What Snowball Studios does

Snowball Studios is a Mumbai-headquartered 360° creative production house and physical studio platform founded in 2005 by Raman Chauhan. The company operates across four core verticals: end-to-end TVC (television commercial) production, branded content, creative-space rentals through Studios 3, 4, and 5, art curation and exhibition hosting, and branded event production. Its customers are predominantly global and Indian consumer brands and financial institutions — including Levi's, Uniqlo, Samsung, Adidas, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Dior, and Carlsberg — typically engaged through advertising agencies on a project-quote basis.

The studio's production model combines live-action shoots, animation, and technology-driven post-production, supported by an in-house creative team and a curated network of directors, artists, and craft partners such as the Chanakya School of Craft. Beyond Mumbai, the company maintains operational presence in London, the US, Africa, Thailand, and Korea, enabling cross-border shoots for global clients. A 2023 strategic expansion is the Himachal Pradesh Film City project, for which the state government allocated 2.0229 hectares in Gharog near Ganaghat, signaling a longer-term move into film-city infrastructure rather than purely service-based production.

The business is privately held (Snowball Studios Pvt Ltd) with 11–50 employees and no disclosed external funding. Revenue mechanics are project-based with quote-driven pricing, and the art curation and studio-rental verticals add recurring asset utilization on top of campaign-based TVC revenue. The model is inherently lumpy and agency-mediated, with brand-equity and relationship depth — rather than recurring SaaS-style contracts — driving the wallet share.

Name

Snowball Studios

Legal name

Snowball Studios Pvt Ltd

Website

https://snowballstudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Snowball Studios is a Mumbai-based creative production house and studio platform, founded in 2005 by Raman Chauhan, serving global and Indian brands across TVC production, studio rentals, art curation, and branded events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Worli

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. TVC and Commercial Production: Project-based commercial and television commercial (TVC) production services for agencies and brands, including scriptwriting, treatments, storyboarding, filming, and post-production. The company also generates revenue from studio space rentals for events, art exhibitions, brand launches, and parties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Snowball Studios is a 360-degree production studio that delivers end-to-end television commercial (TVC) and digital advertising film production — from scriptwriting, treatments, and storyboarding through filming and post-production — for advertising agencies and consumer brands. In parallel, the studio rents three physical spaces (Studios 3, 4, and 5) in South Mumbai for shoots, brand launches, parties, and events, and curates an in-house art gallery hosting exhibitions such as "Reflections," "Infinite Light," and the Dior × Chanakya "Mul Mathi" show.

Product overview

Snowball Studios is a 360° production studio and creative hub in Mumbai, India, providing a unified suite of services for advertising and film production. The company operates three core offerings: TVC Production (end-to-end commercial filmmaking with scriptwriting, treatments, and storyboarding), Spaces (three production studios available for shoots, events, and exhibitions), and Art Curation (hosting art exhibitions and immersive experiences). The company also offers a planned Film City project in Himachal Pradesh. Together, these services enable Snowball to serve as a one-stop creative destination for brands, agencies, and artists seeking production facilities and exhibition venues.

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Products and services

• TVC Production End-to-end television commercial (TVC) and digital advertising film production service covering pre-production (scriptwriting, treatments, storyboarding), production filming, and post-production. Designed for advertising agencies and consumer brands seeking full-service commercial filmmaking, exemplified by campaigns produced for Levi's, Uniqlo, Adidas, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Samsung, and others.
• Spaces (Studio 3, 4 & 5) Rental of three modern production studios (Studios 3, 4, and 5) in South Mumbai for large-scale advertising and film shoots, brand launches, parties, and event hosting. Features include open-plan layouts, natural light, outdoor terraces, high ceilings, and lofts to accommodate diverse production and event needs.
• Art Curation & Exhibition Hosting Curated art gallery and exhibition hosting service featuring shows such as "Reflections" by Bhupal Ramnathkar, "Infinite Light" by Paresh Maity, and the Dior-commissioned "Mul Mathi" textile exhibition created by the Chanakya School of Craft. Designed for artists, galleries, and cultural institutions seeking a premium Mumbai venue.
• Events Hosting Venue hosting for culinary events, brand events, corporate events, product launches, and intimate celebrations, with the three studios transforming to accommodate various event formats. Designed for event organizers and brand activation teams seeking a premium Worli venue.

Named customers37 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Himachal Pradesh GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023The Himachal Pradesh government allotted 2.0229 hectares to Snowball Studios Pvt Ltd to set up state-of-the-art studios and open locations at Gharog near Ganaghat in Shimla. This partnership will establish a Film City project creating infrastructure for film production and post-production work.
• Asia Society India CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsia Society India Centre curated the 'Mul Mathi' exhibition featuring Dior-commissioned artworks by Madhvi and Manu Parekh at Snowball Studios. The exhibition showcased 22 large-scale embroidered textile panels originally created for Dior's Spring/Summer 2022 Paris runway show.
• DiormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDior partnered with Snowball Studios as the venue for exhibitions showcasing their Indian art collaborations, including the 'Mul Mathi' exhibition featuring embroidered interpretations of Madhvi and Manu Parekh's artworks by the Chanakya School of Craft.
• Chanakya School of CraftmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chanakya School of Craft, founded and directed by Karishma Swali, created hand-embroidered textile panels of Madhvi and Manu Parekh's artworks for Dior. These were exhibited at Snowball Studios during the 'Mul Mathi' exhibition.
• Harper's Bazaar IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured Snowball Studios as a venue for art and culture coverage, including articles about the studio's role as a creative hub in Mumbai.
• GQ IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured Snowball Studios in coverage of cultural events and exhibitions hosted at the venue, including Chivas Alchemy 2023.
• Cosmopolitan IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCovered Snowball Studios' art initiatives and exhibitions, positioning the venue as a cultural destination in Mumbai.
• Deccan ChronicleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCovered exhibitions and events at Snowball Studios, including Tejal Patni's 'Spot the Difference' at ART Mumbai.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chrome Pictures: Indian production company delivering advertising films, branded content, and digital video for agencies and consumer brands. Directly comparable in service mix and client profile.
• Equinox Films: Mumbai-headquartered advertising and commercial film production company serving brands and agencies across South Asia. Comparable offering in end-to-end TVC and brand-film production for premium clients.
• Krayon Pictures: Mumbai-based production house working on advertising films and branded content for agencies and consumer brands. Directly comparable peer in the Indian TVC production market.
• Footloose Films: Indian advertising film production studio producing TVCs and branded content for agencies and brands. Comparable service offering within the same premium commercial production segment.
• Cineyug Films: Mumbai-headquartered production house serving advertising, branded content, and live event productions. Comparable mix of film production and event services overlapping with Snowball's combined offering.
• Frames Production Company: Long-standing Mumbai-based ad-film production house producing television commercials and digital brand films for agencies and consumer brands across India. Comparable in operating model and target customers.
• Nirvana Films: Mumbai-based commercial advertising film production house working with brands and agencies on TVCs and brand films. Most directly comparable peer in the Indian ad-film production market Snowball serves.

Broad incumbents

• Endemol Shine India: Indian arm of global content producer Endemol Shine, producing television, advertising, and branded content at scale. Broad incumbent with overlapping TVC and brand-content capabilities though operating across a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/snow-ball-studios-pvt-ltd

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Profiles6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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