who we are

We are a film production company that specialises in end to end production. From the broad spectrum of ideation to the final execution, we are driven by high production values and effective storytelling. The underlying belief is quality over quantity.

In a constantly evolving creative environment, the company is committed to delivering excellence that ranges from advertising to original content.

The company brings together a team of vibrant, creative and experienced professionals who are passionate about the art of film-making.

Anno Domini Films has clients’ requirements at its core. Their vision and needs are at the focal point in everything we create.

Our Team

Affiliated directors

OUR PRODUCTION

what we do

Creative

Ideation
Concept Development
Shared Values Storytelling
Original Content

Pre-Production

Budgeting
Casting
Script Writing
Art Direction

Pre-Production

Budgeting
Casting
Script Writing
Art Direction

Shoot

Direction
Cinematography / Aerial
Social Content
Logistics & Execution

Post Production

Editing
Animation
Visual Effects
Sound Design
Colour Grading

Brands worked with

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Digant Kar

Founder & Director

With over 8 years of experience, Digant founded Anno Domini Films to continue his journey in film-making. After dropping out of engineering in the final year, he became a full-time choreographer and a dance teacher with The Danceworx Studio. His first choreography experience on a film set ignited the idea of becoming a choreographer in Bollywood. While pursuing this goal, he decided to explore other aspects of film-making. He worked as an assistant director on short films and content shoots. And that’s how his journey began.

Since then, he has worked in various aspects of film-making meeting end-to-end production needs. In his role as a director, producer and creative producer, he has worked with a variety of clients like Microsoft, SONY, BMW, GQ, Vogue. Other than creating value for brands, he has also written and directed short films.

Sakshi Mandhyan

Co-Founder & Head Of Comms

Coming from the historic city of Prayagraj, where she studied at a Catholic school. Sakshi Mandhyan is an Award-winning Happiness Coach, Psychologist, TedX & Keynote Speaker. She is also the founder of Mandhyan Care, a Positive Mental Health initiative. She comes with over 10 years of quality experience, and is associated with various Fortune 500 companies and non-corporate institutions. She helps Organisations with Mental Well-being Blueprints and developing a Positive Workplace Culture.Sakshi has recently been awarded by World HRD Congress as ‘One of the 51 Most Fabulous Global Happiness Leaders’ 
 

With a strong creative bend and experienced entrepreneurship skills Sakshi Mandhyan brings a-lot of zeal and passion among the team of Anno Domini Films.

Adrija Gupta

Executive Producer

Executive Producer: Adrija, founder of The DAW Effect is a seasoned Music Director and Executive Producer with over a decade of experience, known for her ability to elevate audio-visual storytelling. Her career, which spans from Mumbai to Hollywood, reflects a deep commitment to global storytelling. She built a strong foundation at Trinity College of Music, London, and has since made significant contributions to both Bollywood and international projects

delivered high-quality content for a diverse range of clients, from major brands to independent filmmakers.

Her work is widely recognised on OTT platforms like Amazon and Netflix, as well as traditional broadcast channels, showcasing her versatility across various media landscapes.

Adrija excels in guiding teams with a balance of creative vision and practical considerations, crafting impactful soundscapes while ensuring projects are executed effectively. 

Adrija’s leadership is synonymous with creativity and innovation.

Kamlaxi Gupta

Producer

Kamlaxi Gupta is a seasoned professional with 8 years of experience in the fashion industry, where she has collaborated with prestigious platforms like Milan Fashion Week and the Fashion Design Council of India. With an additional 8 years in advertising, she brings a wealth of creative and production expertise. Educated in Milan, Kamlaxi is known for her strong personality and exceptional communication skills, making her a standout in her field.

Ravie Sharma

Line Producer

Drawing from over 15 years of extensive experience in ad film production, Ravie has previously led production efforts at Show & Tell Films and Streamline Films in Mumbai. They have worked in various capacities, including as line producer, post producer, and producer for numerous brands.

He has developed a wide range of film content, including TVCs, for prominent brands such as Coca-Cola, Hyundai, TVS Motors, Volkswagen, Nivea, Mahindra, Jaquar, Century Plywood, Colorbar, Vivo, Hero Honda, Ajio, Pearson, DS Group, Casio, Philips, PC Chandra Jewellers, India Mart, Usha International, Western Union, Signature Blankets, and more. Their work spans multiple genres and has involved collaboration with esteemed agencies like Ogilvy, McCann, JWT, Cheil, Innocean Worldwide, BITM, Dentsu, DDB Mudra, and L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, among others.

Ravie is dedicated to exploring innovative approaches to transform brand and business directives into compelling film work. Their unwavering commitment to excellence and ability to deliver outstanding results are central to their professional ethos.

