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THE WORK
Why Should You Work with Me?
With 15+ years in media, I bring expertise in video content creation
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For screenwriters at any stage, the difference between readable and rejected.
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Fiction Films
A story without a spine is just scenes. I build the dramatic question first. Everything else — camera, performance, pacing — follows that. It sounds obvious. Most people skip it anyway.
Documentary Films
Real people are harder to direct than actors. They forget the camera, then remember it, then forget it again. I have spent 16 years learning how to use that. The best moments are never planned. They are waited for.
Brand Films
I have made brand films for Spotify, Vivo, and OPPO. The ones that worked had something to say. The ones that did not, did not. A brand film is still a film. It still needs a reason to exist.
Stories
I work backward from the final cut before anything is shot. Editors either love this or find it slightly alarming. Either way, the film holds together. Which is the point.
AI Films
I direct AI-generated films the same way I direct everything else. With intent. With structure. With a clear idea of what the frame needs to carry. The tool is new. The thinking is not.
16 Years. Six Countries. One Standard
Fiction, documentary, brand, AI. The format changes every time. The question at the start never does: what does this film need to make someone feel? Everything else is just logistics.
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What kind of films does Vani direct?
Primarily documentaries, brand films, and corporate narratives. The common thread is story structure every project, regardless of format, is built around a clear spine and a reason to keep watching.
How do I commission a film project?
Start by describing your brief. Send a note to email with the project scope, timeline, and what you are trying to say. If it is a fit, we will schedule a call.
Does Vani work internationally?
Yes. Production experience spans India, the UK, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and the UAE. Remote pre-production is standard. On-location direction is project-dependent.
What is the typical production timeline for a short documentary?
Depends on the scope. A focused 10-15 minute documentary typically runs 3-5 months from brief to final cut. Larger projects or multi-territory shoots take longer. Rushed timelines produce rushed films.
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Whether you’re a studio executive looking for a fresh directorial voice, a brand in need of impactful storytelling, or an aspiring filmmaker seeking guidance—let’s connect.
Vani Aggarwal
Whether you’re a studio executive looking for a fresh directorial voice, a brand in need of impactful
