Who We Are

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Silent Picture Company brings advertising film production and film consultancy onto one platform, while blending international class and Indian savvies.

Mark ManuelProducer / Director

Silent Picture Company is the brainchild of Mark Manuel – Ad film director, scriptwriter, creative director and more. Having delved deep into the business of advertising and the passion of filmmaking he has envisioned advertising film making in a fresh avatar.

Balaji SelvarajExecutive Producer

Balaji Selvaraj is the Executive Producer of Silent Picture Company. An experienced animation specialist and VFX supervisor, he has been in the business of doing Computer Graphics and is now part of the film making process ever since he began his journey with SPC.

Awards

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Having previously worked for JWT – Chennai as Sr. Creative Director and Agency Producer, Mark Manuel has been a part of the winning team for several internationally awarded films, winning India’s first 2 gold haul for Film and Film Craft at the prestigious Cannes International advertising Festival in 2009. He went on to win over 30 metals in 2009 sweeping film and film craft categories at Pattaya Ad fest, Spikes Asia, Young Guns and the Abby’s. But winning isn’t new to this dynamic individual as he has won consistently, bringing home the Promo Gold Cannes Lion in 2006, the Grand Prix at the ABBYs 2006 and the Promo Bronze Cannes Lion in 2008.

He recently won a Bronze at the prestigious ABBYs for Tata Gluco Plus in 2016 and previously for Ten Downing Street Pub (2015) and Silver at the London FAB awards for Boost (2014).

Testimonials

Swapnil Patole – Senior DI Colourist – Famous Studios, Mumbai

Mark is extremely Creative and a Jolly personality when it comes to work or social life. Mark as a director, I will put it down as a single statement - Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has know…

Amit Wadhwa – President, Dentsu Impact, Delhi

I worked with mark on films for Mirinda, and what stood out most about him from the time I met him was his amazing energy which automatically got translated into the work that we were doing, in terms of great ideas, solution oriented approach and great with people. Which included celebrities. His clarity of thought makes him a great talent to work with…

Swaminathan – Actor, Tamil Film Industry, Chennai

Mark is the best director and is ready and suitable to do a feature film next. I like him very much for his speed and the way he goes about directing his films.…

Aldam Jacob – Network Head, Sun Network Ltd, Chennai

Mark Manuel is extremely creative and consistent in all his films. He brings fantastic values to all his films irrespective of budget or deadlines. In short, his work has content, clarity and creativity…

John Mathew – Asst. General manager, Dentsu Advertising, Bangalore

Working with Mark has been a wonderful experience. A fun loving person with no compromise on quality of work. Commitment, dedication and timely delivery has been his plus points…

Namrata Bohre – Director Brand Solutions, DDB Mudra, Bangalore

Mark Manuel and his team of dedicated professionals at Silent Picture Company are a talented bunch of people and it has been a pleasure working with them this year for the launch of our brand, McDowell’s No1 Silk. The videos were beautifully produced and the quality of work was phenomenal! Our work received much appreciation that has been online for the past few months. Thank you for your tireless effort and we hope to continue this relationship. We wish you success on all your future projects!…

Akash G Mehta – Still Photographer, Mumbai

Silent is just a namesake, A lot of noise happens for the good when Mark is at work…

Arun Raja Kamaraj – Lyricist, Singer and Actor, Chennai

Mark is a very cool guy and it is a pleasure working with him. He is always smiling and makes everyone comfortable while working. He is like a brother to me…

Nirav Shah – Cinematographer, Indan film industry, Chennai

Mark is great fun to work with and is very cool and calm on set. He is also a good director…

Dorothy Thomas – Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Chennai

I have known Mark for several years and have seen his hard work and dedication in everything he does, be it business or personal. He has an eye for perfection and tremendous enthusiasm and passion that you can feel the instant you meet him. Silent Picture Company his venture, also imbibes the same spirit. I must add Mark ws instrumental in the success of my daughter's maiden venture "Rent Play" and steered the thought process and content of the production…

