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Anmol Karnik is an advertising film director, copywriter, producer, and partner at Morfeus Films.[1] With over 600 videos to his credit, he has collaborated with a wide range of prominent organizations, including Pidilite, Raymond, Red Bull, and Meta.[1]

Anmol Karnik
Anmol Karnik on a film set in 2024 while directing an advertisement.
Born
Mumbai, India
EducationBFA Film Production (2011), MA Creative Industries (2013), MBA (2022)
Occupation(s)Advertising Film Director, Copywriter, Producer
Years active2013-Present

Career

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Anmol Karnik began his career at 15, interning on advertising films.[2] He went on to complete an undergraduate degree in film production in Los Angeles, followed by a master’s degree in the creative industries in London.[2] In 2012, he served as an assistant camera operator and junior liaison officer at the London Olympics.[2]

In 2013, Anmol's short film Maya was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, garnering a positive reception from audiences.[3][4]

On 12 January 2015, Anmol joined filmmaker Akash Chopra in documenting Sri M's extraordinary journey across India on foot, known as The Walk of Hope.[5] The 15-month journey spanned 7,500 kilometers, beginning in Kanyakumari and concluding in Srinagar, advocating for peace and unity.[5][6][7] The documentary, Walking With M, gained international recognition, screening in 8 European countries at various community film festivals. It won several awards, including Best Documentary at Film Fest International (Berlin FFI) and the Global Peace Award at The International Film Festival The Hague, and received nominations for Best Director, Historical Interest Award, and Best Editing of a Documentary.[8]

In 2019, Anmol Karnik produced a short documentary on the life of a farmer in rural Maharashtra. The film garnered recognition from Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, India’s second-largest tractor manufacturer, resulting in funding awards for both the farmer and Anmol.[9]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Anmol hosted the Currious List Podcast, which spanned over 40 episodes and featured prominent guests such as Zoya Akhtar, Meghna Gulzar, Abhishek Chaubey, Shakun Batra, Sooni Taraporevala, and Ravi K. Chandran, among others.[10]

In 2023, Anmol Karnik became a partner at Morfeus Films.[1] Since joining, he has conceptualized, written, and directed numerous advertising films for brands such as the Indian Racing Festival, Royal Ranthambore Whisky, 8PM Whisky, Magic Moments Vodka, and Raft Motors.[1] His projects have featured prominent celebrities, including Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, John Abraham, Sourav Ganguly, and Sunny Singh.[11][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Bureau, Adgully (2024-08-14). "Anmol Karnik on Directing Star-Studded Indian Racing Festival Ads". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ a b c Anmol Karnik (2016-04-11). Evolution Pictures: This is the Beginning. Retrieved 2024-09-12 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Short film on Delhi rape case makes it to Cannes". The Times of India. 2013-05-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  4. ^ "Mumbai film-maker Anmol Karnik's short film 'Maya' makes it to Cannes Film Festival". DNA India. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  5. ^ a b Ramakrishna, S. R. "Warm account of a peace march spanning 475 days". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  6. ^ Nagaraju, Mahima (2024-08-20). "Marching for peace with Sri M". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  7. ^ "Akash Sagar Chopra: This project was a call for peace and unity | Culture Crossroads". culturecrossroads.ca. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  8. ^ SNS (2024-08-30). "Walking with M bridges chasms of discord across India". The Statesman. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  9. ^ FarmDost (2022-04-18). 100 Farmers. 100 Stories. Photo & Video Story Contest under Video category - Anmol Karnik. Retrieved 2024-09-12 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ Staff, Mashable News (2020-08-20). "Awais Ahmed Talks Space Tech, Sending Nano-Satellites To Space, And More". Mashable India. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  11. ^ Films, Morfeus. "Morfeus Films". Morfeus Films. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
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Anmol Karnik at IMDb