First December Films

Based in Mumbai

First December Films is a Mumbai-based production house known for crafting gripping, contemporary stories with equally compelling visual language.

With a distinct flair for approaching product-centric films through crisp, modern visuals, the company has made a mark with campaigns that balance storytelling with style.

One of their most celebrated works is ‘Beauty Tips by Reshma’, conceptualised by Ogilvy, which won the D&AD Impact White Pencil and a Gold Lion at Cannes Lions. The campaign’s standout film, “How to Get Perfect Red Lips”, was named one of Adweek’s World’s Best Commercials of 2016.

Another career-defining project was Nike’s 'Make Every Yard Count', which became the most awarded Indian commercial globally, bagging over 50 international awards, including a record-breaking 7 Cannes Lions, 3 One Show Gold Pencils, and 6 D&AD Pencils in 2015.

Other notable work includes campaigns for Thums Up featuring Allu Arjun, IGP – Amazing Gifts, Samay Par, KFC Boneless, and more. Their client list features brands such as Nike, Reebok, Google Pixel, Levi's, MuscleBlaze, BookMyShow, IGP and KFC, among others.

Founder/Director of Photography: Anup Kattukaran

Partner/Executive Producer: Ganesh Pareek

Partner/Director: Atul Kattukaran

Senior Producer: Imran Patel

Social Media Handles:

• Instagram - @1stdecemberfilms

• Vimeo - 1st December Films

• Website - 1stdecember.com