

S hanthini Balasubramanian is an emerging Writer, Director, Producer, and Compositor based in Surrey, with a diploma in Film Production from InFocus Film School. Her filmmaking journey began in theatre and grew into a deep love for visual storytelling, with a particular passion for visual effects and compositing.

She recently graduated from the Compositing program at Think Tank Training Centre, where she refined the technical skills that strengthen and elevate the stories she tells.

Shanthini is the 2025 KDocsFF Filmmaker in Residence, an honour she received at the Sundar Prize Film Festival. Her Tamil-language short film Velvet Secrets earned the Best First-Time Filmmaker Award at MAMM19. These milestones continue to fuel her dedication to creating meaningful films that center underrepresented voices and uplift stories that are often overlooked.

Through her work, Shanthini strives to bring to life the narratives she longed for growing up, stories that are emotionally honest, bold, and rooted in identity. She is always open to exciting collaborations and new creative opportunities in film and post-production.

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