About Kahani

We've spent 20 years learning how to find the story inside your story.

Most organizations we meet are doing work that matters. They just don't have a way to show it. That's the problem we set out to solve.

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The Kahani crew filming behind the scenes
Origin

Kahani means story.

It's a Punjabi word. Inder Nirwan grew up with it. Stories told across dinner tables in two languages, connecting a family living between two worlds.

He spent six years as the sole video content creator at Lush Cosmetics, building a brand voice from the inside. Then he started Kahani Pictures to do the same thing for organizations whose missions deserved that kind of attention.

That was 2020. Since then, Kahani films have helped raise millions in funding, win competitive contracts, and reach hundreds of thousands of people who needed to hear those stories.

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We show up as collaborators, not vendors.

Every project starts with listening. We spend time with your people before we touch a camera.
We ask questions most production companies don't think to ask. The story already exists inside your work. Our job is to find it and make it impossible to look away from.
We work with organizations and families who believe their story matters. If you believe yours does, we're probably the right fit.
Territory Acknowledgement

Kahani is proudly headquartered on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, in what is now known as Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Team

The people behind the films.

Inder Nirwan, Co-Owner and Filmmaker
Inder Nirwan
Co-Owner & Filmmaker

Award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of Kahani Pictures. Former sole video content creator at Lush Cosmetics. Inder leads creative direction on all Impact Storytelling and Social Studios projects.

Tricia Stevens, Co-Owner and Director of Strategic Partnerships
Tricia Stevens
Co-Owner & Director of Strategic Partnerships

Tricia leads Kahani's long-term partnerships and client relationships. She also co-owns Plantd Skincare, which gives her a sharp understanding of what it takes to build a brand from the inside.

Mitch Francis, Filmmaker
Mitch Francis
Filmmaker

Award-winning filmmaker with more than 10 years of experience across films, commercials, and over 200 music videos.

Grace Shutti, Production Coordinator
Grace Shutti
Production Coordinator & Assistant Editor

Grace keeps every Kahani production on schedule, from shoot-day logistics to the edit suite. As assistant editor, she's often the first person to spot the moment a film gets built around.

Before You Ask

What people ask before they hire us

How much do your films cost?+

Community Stories start at $12,500. The Cohort Model starts at $37,500. Social Studios is $5,000 per month. Legacy Films start at $7,500. Every project is scoped individually.

How long does it take?+

We need a minimum of three weeks for post-production to deliver our best work. Rush delivery under three weeks is possible with a 20% premium.

Do you only work in Vancouver?+

No. We're based in Vancouver and work globally.

What if I have a subject but no idea where to start?+

That's most of our clients. Book a free call and we'll figure it out together.

How do you make a viral video?+

Cast a dog, a cat, or a baby. Otherwise: tell a true story about a real person and make the audience care whether they're okay.

Completely blown away. We wanted to capture a poetry reading featuring Shane Koyczan. Inder went way above-spec and delivered an incredibly powerful video. It gained over 100,000 views in the first week.

Mark Busse — Creative Mornings Vancouver

Inder's videos are unparalleled for their high-quality footage and ability to capture the values of a brand accurately. I would unreservedly recommend Inder for any video project.

Jen Paulson — Founder, Siggie Lodoen
Kahani Pictures

Do you have a story that needs telling?

Book a free 15-minute call. We won't pitch you anything. We'll ask what you're building and tell you honestly whether we can help.

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