Maya Films

What Maya Films does

Maya Films is a privately held Bangalore-based film and video production house founded in 1999 by Maya Chandra, operating from a heritage bungalow in Basavanagudi. The company produces documentaries, corporate/brand films, biopics, government communications, advertisements, music videos, healthcare films, spiritual films, web series, and legacy/heritage films for clients across government bodies (Government of Karnataka, Indian Army), cultural institutions (Maharaja Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Foundation, Indian Institute of World Culture, South Asian Symphony Orchestra), and educational partners. The company has accumulated over 80 screenings of its 'Saga of a Braveheart' documentary across India and six international film festival selections, including Best Documentary awards at MIWFF 2022 and Dadasaheb Phalke 2023.

The company is structured around three verticals. The core Maya Films production services cover end-to-end film production from scriptwriting through post-production. Maya Connect (launched 2012) is an educational initiative bridging academia and the film industry through workshops, masterclasses, guest lectures, internships, and MOUs with institutions including St. Paul's College, Bangalore University's Department of Electronic Media Studies, and Manipal Institute of Communication. MAYA AI (launched 2023) integrates generative AI for image creation, voice-over synthesis, and video script generation; the vertical has produced over 2,104 images, 63 voice-overs, and 13 video scripts to date, deployed in projects such as the Kadalekai Parishe documentary and Echoes of Freedom. The company also produces podcasts including 'The King Speaks' series launched in 2023.

Maya Films generates revenue through project-based professional services contracts across all three verticals, with custom-quoted pricing based on project scope, duration, complexity, and deliverables; no standardized pricing tiers are disclosed. The go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-based, leveraging festival screenings (BIFFES, MIFF, MIWFF, Dadasaheb Phalke), exhibitions (Royal Dasara Exhibition), direct engagement with government and cultural institutions, and MOU-based educational partnerships. Distribution occurs primarily through the Bangalore headquarters, film festival participation, and digital channels (website, YouTube, social media). The company is privately held with no external funding, no disclosed revenue, and no disclosed headcount.

Name

Maya Films

Legal name

Maya Films

Website

https://mayafilms.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maya Films is a privately held Bangalore-based film production house founded in 1999 that produces documentaries, corporate films, biopics, and government communications. It operates three verticals: core production services, the Maya Connect education program, and MAYA AI generative-AI tooling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts & Culture Documentaries (MPADADAI), Video/Film Creative Agencies (Concept-to-Creative) (MPAAAAAG)

Keywords

• Film production services
• Documentary filmmaking
• Corporate video production
• Heritage cultural films
• AI-powered filmmaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Film and Video Production Services: Core revenue stream from producing documentaries, corporate films, biopics, advertisements, music videos, government communications, and heritage films for diverse clients across industries.
2. AI Integration Services: Revenue from MAYA AI vertical offering AI-generated images, voice-overs, and video scripts for historical and cultural storytelling projects.
3. Educational Programs and Consultations: Revenue from MAYA Connect program including workshops, masterclasses, guest lectures, internships, and consultations for students and educational institutions.
4. Event Curation and Management: Services for event curation and management including film screenings, exhibitions, and cultural events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maya Films is a Bangalore-based film and video production house offering end-to-end production services including documentaries, corporate/brand films, biopics, government communications, advertisements, music videos, healthcare films, spiritual films, web series, and legacy/heritage films. The company operates MAYA Connect, an educational program providing workshops, masterclasses, guest lectures, internships, and consultations, and MAYA AI, a vertical that generates AI-powered images, voice-overs, and video scripts for cultural and historical storytelling. Services are delivered on a custom-quoted project basis with full-service production from concept through post-production.

Product overview

Maya Films is a traditional film production house based in Bangalore with 25+ years of experience, operating as a single unified offering rather than a modular platform. The company is organized into three main verticals: the core Maya Films production services (documentaries, corporate films, biopics, government communications, advertisements, music videos, healthcare films, spiritual films, web series, legacy/heritage films, marketing films, educational films, and event curation), Maya Connect (educational bridging initiative with workshops, masterclasses, internships, and academic collaborations), and MAYA AI (AI-powered vertical generating images, voice-overs, and video scripts for cultural and historical content). The company also produces podcasts including The King Speaks series. Productions span biopics like The Saga of a Braveheart (about Lt Col Ajit Bhandarkar), environmental documentaries like The Krishna Cosmic Circle of Life, cultural documentaries like Kadalekai Parishe and Peace Notes, and heritage projects like the Royal Dasara Exhibition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAYA AI: A visionary vertical of Maya Films that integrates artificial intelligence with filmmaking, generating images, voice-overs, and video scripts. Has generated over 2,104 images, 63 voice-overs, and 13 video scripts.

