Independent filmmakers · Uttarakhand

Stories,
made cinematic.

We make cinematic ads, brand films and original stories. Live action, AI or a blend of both—shaped by filmmakers, from the first idea to the final cut.

आपका काम। आपकी कहानी।

A flying bird embroidered in cream thread on maroon cloth, its thread flowing into an ochre sun
Your work. Your story.

A filmmaker’s eye. Every frame.

For brands, products, artists and stories worth telling.

Made together

Let the stories
do the talking.

Films, people and places. Find the things we make together in our shared showreel on Instagram.

Papiha NestThe shared showreel

Life is full
of stories.

@papihanestView the work on Instagram

Watch the films on Instagram.

Stories shared with your permission.

Papiha Studios

Films. Ads.
Original stories.

Bring a brief, a product, raw footage or an idea. We develop the story and choose the right production approach for the film, budget and deadline.

Cinematic ads & brand films

Films that give a product, place or brand a distinct world, with a clear idea and a reason to watch.

  • Product films & launch ads
  • Brand stories & campaign films
  • Hospitality, lifestyle & artist films
  • Short films & music videos
AI & hybrid filmmaking

We direct AI-generated imagery with the same attention to framing, continuity and rhythm as filmed material. Where it serves the idea, we combine both.

  • Visual concepts, storyboards & look development
  • AI-generated scenes & product environments
  • Live-action footage combined with generated visuals
  • Character, product & visual continuity checks
Writing, direction & live action

Story, performance, light and sound shape the film. We can work with your footage or plan a shoot with the collaborators the project needs.

  • Concept development & scriptwriting
  • Creative direction & shot planning
  • Casting, locations & production design
  • Shoot planning & production coordination
Editing, sound & finishing

Send us your raw footage or involve us from the start. We shape the edit, build the sound and finish the film for its intended screen.

  • Editing & story structure
  • Sound design, voice & music coordination
  • Colour, titles & motion graphics
  • Campaign cutdowns & social formats

Not every project needs every service. We assemble the right people and scope around the work—not the other way around.

Shape your creative plan

From idea to finished film

Your idea.
A film with intent.

Share what you want the audience to feel, remember or do. We will propose a concept, production approach and scope that fit.

Papiha Studios

Built around your brief

Every film starts with a conversation
  • A clear concept, script and visual direction
  • Live action, AI or a blend chosen for the idea
  • Agreed deliverables, revision rounds and usage
  • A project-specific budget and delivery schedule
Discuss your film

We agree the scope, production costs, payment stages and timeline before work begins. Share references or existing footage to help us plan.

A different budget or a bigger idea?

A small, honest promise

Money changes the scale.
Not the worth.

Local shopkeeper, driver, farmer, homestay, coaching centre, artist, hotel, filmmaker or growing company—everyone deserves the same attention.

01

Right-sized, not watered down.

We shape the number of scenes, production approach and deliverables around your budget. A focused film still deserves careful writing, direction and finishing.

02

More than one fair exchange.

Money is the clearest route for commercial work. For personal, community or showreel collaborations, skills, hospitality or barter can also be discussed—openly, before we begin.

A plan built around you

Your creative needs.
Your own plan.

Tell us what you're creating, who you want to reach and where you need help. We'll shape a custom creative plan around your goals, time and budget.

A starting plan.
Before we meet.

Send your brief, references or footage. We can develop the project remotely, then discuss initial ideas, scope and the next steps together.

Share your creative needs

Every project is shaped individually. Share what you know in writing or by voice; we’ll reply with a practical price range and recommended scope before anything begins.

How we work

Simple on purpose.

You don't need a polished brief. A conversation is enough to begin.

  1. 01

    Listen.

    What do you do? Who is it for? What should they understand?

  2. 02

    Come prepared.

    Prepare an initial plan from your brief before we meet. Refine the ideas, scope and budget together.

  3. 03

    Make it well.

    Write and plan the shots. Shoot or generate the scenes. Shape the edit, sound and colour into one coherent film.

  4. 04

    Share. Learn.

    Deliver ready-to-use files, listen to the response and shape what comes next.

The people behind it

A small studio.
An open mind.

Papiha Nest is an independent filmmaking home in Uttarakhand. Through Papiha Studios, we bring together writing, direction, camera, art, sound, editing and AI image-making to create cinematic ads and stories.

The medium follows the story. Whether a frame is filmed or generated, we care about what it makes you feel and how it connects to the next.

Creative Director

Mohit Raj Gaba

Mohit shapes the brief, story and creative direction with practical experience as a First, Second and Additional Assistant Director across feature films, streaming series, advertising, music videos and branded work.

Business Head for Papiha

Nitin Chhabra

Founding Member & Friend of Papiha

Nitin leads business development for Papiha and brings hands-on expertise in aerial cinematography and cinema equipment, helping productions find the right technical scale, resources and on-ground support.

Editor & Post Producer

Rohit Rawat

Founding Member & Friend of Papiha

Rohit shapes the edit and post-production journey, carrying footage from assembly through final delivery with editorial judgement and production discipline. As a founding friend of Papiha, he helps turn the studio's ideas into finished films.

Tea gets cold. The story gets warmer.

There is room for your story here.
Our experience & working network

Selected screen work

Stories built on real sets.

Mahasangam · Kalidhar Laapata · Under The Sky · Rocket Boys S2 · Adhura · Cinema Marte Dum Tak · Inside Out

Advertising & branded work

From the brief to the floor.

Campaign and production experience across Google India, Mahindra Thar, Google Pay, SBI, Haldiram, Vim Bar, Indian Oil, Nothing, Zoho and Standard Chartered.

Working foundation

More than one department.

Theatre and stage management roots, Mumbai production-floor discipline, post and art-department awareness, and an on-ground network across Uttarakhand.

Hasiba · Our spiritual wing

Room to
slow down.

Stillness. Play. Connection.

Dr. Manoj Rangarh

Swami Bodhi Vartman

Environmentalist, Osho sannyasin, laughter meditation expert and retired THDC officer. He leads Papiha Nest’s Hasiba Wing and facilitates meditation programmes at Osho Multi Services, Rishikesh.

Hasiba Kheliba
Dhariba Dhyanam

Papiha Nest’s spiritual wing brings together meditation, laughter, celebration and creative experiences in Uttarakhand, inspired by Osho’s invitation to bring play and awareness into everyday life.

Free daily meditation

Osho Multi Services · Near ISBT, Rishikesh

Dynamic & Laughter Meditation
6–8 AM
Kundalini Meditation
4–5 PM
Evening Osho Satsang
6:30–8 PM

Let's begin

What are you
working on?

An ad, a product film, a music video or an original story. Share your idea, references, available footage and deadline—in writing or a voice note. Email is optional.

Start your enquiry Prefer Instagram? DM @papihanest

Mohit reads the full enquiry himself, then replies through the contact you choose with a realistic price range and next-step plan.
No obligation. No generic package.

Tell us in writing or by voice.

Your name and a little about your idea. That's enough to begin. Email is optional.

Add project details Optional
Say it instead (optional voice note)

Record up to 90 seconds. Speak in Hindi, English, Punjabi—or however you are comfortable.

How may we reply? (all optional)

Add any one that suits you. If you leave all three blank, we can receive your enquiry but cannot reply.

Your answers and optional voice note are delivered to hello@papihanest.com through our form-delivery service. We’ll review the real scope first, then reply with a practical price range and suggested plan—no generic package pushed on you.