Hi, I’m Nihal Hans, a film maker and creative director based in Mumbai, India. I direct and edit music videos and feature films, lead pre-production and post-production teams, and craft visuals that tell compelling stories. I’m passionate about collaborating with artists and brands to bring ideas to life on screen. I thrive in fast-paced shoots, on-set coordination, and shaping the final cut to match the script.

Nihal Hans

Hi, I’m Nihal Hans, a film maker and creative director based in Mumbai, India. I direct and edit music videos and feature films, lead pre-production and post-production teams, and craft visuals that tell compelling stories. I’m passionate about collaborating with artists and brands to bring ideas to life on screen. I thrive in fast-paced shoots, on-set coordination, and shaping the final cut to match the script.

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Hi, I’m Nihal Hans, a film maker and creative director based in Mumbai, India. I direct and edit music videos and feature films, lead pre-production and post-production teams, and craft visuals that tell compelling stories.

I’m passionate about collaborating with artists and brands to bring ideas to life on screen. I thrive in fast-paced shoots, on-set coordination, and shaping the final cut to match the script.

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Language

Hindi
Fluent
English
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent

Work Experience

Cinematographer and Film Editor at Cinewire
June 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Worked as cinematographer and film editor on the TV show Hasseya Da Halla, a Punjabi non-fiction TV show. Responsibilities included managing the set, fulfilling shoot requirements, managing post-production, and ensuring the edit team worked according to the script.
Assistant Creative Head at Essel Vision
February 1, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Managed TV show sets and fulfilled all shoot requirements as a creative head while overseeing post-production and ensuring the editing team worked according to the script.
Assistant Creative Head at Shashi Sumit Production
December 1, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Managed TV show sets and shoot requirements creatively and according to the script. Managed post-production and edit teams.
Director and Film Editor at Open Mic Studios
July 1, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Directed and edited official music videos for Open Mic Studios, handling all aspects of film editing and direction.
Creative Director at Woow
April 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Creative director on the crime thriller web series Mrityulok. Handled all processes from pre-production to post-production.
Director and Film Editor at Sood Entertainment
March 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Directed and edited official music videos, short films, web series, and feature films for Sood Entertainment.
Assistant Director at Sood Entertainment
March 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Assistant director on the Hindi feature film Pagalpan Next Level, a biopic of fitness influencer Guru Mann. Handled pre-production and on-set shoots.
Creative Director at Vamstar Production
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Creative director for the crime thriller web series SIM. Managed all processes from pre-production to post-production.
Freelance Filmmaker and Film Editor at Freelance (multiple companies)
February 1, 2023 - Present
Currently working as a freelancer filmmaker and film editor for various clients in India and internationally, including managing on-set shoots for the Raisighani Vs Raisighani web show for SonyLiv with CIVIC SAGE PVT LTD.
Assistant Director at Hindi Feature Film Navras Katha Collage
December 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Assistant director involved in pre-production and on-set shoots. The project required travelling to multiple cities.
Production/On-Set Coordinator at Hasseya Da Hallaw (Punjabi-language non-fiction TV show)
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Managed on-set operations, coordinated with cast and crew, and ensured post-production tasks aligned with the project script.
Creative Director / On-Set Creative at SoboFilms (Raisinghani vs Raisinghani) for SonyLIV
February 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Freelance creative director for a crime-thriller web series; led on-set shoots and oversaw pre-production to post-production, ensuring script adherence.
Assistant Director at Navras Katha College (Hindi feature film)
December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Assistant director on set; involved in pre-production and on-set shoots.

Education

Media Entertainment and Film Technology at KC College
July 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
at KC College (Media Entertainment and Film Technology)
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other