Badava Gopi – Mimicry Artist, Actor, Stand up comedian and Entertainer, Chennai

Mark is the one who has given full marks to everyone in their lives and made a lot of them pass in their lives. He is a very lovely person, more than that he is a very good creator and has achieved a lot in his field. He is very very talented and has a lot to offer the advertising and the film industry…

Chams – Actor, Tamil Film Industry, Chennai

Mark sir is a very humble, simple and down to earth person. He is very cool, fun to work with and is always open to suggestions from artists and does not hesitate to implement it in his films without any ego hassles, which is a very big trait…

C.K.Muraleedharan – ISC – Cinematographer, Mumbai

It was wonderful working with Mark. Stress free and a peaceful shoot with a touch of humour, which shows how much he enjoys his work…

Thaara Umesh – Model Co ordinator and Casting agency

Mark is a very professional and highly trained film maker. It is always a pleasure working with him as he is a easy going and friendly person…

Girish Hule – Casting Director, Mumbai

Mark is one of the splendid directors that I have worked with so far, he is a great team leader and knows exactly what he wants. This allows us as a team to do the best that we can. What separates him from most of the other directors is that, he is ready to accept inputs and consider other peoples point of view without being judgemental…

Twisha Pal – Production Designer, Indian Film Industry, Mumbai

I have had the pleasure of being associated with Mark professionally and the journey has been real fun. He is someone who gave me the absolute creative liberty with a clear perspective on how he envisaged the look of the campaign. Looking forward to many such projects in the future with Mark. He is going to go places with his outlook on filmmaking…

Devi Mahesh – Actor, Tamil Film Industry, Chennai

Mark is a very promising and talented director. Friendly, fun to work with kind of a person. He makes people in his set very comfortable and make them feel happy till the end of the shoot…

Rahul Nambiar – Singer / Musician, Chennai

Mark my words, this company will silence all competition…

Balaji Venugopal – Radio Presenter / Actor / Anchor / Director, Chennai

Mark is a creative Dracula who will byte you, inject his passion, fun and ideas to you. He will finally end up making you also into a creative vampire…

Akash Mishra – Bangalore

I have worked with mark on a couple of Tvc's for ITC. He has been extremely helpful and accommodating in catering to our requirements and tight deadlines. He has been proactive in providing inputs in the best interest of his clients and has been very honest and transparent in all his dealings. Although we have worked for a limited time together, his helpful and friendly nature has helped us develop a bond of mutual respect and friendship…

Rajesh Blaaze Raman – India’s one and only true RAP artist / Musician, Chennai

M to the A to the R to the K / brother Mark thats what we say / shine your light on the road travelled less / wish you well and may god bless…

Timothy Madhukar – Music composer, Chennai

I have known Mark for a very long time and have had the joy of working with him on over 200 Tv commercials. He has a very keen eye and ear for detail. Not only does he excel in the video aspect of film making, he is also very involved in the audio part, being a musician himself. It is always a lot of fun when working with Mark…

Prem K Viswanath – Co-founder & Chief Brand Officer Cloudcherry, Chennai

I've worked with Mark for years now, as part of an agency, and as a client. Here's someone who thinks like an ad guy, works for the client and delivers on results that make everyone happy - super fast delivery included! (And on a side note, he loves his food, so production is always a feast)…

Devadarshini – Actor, Tamil Film Industry, Chennai

Mark is a cool breeze to work with. He sure knows how to make film artists comfortable and get the best out of them, 100 full marks to Mark…

Babita Baruah – Senior Vice President and HEAD, JWT Delhi

Mark, or Marky as we call him, is not a producer for us. He has gone well beyond this role to being a true partner. Marky’s knowledge and experience, his ability to collaborate and bring the best to the table, makes him and Silent Pictures a production house to reckon with.…

Santha John – Founder and Director – Coach Life Asia / Former Chairman JWT Mindset Hyderabad

