vaibhav rana
@vaibhavrana
Creative Director and screenwriter delivering cinematic brand films and award-winning campaigns.
What I'm looking for
My creative journey began not in a boardroom, but on the streets of Dehradun, with a camera and a curious bunch of people. Doon Photo Walk was a weekend experiment that accidentally turned into a movement of photographers, filmmakers, writers, and people just obsessed with storytelling.
That experiment gave me everything I needed to know about narrative, collaboration, and building something from scratch.
Cut to today— I wear a few hats. Director. Creative Director. Producer. Co-founder. Depending on the project, sometimes all at once. I’ve built content and campaigns with brands and agencies, working from the scribbles on a pitch deck to the final master export.
What I bring to the table? A head that loves small and big ideas, a hand that knows how to execute, and a heart that believes good storytelling needs both. Be it short films, 3D interactive animation, docu-series, or a tight 30-second ad, I thrive in chaos and love building things that feel and function.
Currently: leading creative mandates, consulting on narrative-first projects, producing ads, and occasionally investing in ideas that keep me up at night.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Creative Director
Kathika Media LLP
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Co-founded and led a full-service production house delivering 25+ campaigns for global brands (Kia, Maruti Suzuki, JBL, Pernod Ricard), directing concept-to-delivery for digital films, DVCs, events and product launches that earned industry recognition.
Founder
Doon Photo Walk
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 8 months)
Built a grassroots creative collective organizing 100+ community photo walks, short film workshops and heritage storytelling initiatives, mentoring emerging filmmakers and photographers.
Operations Manager
Dang Tours & Travels
Aug 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 4 months)
Managed VIP logistics and hospitality for domestic travel programs, improving coordination and client service across operations.
Creative Producer & DP
Doordarshan Kendra Dehradun
Jul 2013 - Sep 2013 (2 months)
Produced and shot regional television content focused on local communities and cultural narratives during a short-term production internship.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism
Master of Science, Media Research
2015 - 2017
Completed a Master of Science in Media Research focusing on media studies and research methodologies from 2015 to 2017.
Doon University
Master of Arts, Integrated Mass Communication
2012 - 2015
Completed a Master of Arts in Integrated Mass Communication with coursework in journalism, media production, and communication studies from 2012 to 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
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