Jatin Chanana
Writer & Director, Founder
Jatin is a self-motivated human, a passionate filmmaker and the founder of Pustak Films. He has more than 11 years of experience in creative writing, client service and video production. He has written and directed TVCs, digital ad films, corporate films etc. for renowned Indian and international brands. With hands-on experience in brand communication, in-depth knowledge of digital marketing, Jatin’s focus is to make films that resonate with larger audiences on an emotional level.
His love for narrative storytelling and emotionally driven content makes him stand apart from the crowd. As a director, his two short films, The Blue Sweater and The Unknown Number have won him accolades and appreciation at various Indian and international film festivals.
Karun Punchhi
Writer & Producer
An executive producer of three National Award-winning feature films, a skilled producer and an amazing writer, Karun is a restless nerve center for original ideas. His sharp production skills, reflective thinking and mature decisions make him stand apart from the crowd. He has directed and produced several ad films, feature films, television and web content. He has written films and songs for directors like Habib Faisal and Sharat Katariya.
Karun’s in-depth understanding of human emotions and passion for writing unique scripts keeps him achieving new goals. His simplicity, humble attitude and friendly behavior get brownie points from people around him.
Satyanarayanan Govind
Visual Artist & Creative Consultant
A writer at heart with a penchant for doodling / illustration and caricature, Satya, better known by his moniker Chari has spent 16 years as both, a writer and a political cartoonist. He started his career as a freelance journalist and political cartoonist with a reputed English daily. He won an award for excellence in political cartooning organized by the Forum for Political Cartoonists (2004) and Maya Kamath Special Jury Award for excellence in political cartooning, organized by the Indian Institute of Cartoonists (Bangalore, 2012).
As an avid writer for animation films and a doodle storyteller, Chari has worked on both Indian and International projects, writing scripts for animation series and films – Sesame India (Gali Gali Sim Sim (2005-2008), Greengold Animation etc. His graphic novel, Darkshaala, in collaboration with Nandita Basu (pianist, writer and illustrator) was published in 2018.
Shiv Parkash
Director of Photography
An impeccable vision to see through the lens with ceaseless passion to explore, Shiv is everyone’s favorite. He started his career in December 2014 as a freelance cinematographer. He has accumulated a treasure of experience through learning and self-experimentation. His unique style and creative eye to see the world through a camera has been the driving force behind his stellar success. The journey he embarked six years ago has taken him to the next level of his career.
Shiv has worked with several renowned brands, like Viacom, Flipkart, FNP, TVF, Dharma, Netflix, T-Series, Zee Music and many more. He has shot the famous web show Gullak season III and Kota Factory season II, produced by Netflix.
Sheena
Client Servicing Manager
Sheena has more than five years of experience in client service and coordination. She has also assisted with multiple TVCs and Digital Ads. Her journalism and mass communication background diversifies her skillset by adding extra feathers to her hat.
Her assertive and supportive communication approach keeps the team properly managed and the clients well updated. Sheena also writes blogs about mental health. Her instagram page “Smile and Hug Blog” is gaining popularity amongst young people with each passing day.