Mark Manuel is dependable. Dependable to give you quality work on schedule…

Ashna Zaveri – Actor, Tamil & Hindi Film Industry, Mumbai

Mark is one of the most talented and super fun directors I have worked with. Creativity oozes out of him and he is absolutely fantastic at what he does. I got my first award for a Tv commercial which he directed for GRT Jewellers…

Gerald Anith – Art Director – Lowe Lintas, Chennai

Mark never gets old. His childlike enthusiasm always gets all of us out of any difficult situation with ease…

Balaji Gopal – Digital Cinema Designer / Colorist, Tamil Film Industry, Chennai

The first time I saw Mark was at a Tv advertisement shoot. That time he was in the agency, and for an agency guy he was not that stiff looking person who thinks he knows everything, but rather a humble, jovial and friendly person who is willing to learn from people around him. He sees people not through an elite glass but with love and affection and is a very caring person. Mark is my go to man for any job because of his attitude and obviously his talent…

Gerald Martin Joseph – Marketing Head – Sun Direct Tv, Sun Network Ltd, Chennai

Silent Picture Company is a strong and resourceful unit who time and again have stood by deadlines and impressed me with their dedication. Mark, Specially impresses me with his value additions…

Niladri Bose – Radio Presenter and Columnist, Chennai

Mark can make a simple drink of starch water or "KANJI" as they call it in Tamizhnadu, look and feel like an exotic priceless nectar when you watch it, thats his gift! Dont think twice if you have passion for your product that you want to advertise an need visibility…

Karthik Balasubramaniam – General Manager Marketing – G.M.Pens International Pvt Ltd. Chennai

Mark clearly knows the formula for creating extraordinary outputs that always left us with a smile…

Madhusudhan Rhenius – Senior Manager – MRF Ltd, Chennai

His commitment to bringing out the best results is exemplary and that is the way to bring glory for oneself. It has been a pleasure to work with him all the time and looking forwards to working on more great project…

Anuj Khurana – Actor, Indian Film Industry, Mumbai

The first "Hi" from Mark sir was such that I knew then and there itself that the shoot is going to be fun. There are people who know how to get the best out of an actor without putting any pressure and Mark sir is one of them…

Sandra Balaji – Regional Marketing Manager ( South ) Mobiles – Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd. Chennai

Mark has a friendly approach, good attitude and is always very dedicated to his work…

Arun Sivaramakrishnan – Creative Director, Convex Studios

Silent contradicts everything you are my friend. I am a big fan of your work. All the very best for the future. Make some noise…

Aishwarya Menon – Actor, Tamil Film Industry, Chennai

Mark is my favourite of all time, he is a super fast director and does things in lightning speed. But, he doesn't pressurise his actors for the shots and beautifully gets things done. He gets the best out of his actors. He is very clear and knows what he wants. I personally love working with him, because the entire work environment becomes so light, peaceful and happy. It doesn't feel like work at all, especially his sense of humour is the best.…

Our Portfolio

See our award winning work

All Projects TVC's Show Reel Behind The Scenes Music Video Product Shots Computer Graphics Social Short Films Corporate Films

