Kusuma Santapoori

Director, Filmmaker, and Photographer in India

Kusuma Santapoori

Director, Filmmaker, and Photographer in India

Kusuma is a skilled filmmaker and cinematographer who specializes in content strategy and creation, bringing stories to life through visual storytelling. She holds triple majors in Filmmaking & Photography, Mass Communications & Journalism, and English Literature from St. Francis College in Hyderabad.

Kusuma is also a Co-founder of Floating Tiger Films production house, where she has successfully created advertisements, photography and promotional films for various brands and products, including Fratelli Wines, Malas Fruits and products, Sharlho, Cabo Coconut Rum, Bummer, Pilgrim, and more. Her work also includes documenting several national and international conferences, festivals, concerts, and live events.

In addition, Kusuma had the opportunity to work as a cinematographer on a documentary film for a British filmmaker, which is currently in post-production. The film is based on the adventures of an Afghani princess set in the 1800s.

Currently, Kusuma is working on a new documentary film that focuses on the biodiversity and ecosystem of Panchgani, Maharashtra. Her passion for film and storytelling drives her to continuously seek out new opportunities to create compelling visual content that resonates with audiences.