Akhil Ravi

Akhil Ravi

Associate Professor, Art Direction & Production Design

Bio

As a Production Designer and Art Director, I’ve been guided by a profound love for visual storytelling and its transformative power.

An alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, and the College of Fine Arts, Kerala, I’ve cultivated my passion for filmmaking and visual arts through a diverse array of projects, including short films, feature films, web series, and various advertisements, shows, and event designs across India and abroad. My professional journey also led me into teaching, where I spent several years as an Arts Teacher at the Higher Secondary school level and briefly taught Applied Arts at the College of Fine Arts after graduating from FTII. These experiences deepened my understanding of creativity and its impact on inspiration.

I participated in an exchange program at La Femis Paris, where I received discipleship under production designers Anne Seibel and Daran Fulham. This exposure to European design practices enhanced my passion for detailed creative processes and allowed me to integrate traditional practices with modern technologies to support environmental sustainability. As a member of the Production Designers Collective, an international group of designers, I engage in discussions about the evolving landscape of film design globally.

Working closely with veteran filmmaker Shaji N. Karun during my collaboration with KSFDC was a significant milestone in my career. Additionally, I had the privilege of conceptualising and developing the IDSFFK signature film in collaboration with the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Every project I undertake aims to infuse the world with more beauty and happiness, reflecting my deep passion for the arts.

Projects

As Art Director or Production Designer:

  • Worked with renowned artist Amol K Patil for the Kochi Biennale September 2022 – October 2022 / FTII, Pune
  • ‘Stalked by Danger’ for 2017 Batch students June 2022 / Khortum, Sudan
  • ‘MoMo’ (TVC) for MTN, Sudan directed by Jailey June 2022 / Thane
  • ‘Places I called My Own’ (Short Film) for SALT FOR SUGAR, Paris directed by Sushma April 2022 – May 2022 / Mumbai, Kashmir
  • ‘Runs and Roses’ (DocuSeries) for NETFLIX directed by Stuwart March 2022 – April 2022 / Mumbai
  • ‘HIVER- Customer Support Heroes (TVC) directed by Ardra Swaroop
  • Webseries ‘Nirmal Pathak ki Ghar Vapasi’ directed by Mr. Rahul Panday, currently streaming on Sony LIV
  • PAKA – The River of Blood’ directed by Nitin Lukose December 2019 – February 2020 / Wayanad, Kerala
  • ‘K22’ and ‘Memories of Mother’ for 2012 Batch students November 2017 – March 2018 / FTII, Pune
  • Collaborated with Director Mr. Ansar Shaiju on the independent film ‘Viraagam’ November 2016 – February 2017 / Trivandrum, Kerala

As Mural Artist

  • Collaborated as Mural Artist for ‘SANAA’ directed by Sudhanshu March 2022 / Mumbai

Courses Taught

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