GRT Jewellers – Gems Stones CollectionProduct Shots

One night in the life of a Killer(s)Short Films

GRT Jewellers – Dancing DiamondProduct Shots

GRT Jewellers – Silver Article CollectionProduct Shots

Standard Chartered Bank – NEERUSCorporate Films

GRT Jewellers – Aaranya CollectionsTVC's

GRT Jewellers – Wedding Rings – ChessTVC's

GRT Jewellers – Wedding Rings – RemoteTVC's

GRT Jewellers – Marvel CollectionsProduct Shots

GRT Jewellers – Vibha CollectionsProduct Shots

GRT Jewellers – 100 Diamonds CollectionsProduct Shots

Showreel – 2019Show Reel

GRT Jewellers – Rose Ratnam CollectionProduct Shots

GRT Jewellers – Aadi SurpriseTVC's

GRT Jewellers – Thara CollectionProduct Shots

GRT Jewellers – Akshaya TritiyaTVC's

Chola Finance – Making of Jaldi Kya HaiBehind The Scenes

Chola Finance – Jaldi Kya Hai – TruckTVC's

Chola Finance – Jaldi Kya Hai – PizzaTVC's

Chola Finance – Jaldi Kya Hai – AutoTVC's

Chola Finance – Jaldi Kya HaiTVC's

Manna Health MixTVC's

GRT Jewellers – Swarovski CollectionProduct Shots

GRT Jewellers – Ethnic & Vintage CollectionProduct Shots

GRT Jewellers – Ruby & Emerald CollectionProduct Shots

GRT Jewellers – Silver CollectionProduct Shots

Sun Life – PromoTVC's

Star Vijay Tv – PTM PromoTVC's

Star Vijay Tv KOC – Barber PromoTVC's

Star Vijay Tv KOC – Wedding PromoTVC's

SPC SHOWREEL – 2017Show Reel

GRT JEWELLERS – Akshaya Tritiya 2018TVC's

Sun Direct DTH / Sun NXT Super Offer TeluguTVC's

Sun Direct DTH / Sun NXT Super Offer TamilTVC's

GRT JEWELLERS – SYMBOLSTVC's

Sun NXT Tutorial – Father & SonTVC's

Sun NXT Tutorial – TrainTVC's

Sun NXT Tutorial – AutoTVC's

Sun NXT Tutorial – GrandmomTVC's

Sun NXT Tutorial – FamilyTVC's

SUN NXT 40 TUTORIAL – Mother & SonTVC's

SUN NXT LAUNCH TVC – THE DIRECTORS CUTTVC's

APPAROM – OFFICETVC's

APPAROM – PARLOURTVC's

APPAROM – GYMTVC's

APPAROM – HOUSETVC's

APPAROM – THEATRE – TAMILTVC's

ABHIBUS – Mahesh Babu – HindiTVC's

ABHIBUS – Mahesh Babu – TeluguTVC's

Sun Direct HD – IPL 2017TVC's

Wikianandha – Cricket TeaserTVC's

Wikianandha – Kabali TeaserTVC's

Wikianandha – Petrol/Diesel TeaserTVC's

Wikianandha – Investment TeaserTVC's

Wikianandha – Weather TeaserTVC's

Dinakaran – Cricket TVCTVC's

Dinakaran – Petrol vs Diesel TVCTVC's

Dinakaran – Weather TVCTVC's

Dinakaran – Investment TVCTVC's

SUN DIRECT – SUPER DUPER DIWALI 2016TVC's

GRT JEWELLERS – Diwali – HindiTVC's

GRT JEWELLERS – Diwali 2016 – TamilTVC's

GRT Aadi Surprise – TamilTVC's

Sun DirectTVC's

GRT Gold 4 All – Sisters – TamilTVC's

GRT Jewellers – Make Everyone Dance To Your Tunes – HindiTVC's

GRT Jewellers – Make Everyone Dance To Your Tunes – Aadi 2015 TamilTVC's

MRF Shakti Life PlusTVC's

TATA GLUCO PLUS – Plane Starting TVCTVC's

MCDowells No1 SilkProduct Shots

Prestige – Pressure Cookers & StovesProduct Shots

TVS Wego – Product FilmProduct Shots

GRT Jewellers – Product Showcase Aadi 2015Product Shots

Chennai Diamond Traditional CollectionProduct Shots

Chennai Diamond Italian CollectionProduct Shots

TATA Gluco Plus MusicalMusic Video

Prabhu Deva – Dhool Tucker, Tucker DhoolMusic Video

SunRisers – Anthem 11 – FULL Video – TeluguMusic Video

