A writer-director based out of Mumbai, Deepanshu won the Mofilm Cannes Lions 2016 for his film on the ‘Find New Roads’ campaign of the brand Chevrolet. He also wrote and directed a brand film called Khwaishein for MG Motors which won the Best Ad, and Best Music Awards at the recent Dada Saheb Film Festival 2020.
With an advertising career spanning over 8 years, Deepanshu has worked on the films for the likes of Honda, MG Motors, Wakefit, Byju, Cello, HP, Chevrolet, Manchester United, Renault, TLC, Ceat, Amazon, Heinz, Tata, ITC, DHFL, Vedanta to name a few.
As an independent filmmaker, his work has been mentioned across 27 media releases throughout India, including the leading dailies such as DNA, Mid-day, and India Today.
He is also a trained theater artist, and enjoys narrations and working with performers.
Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/deepanshumalik
Rahul Nangia is a writer-filmmaker based out of Mumbai, with experience in advertising and long-formats. His strength lies in narratives with unique characterization and nuanced performances. Having spent 19 years in advertising, Rahul comes with a deep understanding of brands and their audiences. His work is insightful and subtle, brand focused and yet extremely human.
He co-wrote the commercially and critically acclaimed feature length film, Airlift. His short film Tu, was showcased at MAMI, Dharamshala, IDFFSK and other international film festivals. His commercial work for Thomas Cook was nominated and awarded in various categories at Cannes Lions. He has directed commercials for brands like Times of India, Pepperfry.com, Emirates, Hero MotoCorp, Skybags, Jockey, JK Tyres, Raymond, among others.
Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/rahulnangia
Anshuman has close to 15 years of experience as a Director and Creative Producer. He has directed several TVCs, non-fiction shows, branded content, promos, digital films, documentaries and corporate AVs. Over the years, he has worked on projects with many ad agencies, channels and brands including Disney, National Geographic, Discovery, TLC, UTV Bindass, Star News, Schwarzkopf, Relispray, Clean & Dry, Cuddles Foundation, Bajaj Allianz, SBI Mutual Funds amongst others.
He has also worked on travel shows such as Bollywood Republic for Disney's Bindass Play and Beg, Borrow, Steal for Bindass (8 seasons). Other shows include the award-winning auto show on Star News called 'Top Speed' and the erstwhile popular cricket game show on Hungama Channel - 'Full Toss'.
He has served as a Senior Producer and Director with the Creative Services team at Bindass which gave him an in-road into AFPs / branded content and opportunity to conceptualise, direct and produce short-formats like Campus Attack, Bindass Buddies and TV spots for brands like Schwarzkopf, Fem, Axe, etc.
One of his most recent assignments was with National Geographic Asia as a Creative Producer, where he got the chance to work with legendary photographer Steve McCurry (Afghan Girl Fame) and produced the Ministry of Tourism's Calendar Shoot promoting incredible India.
Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/anshumansaikia
Bibartan is a self-taught cinematographer who later turned into a director. He has directed more than 100 commercials and has also been the DOP of shows like Hostel Daze on Amazon Prime.
Few of the accolades that his work has garnered include – CLIO Bronze for the Jeep film (2019), Brand Film of the Year by Afaqs and Brand Equity for Swiggy’s 4th year anniversary film (2018), Best Music Video at the ScreenXX Awards for McDowell’s Durga Pujo film (2020).
Vimeo link: https://www.bibartanghosh.com/
Kedar brings with him 19 years of experience as a director and cinematographer in the entertainment industry. He has worked extensively on mid to big budget, multi-genre projects ranging from mainstream cinema to brand commercials, music videos and promos. For his contribution to the film and television industry he has been awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award. Some of the projects he has been associated with are Chopsticks (film), Volkswagen Tiguan, Parle Mango Bite, Cello Pen, LG Fridge, Tata Q and KinderJoy.
Vimeo link: http://www.vimeo.com/kedargaekwad
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