Apoorv Singh Karki

Apoorv Singh Karki is a professional film director with an experience of over 12 years in films, TV & Digital. He has directed 5 web shows with multiple seasons such as Aspirants, Flames, College Romance, Aam Aadmi which were counted in Top 250 web shows of the world. He has been praised for his stellar shows and presenting a perfect blend of romance and nostalgia which are real, inspiring and emotional. The show has been aired on OTT platforms like Netflix, MX Player, Viral Fever and more.
Karki has worked as Creative Director at TVF Network and Creative Head at The Timeliners from 2015-2021. As Creative Head of Timeliners, he was instrumental in the channel’s growth from inception in 2016 till present.
He has managed a team of 60 creative individuals, also trained them and inculcated an experiment-based approach in the team. He has worked with brands like Oppo, Tinder, AMFI, Zoom car, Fortune Oil, Nerolac, Hike Messenger, Olx Auto and many more.

Nitin Shingal

Nitin is an MBA from a top business school who left a corporate job to pursue filmmaking. He started his career as an Assistant Director with top film production houses in India – Yash Raj Films and Vinod Chopra films. He worked on films like Munnabhai MBBS, Parineeta and Fanaa which were major box office and critical successes.
Nitin directed his first short film ‘Kindle’ in 2007 that was officially selected for Stuttgart, Florence, Rome and Karachi International Film Festivals and got nominations in the Best Short Film category. ‘Rice Bowl’ was his second film in the short category but first in animation. It was at the SFC, Cannes in 2016 and was selected at festivals in Spain, Holland, Turkey, Bangladesh and India and it’s available on Sony live kids. ‘Raaya’ was his third short film and was inspired by true events about an autistic girl. It was selected for international festivals in Romania, US, Israel, France, Australia, Cyprus and India. It also won jury-mention awards in festivals in India. ‘Letters’ was his fourth short narrative based on World War II, which premiered in Germany and was selected for the 50th International Film Festival of India, Goa in the Indian panorama section. The film was released on Disney + Hotstar in India. Recently, Nitin has directed a feature length film called ‘Seven’ for a digital platform: Zee5. It is streaming currently. Nitin has worked for various brands like Lodha, Hettich, Cox & Kings and more.

Satavisha A. Bose

Satavisha A. Bose aka Tina completed 3years PG in Screenplay Writing and Direction from Satyajit Ray Film & TV Institute.
With an experience of 120 commercial films under her cap with Coca Cola, Hyundai, Dominos, etc, she worked as an Associate and a Director of Ads & Corporate films.
She specialises in product and hair films and has written, directed and produced 26 episodes of branded content for Philips Haircare and MTV. In 2015, she released the film ‘Yahaan Sabki Lagi Hai’ which was selected in NFDC Recommended Viewing Room in Film Bazaar.
As a writer, Tina developed series for Disney+Hotstar and developed a thriller for JAR Pictures. She has created an original Facebook sponsored 40 episodes web series for Fremantle Media. She has written a full-fledged screenplay for Shoojit Sircar. Her feature film screenplay ‘Bhoy Peyona’ was selected at Mahindra Cine Rise 100.
She is producing music for upcoming musical talents in addition to jingles for Coca Cola, Minute Maid and Fanta for the overseas market.

Saurabh S. Bhandari

An effective storyteller and a passionate filmmaker, Saurabh S Bhandari is a Kyoorius award winning Director with 7 years of industry experience and 2 years of full-time formal training. Having worked across verticals in the audio-visual industry, Saurabh is skilled to take your brand and film to its fullest potential, no matter what the challenge and resources are.
Additionally, Saurabh is also a trained Cinematographer, has worked in the capacity of a production and post production assistant, has been an assistant and Chief Assistant Director and thus, has climbed up the ladder organically and through grassroot level training. His workflow makes it extremely easy for those working with him. It makes him a wholesome gamechanger.
He has worked for brands such as Netflix, HDFC Life, Fevicol, Disney+Hotstar, Tata, Bausch+Lomb, UltraTech Cements, GoDaddy, Dream11, Castrol, Bourbon and more.

Tathagata Singha

Tathagata Singha is a National Award winning Filmmaker. He won the Rajat Kamal for his short film “Ekti Kaktaliyo Galpo” at the 57th National Awards in 2009.

He has passed out of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, specialising in Film Direction. His short films,during this time, have won him both national and international awards.

He has been in the Ad Film world for the last 10 years and has worked on some of the biggest brands

Over the last few years, he’s been directing his own commercials for brands like Reliance Jewels, Reliance Smart Bazaar, Skechers, Nandos, Galaxy Chocolates, Kinder, Mother dairy, Tata Motors, LG India, MTR Foods, State Bank of India, Britannia, Big Basket,  and MKCL.

He has recently finished shooting his Debut feature film titled, “Uma” with Kajal Aggarwal in the lead. Currently he is in the process of developing a web series.

For him, constraints are challenging as that gives him the space for greater innovation. 

Harihar Goswami

Harihar Goswami is a creative maverick who often dons multiple hats at the same time and has been doing so for more than 10 years.

A Writer, Ad Film Director and Advertising Creative Director, he has led innumerable awards winning advertising campaigns for brands like Urban Company, Dettol, Moov, Philips amongst others.

In addition, he has also been the creative brains behind countless events, exhibitions and conferences for brands like Reckitt, Yamaha and Tata Motors amongst others – a testament to his well rounded creative abilities across the spectrum.