About Us
India’s First Realtime Production Team
Stage Unreal is a Virtual production studio based in Chennai. It was founded by Ace VFX Supervisor Mr. Srinivas Mohan and renowned Indian Cinematographer Mr. Manoj Paramahamsa. With constant hardware, software upgradations and novative applications along with successful experimentations in the fast-evolving field of Virtual Productions, Stage Unreal has grown into a dedicated and passionate team of professionals. The ethos of Stage Unreal is rigorous research and relentless development. Stage Unreal works with film makers, film production houses, media and technology divisions to create new worlds and realms hitherto complicated and out of bounds. If it can be imagined, Stage Unreal will create that pixel.
Founders of Stage Unreal
4 Time National Award Winner (Magic Magic, Sivaji, Enthiran, Bahubali – The Beginning) and a true Pioneer in the field of VFX in India with over 25 years of experience. Currently India’s top VFX supervisor and at the same time a terrific mentor who has authored and designed Animation and VFX courses for M.G.R government film and television institute.
Starting with a State Award for “Best Cinematography” for his debut film (Eeram), has been the architect behind multiple blockbusters across languages in South Indian film industry. Most sought after Cinematographer in India, for always being ahead of the curve in terms of the cutting-edge tools and technology he has introduced through his work for close to 15 years now. Manoj Paramahamsa and Srinivas Mohan have been the bedrock and have contributed their vast experience and expertise in the research and development of Stage Unreal.
Our Team
Having trained under industry veterans Manoj Paramhamsa and Srinivas Mohan for the past five years, she has built a strong foundation in all major facets of virtual production including Previz pipelines, real-time compositing, LED-volume workflows, and on-set virtual cinematography. Her ability to bridge color, VFX, and production enables her to craft seamless visual storytelling across both virtual and physical environments. With an additional three years of experience as a DI Colorist, with credits such as Minmini, Sillu Karupatti, and Auto Shankar, she brings a unique blend of artistic sensitivity and technical mastery to the table. As the Head of Virtual Production, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the studio’s creative and technical direction. Her deep understanding of real-time filmmaking pipelines makes her a key figure in training, mentoring, and guiding teams through the complexities of virtual production workflows. Through her leadership, she ensures that artists, technicians, and filmmakers gain the clarity, precision, and confidence needed to operate at the cutting edge of modern filmmaking.
With over eight years of hands-on cinematography experience under Manoj Parmahamsa, he carries a deep, intuitive understanding of how images are crafted in real-world filmmaking. Some of the notable mentions of his filmography include Radhe Shyam, Minmini, Sillu Karupatti, Villain, Povarasam Peepee, Race Gurram. His extensive time on designing shots, shaping lighting, working with cameras and lenses, and collaborating closely with directors and crew gives him a practical foundation that directly informs his virtual production work. This real shooting experience allows him to naturally translate the nuances of cinematic language into Unreal Engine environments, ensuring that virtual scenes don’t just look technically accurate, but feel truly cinematic. By bridging the gap between traditional filmmaking and virtual production technology, he brings a unique ability to infuse digital worlds with realism, emotion, and visual authenticity, playing a crucial role in elevating the creative and technical standards of modern virtual production workflows.
With five years of dedicated experience in Unreal Engine and virtual production, he has developed a deep understanding of real-time workflows and the technical artistry required to bring virtual worlds to life. Prior to this, his five years as a DI Conformist provided a strong foundation in post-production, color pipelines, and high-precision media workflows. His keen and creatively driven mindset has played a key role in helping the team design and streamline efficient, production-ready pipelines tailored to the unique demands of virtual production. Now specializing in tracking and motion capture, he combines technical accuracy with creative problem-solving to achieve seamless integration between live-action elements and virtual environments. His solid knowledge of networking, scripting, and coding further enhances his ability to innovate, optimize, and bridge the gap between complex technical systems and creative execution, making him an essential asset to the entire workflow
A passionate Senior Unreal Engine Artist, he brings a blend of creativity, precision, and technical depth to real-time production. A proud graduate of MGR Film Institute from the VFX department, he carries a strong academic foundation that fuels his artistic and technical growth. With over three years of hands-on experience in the virtual production pipeline, he has developed a deep understanding of real-time workflows and collaborative on-set requirements. Supported by solid 3D modeling expertise in Blender, he continuously pushes creative boundaries in Unreal Engine, driven by curiosity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to learning. His skills extend into advanced photogrammetry, where he has contributed significantly to high-fidelity environment reconstruction for major projects such as the National Art Gallery and Manduva House. Currently focusing on world-building and serving as a key artist in crafting sequences for Previz, he merges artistic vision with technical precision to create immersive, production-ready environments. His contributions play a vital role in strengthening the studio’s virtual production workflows and overall creative output.
A dedicated Senior Unreal Engine Artist and Motion Capture Technician, bringing both technical precision and creative energy to real-time production. A proud alumnus of MGR Film Institute, with over 3 years of hands-on experience in virtual production, specializing in motion capture setup, execution, and clean-up workflows. Adept at integrating mocap data seamlessly into Unreal Engine, contributing to the creation of immersive virtual environments and compelling storytelling. Has contributed to high-profile projects including Indian 2 and Game Changer, demonstrating expertise in optimizing virtual workflows and ensuring top-quality results. Combines a strong artistic vision with deep technical proficiency to drive efficiency and creativity in a fast-paced production environment.
A Line Producer with a strong foundation in Business Management, skilled in client relations, financial oversight, and project coordination, while efficiently managing daily office operations. Known for ensuring clear communication, smooth workflows, and organized production processes across all activities. Recently transitioned into the creative side of production, bringing her expertise to previz project follow-ups and creative project execution, effectively bridging the gap between business management and hands-on production
A Line Producer who oversees projects from planning to delivery, ensuring smooth collaboration among team members, sourcing references, and managing virtual production workflows efficiently. A graduate of Visual Communication, he brings a creative perspective and consistently follows up with clients to keep communication clear and expectations aligned. Experienced in scheduling and tracking project milestones, he keeps every stage of production on track. With a focus on the creative side of previz, Prashanth connects production management with artistic execution, helping projects run efficiently while maintaining high creative standards