Creative filmmaker, director, and editor with experience delivering documentaries, corporate films, ad campaigns, animation projects, and digital content for leading organizations including UNICEF, World Health Organization, Amazon, UN Women, GIZ, FICCI, CARE India, Samsung, Tetra Pak, and Reckitt Benckiser. Skilled in managing end-to-end production including concept development, scripting, direc- tion, editing, animation supervision, and post-production. Led and executed impactful films and campaigns across healthcare, education, sustainability, gender equality, governance, and social development sectors. Directed documentaries, awareness campaigns, corporate AVs, explainer videos, and branded digital content while collaborating with agencies, government bodies, NGOs, and corporate stakeholders to deliver engaging visual storytelling. Handled multiple roles including Director, Editor, Producer, and Project Lead across diverse formats such as social media campaigns, event films, e-learning modules, travel shows, and animation content. Known for delivering high-quality creative solutions with strong storytelling, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Sarthak Chawla

Creative filmmaker, director, and editor with experience delivering documentaries, corporate films, ad campaigns, animation projects, and digital content for leading organizations including UNICEF, World Health Organization, Amazon, UN Women, GIZ, FICCI, CARE India, Samsung, Tetra Pak, and Reckitt Benckiser. Skilled in managing end-to-end production including concept development, scripting, direc- tion, editing, animation supervision, and post-production. Led and executed impactful films and campaigns across healthcare, education, sustainability, gender equality, governance, and social development sectors. Directed documentaries, awareness campaigns, corporate AVs, explainer videos, and branded digital content while collaborating with agencies, government bodies, NGOs, and corporate stakeholders to deliver engaging visual storytelling. Handled multiple roles including Director, Editor, Producer, and Project Lead across diverse formats such as social media campaigns, event films, e-learning modules, travel shows, and animation content. Known for delivering high-quality creative solutions with strong storytelling, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Available to hire

Creative filmmaker, director, and editor with experience delivering documentaries,
corporate films, ad campaigns, animation projects, and digital content for leading
organizations including UNICEF, World Health Organization, Amazon, UN Women,
GIZ, FICCI, CARE India, Samsung, Tetra Pak, and Reckitt Benckiser. Skilled in
managing end-to-end production including concept development, scripting, direc-
tion, editing, animation supervision, and post-production.

Led and executed impactful films and campaigns across healthcare, education,
sustainability, gender equality, governance, and social development sectors.
Directed documentaries, awareness campaigns, corporate AVs, explainer videos,
and branded digital content while collaborating with agencies, government bodies,
NGOs, and corporate stakeholders to deliver engaging visual storytelling.

