Award-winning visual director
Cinema in every system.
Dubai-based cinematographer, editor, colourist and creative strategist shaping stories that live beyond the frame.
02 / Award-winning stories
Two independent projects. Thirteen festival honours. A visual language built through camera, rhythm and colour.
Experimental short film · 05:13
A fictional short about the invisible distance created by excessive dependence on electronic devices. Directed by Abhilash Chandran with cinematography and visual treatment by Ullas P Murali.
Music album · Onam visual project
A celebratory UAE-made Onam musical album directed by Abhilash Chandran. Camera, edit and colour grade by Ullas P Murali.
03 / Recognition
International juries across India, the UAE and the United States recognised the direction, experimentation and musical storytelling behind these works.
Best Experimental Short Film — Dubai International Cine Carnival
Best English Experimental Short Film — Pulari TV International Film Festival
Second Best Foreign Short Film (Asia) — Global Independent Film Festival of India
First Best Director (Foreign) — Global Independent Film Festival of India
Best Experimental Film — Calcutta Film Competition
Best Director — Dubai International Cine Carnival
Second Best Experimental Short Film — India International Star Film Festival Awards
Outstanding Excellence, Direction — Religion Faith International Film Festival, USA
Second Best Music Video (Foreign) — Global Independent Film Festival of India
Best Music Video — 13th Indian Cine Film Festival 2025
Best Festival Music Video — Pulari TV International Film Festival
Best Music Video — Bollywood International Film Festival
Best Music Video — Calcutta Film Competition
Commercial / Kochi
Wedding Film / Dubai
Luxury Event / Dubai
Original frame / Dubai05 / The maker
Ullas P Murali is a Dubai-based cinematographer, editor and creative director working across independent cinema, luxury events, commercial films, AI video and digital brand systems.