Products and services

• Documentary Production Avant-garde documentary production spanning artistic, poetic, performative, and cinematic styles. Includes environmental, biographical, social, historical, and cultural exploration documentaries for organizations and cultural institutions.
• Corporate and Brand Films Corporate films for organizations spanning diverse industry domains with longer shelf life, communicating messaging needs and creating lasting brand impact.
• Biopic Films Biographical documentary films featuring interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues; revival of old footage and photographs; and scene recreations for a personal look at the lives of interesting people.
• Government Communications Films Thought leadership content for government departments including branding films, television commercials, public awareness films, promotional films, and political communications. Notable: first-ever branding film for the Government of Karnataka.
• Advertisements Digital advertisements blending traditional and contemporary ad film techniques with creative scripts and execution teams for product launches and brand promotion.
• Music Videos Conceptualized and visually appealing music videos for independent artists, corporate/government organizations, and exclusive collaborations with major artists.
• Healthcare Films Healthcare communications including academic training films, surgery tutorials, procedural films, patient experiences, educational films, sales/marketing videos, and product demonstrations for healthcare organizations.
• Legacy and Heritage Films Films documenting history, recreating tales from the past, and crafting stories rooted in heritage and culture. Covers institutions, events, and organizations reaching milestones.
• Event Curation and Management Planning and execution of events including film screenings, festivals, exhibitions, and community engagement activities such as the Royal Dasara Exhibition and 'ADHITRI' event.
• MAYA Connect Educational Program Educational initiative bridging academia and the film/video production industry through workshops, masterclasses, guest lectures, internships, collaborations, and consultations for university students. Operated under MOU partnerships with educational institutions.
• MAYA AI - AI-Powered Filmmaking Vertical Generative AI vertical of Maya Films that creates AI-generated images, voice-overs, and video scripts for cultural and historical documentary storytelling. Capabilities include recreating historical scenes, generating narration voice-overs, and AI-assisted scriptwriting.
• The King Speaks Podcast Series India's first-of-its-kind podcast series featuring select speeches by HH Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, produced in collaboration with the Maharaja Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Foundation and distributed on Spotify and major podcast platforms.
• Marketing Films Tailored marketing videos designed to help clients stand out from competitors, engage prospects, increase social media engagement, and promote products/services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 screenings across India for 'Saga of a Braveheart' documentary
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Paul's College, BangalorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MOU signing with St. Paul's College to bridge academia with the film and video production industry. Partnership for workshops, masterclasses, guest lectures, internships, and consultations through MAYA Connect program.
• South Asian Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Featured subject of 'Peace Notes: The Journey of an Orchestra' documentary directed by Maya Chandra and Akhil G Kumar, premiering at BIFFES 2024.
• Indian Institute of World Culture (IIWC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2023Collaboration on Royal Dasara Exhibition featuring rare photographs from the 1950s-60s of Royal Dasara celebrations by photographer Shri Subba Rao, along with Dasara dolls collection.
• Heritage Basavanagudi Residents Welfare ForumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2023Partnership on Royal Dasara Exhibition to bring the local community together in celebrating the spirit of Dasara.
• Maharaja Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2023Collaboration on 'The King Speaks' podcast series - India's first-of-its-kind podcast featuring select speeches by HH Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, unveiled on his 104th birth anniversary. The partnership involves preserving and sharing the legacy of the royal family.
• Inner Wheel Club of Bangalore, KoramangalaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration on 'ADHITRI' event - a royal tribute to Dasara celebrations at Bangalore Club, featuring screening of 'The King Speaks' podcast series.
• Major Akshay Girish Memorial TrustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2021Collaboration on 'Saga of a Braveheart' documentary honoring Lt Col Ajit Bhandarkar's sacrifice. Mrs. Meghna Girish, Founder Trustee of the trust, served as Guest of Honour at the promo launch.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• BBC Studios (Natural History & Documentaries):

Direct peers

• Excel Entertainment: Mid-sized Indian film and content production company producing feature films, documentaries, and branded content. Comparable in operating model as an independent production house serving diverse client types in India.
• RSVP Movies: Indian independent production house producing films, web series, and branded content. Comparable as a privately-held Indian production entity with a diversified project portfolio.
• RV Films (Bangalore): Bangalore-based independent Indian production house producing corporate films, advertisements, and branded video content. Closely comparable in scale, geography, and service mix to Maya Films.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/films_maya
• YouTubeyoutube.com/mayafilms
• Facebookfacebook.com/mayafilms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mayafilms
• Instagraminstagram.com/maya_films_bangalore

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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