SunRisers – Anthem 11 – FULL Video – TamilMusic Video

SunRisers – Anthem 11 – FULL Video – MalayalamMusic Video

SunRisers – Anthem 11 – FULL Video – KannadaMusic Video

SunRisers – Anthem 11 – FULL Video – HindiMusic Video

SunRisers – Anthem 11 – FULL Video – MedleyMusic Video

Ford EndeavourMusic Video

TATA Gluco Plus Making VideoBehind The Scenes

Making of Mountain Dew Anthem – TamilBehind The Scenes

SUN DIRECT – Making of Unbelievable Keral Onam TVCBehind The Scenes

Sunrisers Anthem – TamilBehind The Scenes

Making of GumOn Aatam-MalayalamBehind The Scenes

Making of GumOn Kuthu-TamilBehind The Scenes

Sunrisers Anthem – TeluguBehind The Scenes

Sunrisers Anthem – MalayalamBehind The Scenes

Sunrisers Anthem – HindiBehind The Scenes

Sunrisers Anthem – KannadaBehind The Scenes

Sunrisers – MedleyBehind The Scenes

Times Of India-Tongue NosaaBehind The Scenes

SPC Logo AnimationComputer Graphics

Toyota New Wave-Auto Show IndiaComputer Graphics

Smirnoff PromoComputer Graphics

Merry Christmas 2014Computer Graphics

Happy Like That-2013Computer Graphics

Univercell Madurai FestivalComputer Graphics

Cloud Cherry-CC CartComputer Graphics

Ford JD Power AwardComputer Graphics

EveronComputer Graphics

SUN DIRECT – ROMANCETVC's

Sunrisers PromoTVC's

SUN DIRECT – Naming CeremonyTVC's

GumOn Kuthu – TamilTVC's

Mountain Dew – TamilTVC's

Sun Direct – Onam 2014TVC's

Sun Direct – Simply Remember, One Number!TVC's

GRT Jewellers – Guinness World RecordProduct Shots

Show ReelShow Reel

Sun Direct – Cinema Plus Sports Pack TvcTVC's

SUN DIRECT – Long Duration RechargeTVC's

Sun Direct – Unbelievable Kerala Onam TvcTVC's

BBCL – NavarathinaTVC's

Univercell LiveTVC's

Metro Male Clinic – EnglishTVC's

Guna Fertility CenterTVC's

GauriTVC's

Metro Male Clinic -TamilTVC's

Viveks Diwali 2012TVC's

Jainson Diwali OfferTVC's

CHENNAI DIAMONDS – Wedding CollectionTVC's

Hercules RoadeoTVC's

Univercell – Roof RunnerTVC's

MRF Zapper – The ChaseTVC's

MRF MOGRIP 2013TVC's

Mountain Dew – TamilTVC's

BSA CHENNAI CYCLINGTVC's

Times Of India – Tongue NosaaTVC's

Tata Gluco PLus – Orange FlavourProduct Shots

Tata Gluco PLus – Lime FlavourProduct Shots

Tata Gluco Plus – Grape FlavourProduct Shots

GRT Jewellers – Akshaya TritiyaProduct Shots

Over 600 Ad Films!

In a career spanning more than two decades, he has directed, produced, written scripts and worked on over six hundred ad films, radio spots, jingles, viral videos and promotional films for some of the top brands in India including ITC – GumOn, Mountain Dew, Toyota, TVS, Boost, Ford, Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, Kurkure, Airtel, GRT Jewellers, Tata Gluco Plus, McDowells No.1 Whisky, Smirnoff, Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL, MRF Tyres, Prestige, Nokia, GM Pens – Reynolds, The Times of India, Sun Tv – Sun Direct, The Murugappa Group, Parrys, Lotte, Ashok Leyland, Pondicherry Tourism, Nippon Paint, Timex, Sulekha.com, Tulsyan Steel, Cholamandalam DBS, UniverCell Mobiles, Woodwards Gripe Water/Soap, Venus Water Heaters, BSA Hercules, Chennai Diamonds, Star Vijay Tv, Viveks, Tafe, BBCL, Cloud Cherry, Ten Downing Street Pub, and more.