Kahani Pictures

Ignite your audience with impact storytelling.

We combine award-winning documentary filmmaking with decades of social impact expertise to mobilize people around the goodness of your work.

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Content with substance.

We choose human experiences over trends.

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“Beautiful short story and great art!"

I want to give him a hug.

@lynnretzlaff2656

“Thats awesome!"

Made me cry... Art has an effect on the dopamine levels, builds self esteem! Better than drugs for sure.

@billw8648

“This was so beautiful."

Thank God for art, precious daughters and special dads ❤️

@jkstubbington

“Yeah, brought tears to my eyes.”

Actually I want to run art workshops for wellbeing like this. It's all about being immersed in the process and feeling connected to your inner self and to each other in the group creating side by side, each expressing their own individual identity.

@JGalegria

“beautiful work”

thank you for sharing you've inspired me

@casskidd1

“What a fantastic story.”

Art has saved me too, as I plow through grief I have my art to lift me up.

@macgurrl

“Beautiful”

I am a huge fan of the Kahani process. Stories with heart.

@RS-kt7oj

Why tell impact stories?

80%

Consumers say that they buy and advocate for organizations based on shared values.

69%

Employees say that having a societal impact is a strong expectation when considering a job.

68%

People believe that organizations promoting shared interests can bring us together.

Source: Edelmen Trust Barometer

Incite a good riot in your community.

Explore our Services

Service

Documentary
Production

Our team combines expert storytelling with high-quality cinematic techniques to create documentaries that not only educate but also provoke thought and inspire action.

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough." - Robert Capa

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Why documentaries?

Documentaries Overview

Qualitative Proof

The stories we capture will give your stakeholders the social and emotional proof that your impact is working within community spaces.

Cinematic Quality

Our films are made with artistry so that they resonate deeply for ages. We're not interested in boring and disposable content.

Impactful Storytelling

We focus on narratives that drive impact and awareness. This takes building trust and honouring our film's subjects with dignity and respect.

Brand Differentiation

Documentaries offer a unique medium to distinguish your brand in a competitive market. No one can steal your authentic story.

Content that Lasts

Rich, in-depth documentaries remain relevant and continue to engage audiences for years. We focus on real stories for real people, not algorithms.

Community Leadership

Documentaries about social impact opens doors to partnerships with non-profits, educational institutions, and other organizations.

Service

Branded
Content Production

We produce short-form videos, social media content, and brand showreels that resonate with your target audience.

Our content is designed to not only capture attention but also to convey your brand's values and mission effectively, ensuring that each piece of content aligns with your strategic goals.

“Make it simple, but significant.” – Don Draper

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Everything you need

Branded Content Overview

Customized Messaging

Ensure your message resonates strongly with your target audience, reinforcing your brand’s position as a leader in social impact.

Cross-Platform Integration

Each asset is designed to fit within the ecosystem of its platform. Maximize reach and engagement across different audience segments.

Emotional Engagement

Strengthen brand loyalty and encourages shares and discussions online. We tell stories about people that make them think, laugh, cry, and feel.

Analytical Insights

We collect metrics, quantitative and qualitative, to provides valuable data to refine strategies and improve ROI.

Visionary Narratives

Enhances brand reputation and attract like-minded consumers and partners that prioritize CSR.

Community Building

Build a dedicated and engaged community around your brand, leading to increased customer retention and advocacy.

Testimonials

What our friends have to say

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We’ve had the delight of working with the creative minds at Kahani Pictures for several years now and feel absolutely confident in their ability to understand our marketplace and offer brilliant and unique ideas that speaks to the ethos of our brand.

Kati Varga

Fmr. Marketing Director, HCMA Architecture + Design

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Collaborating with the Kahani team has been an absolute joy. We're thrilled with how our videos turned out—they're really helping us tell our story in a more powerful way and connect with diverse audiences. Plus, they've been super helpful with grant applications, playing a key role in us securing innovation funding to expand our work. Couldn't have asked for better partners!

Stephanie Pinnington

Communications Specialist, Tapestry Community Capital

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kahani Pictures delivered. Being a non profit on a very limited budget, they generously went that extra mile for us to deliver a thought provoking and engaging video. They told our story with heart.

Rosemary Sojka,

BC Schizophrenia Society

See Our Work

Beautiful films that make things happen.

Trophy

For years, the practice of killing grizzly bears for sport, known as trophy hunting, has been legal and sanctioned by the government of B.C.

Case Study

Exonerated

Kwame Ajamu spent 24 years in prison wrongfully accused. In this harrowing retelling of his story, we explore the complexity of the American death penalty.

Case Study

Wild Hearts

Less than 2,000 wild horses remain in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. And yet, every year they are at risk of round ups, culls, and slaughter.

Case STudy

Documentaries

Cordera

A bi-polar artist reflect on his journey to recovery.

Places

A poetic introspective into our collective apathy.

I Dream as a Mother

A mother starts her own reading curriculum.

A Continuous Journey

Remembering the plight of the passengers of the Komagata Maru.

Series

The Space Between

The Teacher

A teacher from Nigeria finds refuge at the library.

Stable Mabels

A knitting group gathers at the local library to find community.

The Student

The portrait of a student reconnecting with his heritage.

New Beginnings

An artist rediscovers his passion for life after a tragedy.

Series

iNVANCiTY

Vancouver has a reputation for being boring. We think that couldn’t be further from the truth. These are stories you would only hear through the grapevine, brought to life through beautiful films.

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Hoop Dancing

Hello Yellow

Making Vancouver friendlier, one conversation at a time.

Highline

A highliner reflects on life's purpose.

Relic Hunter

An artist turned relic hunter tries to save Vancouver, literally.

Hum and do no Harm

A choir teacher is called to lead in the midst of a pandemic.

ਸੁਣੋ (Listen):

Ignite your audience with impact storytelling.

Content with substance.

“Beautiful short story and great art!"

@lynnretzlaff2656

“Thats awesome!"

@billw8648

“This was so beautiful."

@jkstubbington

“Yeah, brought tears to my eyes.”

@JGalegria

“beautiful work”

@casskidd1

“What a fantastic story.”

@macgurrl

“Beautiful”

@RS-kt7oj

Why tell impact stories?

80%

69%

68%

Incite a good riot in your community.

Documentary Production

Documentaries Overview

Branded Content Production

Branded Content Overview

Trust-Based Approach:

Authentic Voices:

Lasting Impact:

What our friends have to say

Kati Varga

Stephanie Pinnington

Rosemary Sojka,

Beautiful films that make things happen.

iNVANCiTY

Your Monthly Kahani

Evoke change, frame by frame.

Brand Showreels:

Commercials:

Videography:

Photography:

A note from the founder

Documentary
Production

Branded
Content Production