About Festival Guruu
A consulting, events, and services company for global film festivals and independent filmmakers.
Festival Guruu, registered as KDR Films & Services and founded by Kundan Kumaar - an experienced film festival consultant, strategist, and curator. With a track record of consulting on over 15 award-winning films, including features, documentaries, and shorts, we bring authoritative expertise to the global festival circuit.
Our core strength lies in bridging the gap between artistic creation and international recognition. We specialize in comprehensive festival strategy, programming curation, and distribution consulting, ensuring every project connects with the right festivals and the most engaged audiences worldwide.
We create customized strategies for filmmakers and provide comprehensive consulting solutions for festivals of all scales.
Meet Your Festival Guruu
Kundan Kumaar serves as your dedicated primary contact and expert film festival strategist.
Kundan Kumaar
Film Festival Consultant, Strategist & Curator
Kundan Kumaar is an experienced film festival consultant, strategist, and curator who has provided strategic guidance for over 15 feature films, documentaries, and shorts. His work has successfully steered numerous voices toward prestigious selections and critical acclaim on the global circuit. He has built a reputation for bridging institutional excellence with modern curation, having collaborated with prestigious global bodies such as the Cannes Film Festival (PR & Marketing), IFFI Goa - National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Singapore South Asian International Film Festival, South Asian Film Market, I-Film Festival Abu Dhabi.
Specializing in programming and distribution strategy, he has guided numerous projects toward awards and international recognition. Whether helping filmmakers navigate submission routes or advising festivals on curation, Kundan is a trusted voice for cinematic excellence.
I invite you to work directly with me to craft a strategic path for your film or festival vision.
For Filmmakers – Film Festival Strategy
#1 Finished Film
Comprehensive strategy for world premiere and subsequent festival circuit distribution to maximize global visibility.
#2 Post-Production
Identifying work-in-progress labs and pitching platforms to secure essential finishing funds and industry interest.
#3 Pre-Production
Strategic planning for co-production markets, grants, and international scouting to build a strong foundational path.
Topics we cover:
- Tactical Submission Strategy
- Press & Industry Outreach
- Film Market Networking
- Strategic Lab Applications
- Social Media Strategy
For Film Festivals – Consulting
#1 New Festival
End-to-end consulting for institutional setup, programming vision, and technical operational workflows.
#2 Young Festival
Scaling existing festivals through international partnerships, expert jury management, and strategic audience growth.
Services offered:
- Programming & Curation Vision
- Jury Panels & Guest Relations
- Technical Screening Logistics
- Stakeholder & Market Strategy
The Guruu Advantage
Bringing over 15 feature films, documentaries, and shorts to global stages, Kundan’s expertise ensures every project receives a personalized strategy for international acclaim. Established in 2018, Festival Guruu bridges the gap for filmmakers and festivals with award-winning consulting.
15+
Films Consulted
Global
Festival Selections
2018
Established
40%
Attendance Growth
Films & Festivals Portfolio
Kundan has provided strategic consultancy for over 15 feature films, documentaries, and shorts, steering local voices toward prestigious global accolades and international visibility.
Our leadership in event management spans acclaimed platforms such as the Singapore South Asian International Film Festival, South Asian Film Market, I-Film Festival Abu Dhabi, Mumbai Asian Film Festival.
Clients & Partners
We take pride in our successful collaborations with globally recognized festivals and organizations.
Singapore South Asian Film Festival
Production Houses
Mumbai Asian Film Festival
Film Distribution Companies
Rajasthan International Film Festival
Regional Film Festivals
Independent Filmmakers
Press & Media
Events Managed
Pioneering leadership in high-impact international event management.
Singapore South Asian Film Festival
South Asian Film Market
I- Film Festival, Abu Dhabi
Critics’ Choice Awards, India – Coordination
Press Releases
Film Festival Curation & Programming Sessions
Distribution Strategies
What People Say
Trusted by award-winning filmmakers and international festival directors.
"Working with Festival Guruu has been a game-changer for my projects. Strategic and professional guidance at every turn."
Makarand Deshpande
Veteran Indian Actor & Producer
"Strategic curation handled with deep cinematic understanding. Truly professional handle of the global circuit."
Amit Rai
Director, OMG 2 & In Pursuit of Light
"Their guidance through the submission process made our debut journey incredibly smooth and successful."
Nivedita Pohankar
Debut Director, The Prayer
"A truly expert approach to festival strategy that delivers real results for independent filmmakers."
Manish Saini
National Award Winner, 2023 (Giddh)
"Invaluable partners in festival management and curation. They provide the authoritative expert edge required in this circuit."
Smita Uchil
Festival Founder - MAFF, Entrepreneur
Connect with Festival Guruu
Ready to take your film to the global stage or elevate your festival’s reach? Filmmakers, please share your film links for strategic review. Festival organizers, we invite you to share your vision or event ideas. Kundan and the team are ready to bridge the gap between creation and celebration.
Email: kundan@festivalguruu.com
Email: kdrfilmsservices@gmail.com