Handled multiple roles including Director, Editor, Producer, and Project Lead
across diverse formats such as social media campaigns, event films, e-learning
modules, travel shows, and animation content. Known for delivering high-quality
creative solutions with strong storytelling, technical expertise, and the ability to
manage multiple projects efficiently.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director/Filmmaker/Editor at Freelance / Various Clients
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance filmmaker and editor responsible for directing, scripting, shooting, and editing documentary, corporate, and animation projects for NGO and corporate clients; led end-to-end production including concept development, direction, editing, and final delivery.
Director at Step by Step School Film
December 31, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Directed Step by Step School Film, overseeing concept development, storytelling, and on-set production.
Director & Editor at Biodiversity and Beyond (GIZ)
December 31, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Directed and edited the biodiversity documentary for GIZ, coordinating with researchers and partners to craft an impactful piece.
Director at UNICEF Road Safety Week Ads
December 31, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Directed UNICEF Road Safety Week ads, developing concepts and supervising production across campaigns.
Director & Editor at CIFF Program Films
December 31, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Directed and edited program films for CIFF, ensuring alignment with festival guidelines and storytelling goals.
Producer, Director & Editor at KCCL Corporate Films
December 31, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Produced, directed and edited corporate films for KCCL, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
Director at TetraPak Animated Films
December 31, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Directed animated films for TetraPak, overseeing concept, storyboarding and production.
Director & Editor at Reckitt Benckiser Corporate Film
December 31, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Directed and edited corporate film for Reckitt Benckiser, shaping narrative and visual style.
Director & Editor at UN Women Ad Film
December 31, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Directed and edited advertising film in collaboration with UN Women.
Editor at Amazon India Entry Film for Cannes Film Festival
December 31, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Edited entry film for Cannes Film Festival submission for Amazon India.
Director at NATHEALTH Animation Videos
December 31, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Directed animation videos for NATHEALTH to communicate health initiatives.
Editor at Adventures Overland Travel Show
December 31, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Edited Adventures Overland travel show footage, crafting episode pacing and story arcs.
Director & Editor at Mobilise Your City Campaign (AFD)
December 31, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Directed and edited campaign video for Mobilise Your City in collaboration with AFD.
Director & Editor at UNICEF Self Esteem & Gender Equality Documentary
December 31, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Directed and edited UNICEF documentary focusing on self-esteem and gender equality.
Director & Editor at UNICEF One Stop Shop Documentary
December 31, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Directed and edited UNICEF One Stop Shop documentary.
Director & Editor at UNICEF BALA: Building as a Learning Aid Documentary
December 31, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Directed and edited UNICEF BALA documentary.
Director at Bizcon Innovations Animation Video
December 31, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Directed animation video for Bizcon Innovations.
Project Lead at FICCI Covid Warriors Video
December 31, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Led production of Covid Warriors social media video for FICCI.
Director at High Risk Areas Animation Video
December 31, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Directed animation video focusing on high-risk areas.
Director & Editor at WHO International Women’s Day Shoot
December 31, 2021 - October 24, 2025
Directed and edited WHO International Women’s Day shoot.
Director & Editor at DDCA Ad Campaign
December 31, 2021 - October 24, 2025
Directed and edited campaign for DDCA.
Director at SAMSUNG Educational Video Shoot
December 31, 2021 - October 24, 2025
Directed educational video shoot for Samsung.
Director & Editor at UNICEF Animated Videos
December 31, 2021 - October 24, 2025
Directed multiple UNICEF animation videos for awareness campaigns.
Director at Step by Step School Film
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Directed a school film project.
Director at GIZ
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Biodiversity and Beyond, Documentary for GIZ.
Director at UNICEF
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
UNICEF Road Safety Week Ads.
Director & Editor at CIFF
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Program films for CIFF.
Producer, Director & Editor at KCCL
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Corporate Films for KCCL.
Director at TetraPak
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Animated Films for TetraPak.
Director & Editor at Reckitt Benckiser
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Reckitt Benckiser Corporate Film.
Director & Editor at IMFA / BIPF
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
IMFA Corporate Film / BIPF CSR Films.
Director & Editor at UN Women
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
UN Women Ad film.
Editor at Amazon India
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Amazon India Entry Film for Cannes Film Festival.
Director at NATHEALTH
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
NATHEALTH Animation Videos.
Director at NFSSM
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
NFSSM Video.
Director at E-Gram
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
E-Gram Animation Video.
Editor at Adventures Overland
January 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Adventures Overland Road to London Travel show.
Director & Editor at AFD
January 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Mobilise Your City Campaign video for AFD.
Director at UNICEF
January 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Self Esteem & Gender Equality Documentary.
Director & Editor at UNICEF
January 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
One Stop Shop Documentary.
Director & Editor at UNICEF
January 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
BALA: Building as a Learning Aid Documentary.
Director at WHO
January 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025
International Women’s Day Shoot.
Director & Editor at WHO
January 1, 2020 - October 24, 2025
UHC Day Video.
Founder and Creative Director at Mahakaal Productions
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead the creative vision, manage teams and production workflows, and oversee the end-to-end execution of films, documentaries, branded content, and digital campaigns.

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism & Mass Communication at IP University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Certification (Broadcast Journalism) at NDTV Media Institute
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Post Graduation Diploma in Film and TV at Asian Academy of Film & TV
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelors in Journalism & Mass Communication at IP University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Certification in Broadcast Journalism at NDTV Media Institute
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Post Graduation Diploma in Film and TV at Asian Academy of Film & TV
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelors in Journalism & Mass Communication at IP University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Post Graduation Diploma in Film and TV at Asian Academy of Film & TV
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Post Graduation Diploma in Film & TV Production at Asian Academy of Film & Television
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Broadcast Journalism Certification at NDTV Media Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Bachelors in Journalism & Mass Comm. at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, IP University
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Qualifications

Broadcast Journalism Certification
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Broadcast Journalism Certification
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Post Graduation Diploma in Film and TV
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Broadcast Journalism Certification
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Post Graduation Diploma in Film and TV
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Broadcast Journalism Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Professional Services
    paper Biodiversity and Beyond: The Story of Point Calimere

    Biodiversity and Beyond: The Story of Point Calimere explores the rich and diverse ecosystems of an internationally recognized wetland in Tamil Nadu, India. This film highlights the delicate balance between nature and humans, and it also brings attention to the ongoing conservation efforts aimed at protecting this fragile ecosystem.