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THINKING MODE: Creative Thoughtfulness in Action

At THINKING MODE, we specialize in delivering high-quality audio-visual services tailored to the needs of the social sector, corporate clients, government entities, advertising agencies, and news organizations. Our commitment extends beyond mere service provision; we are passionate advocates for media literacy in the digital age.

Our expertise also includes designing and conducting workshops and events for select groups, empowering individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills to navigate today’s media landscape effectively.

With years of experience, deep industry insights, and a strong work ethic, we bring together the best talents to achieve optimal results that align with our clients’ expectations and goals. Together, we can foster a more informed and thoughtful media environment.

FOUNDER

Writer, Director & Producer

RAVI GURIA is an award-winning filmmaker and scriptwriter with over 20 years of experience. He is an alumnus of Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai. 

He has vast experience of making films for the development sector and some of the well known organisations he has partnered with are—Pratham, Digital Empowerment Foundation, WISH Foundation, Going to School, NASSCOM Foundation, Rajasthan Government, USAID etc.

He was selected amongst eight best screenwriters in India at 'Mumbai Mantra CineRise Screenwriting Programme 2014'  on the basis of his feature film script 'Mitra'. 

His Advertisement Film for Unilever won 'Best Film' in 2009 at MOFILM UK.

His short film "Typewriter" has won multiple awards—'Best Sound Editor Award' at 14th Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2022; 'Critic's Choice Award' at Indo French International Film Festival 2021; 'Best Cinematography Award' at Mumbai International Cult Film Festival (MICFF) 2021. Music Video produced by Thinking Mode on Mumba by MC Dee & D’Evil won 1st Runners Up at Music Video Project Award 2022 held in Mumbai. Platinum Award Winner for Short Film Script "Obscene Trial" in the 7 Day Scriptwriting Challenge category at IFP Festival Season 12, 2022.

He has worked with some of the best national and international technical and creative talents in India, Middle-East and Africa; and facilitated governments, corporates and television channels with media, communication and branding services. 

He has been mentored through collaborative advanced scriptwriting workshops by Tom Abrams—who is an award-winning screenwriter and director whose work has been recognized in both the United States and Europe, including an Academy Award Nomination, an Emmy Award, and prizes at the Berlin, Cannes, Montreal and Karlovy, Vary Film Festivals, among others.; and renowned Hollywood cinematographer Slawomir Idziak—credited for movies like Black Hawk Down and Harry Porter.

AWARDS

    Recieving 'Best Sound Editor Award' for short film "Typewriter" at 14th Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2022

    Recieving 'Best Cinematography Award' for short film "Typewriter" at Mumbai International Cult Film Festival (MICFF) 2021

    SOCIAL SECTOR FILMS

    SIDHI Project (Project Film)

    Client:  WISH Foundation

    Duration: 5 min. 20 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: English Commentary 

    Year of Production: March, 2024

    Country of Production: India

    Writer, Camera, Editor & Director: Ravi Guria

    ENABLE (Project Film)

    Client: Pratham/USAID

    Duration: 4 min. 23 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: English Commentary

    Year of Production: Jan, 2024

    Country of Production: India

    Editor & Director: Ravi Guria

    Water For People (Project Film)

    Client: Water for People (WFP) 

    Duration: 16 min. 03 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: English Commentary

    Year of Production: July, 2022

    Country of Production: India

    Camera: Ravi Guria

    Editor & Director: Ravi Guria

    The Migrants (Documentary Film)

    Client: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Duration: 32 min. 31 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi (English Subtitles)

    Year of Production: September, 2020

    Country of Production: India

    Producer: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Writer, Editor & Director: Ravi Guria

    The Land of Zero Connect (Project Film)

    Client: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Duration: 4 min. 56 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi (English Subtitles)

    Year of Production: May, 2017

    Country of Production: India

    Producer: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Writer, Editor & Director: Ravi Guria


    We Shall Overcome (Project Film)

    Client: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Duration: 5 min. 15 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi (English Subtitles)

    Year of Production: April, 2018

    Country of Production: India

    Producer: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Writer, Editor, Camera & Director: Ravi Guria


    KanchiLoom (Project Film)

    Client: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Duration: 4 min. 51 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: Tamil (English Subtitles)

    Year of Production: July, 2018

    Country of Production: India

    Producer: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Writer, Editor, Camera & Director: Ravi Guria


    Digital Transformation of Ikat Weavers (Project Film)

    Client: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Duration: 5 min. 24 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi (English Subtitles)

    Year of Production: June, 2019

    Country of Production: India

    Producer: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Writer, Editor, Camera & Director: Ravi Guria


    Trichy's Digital Weavers (Project Film)

    Client: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Duration: 5 min. 08 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: Tamil (English Subtitles)

    Year of Production: November, 2017

    Country of Production: India

    Producer: Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)

    Writer, Editor, Camera & Director: Ravi Guria


    To Save Gangetic Dolphins (Documentary Film)

    Client: Bhagalpur Forest Department

    Duration: 7 minutes 45 seconds

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi (English Subtitles)

    Year of Production: October, 2021

    Country of Production: India

    Writer, Editor, Camera & Director: Ravi Guria


    SHORT FILMS

    Typewriter-Short Film

    Duration: 15 minutes

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi (English Subtitles)

    Year of Production: January, 2021

    Country of Production: India

    Camera: Alexa Mini LF

    Writer, Editor, Producer & Director: Ravi Guria

    Breakup-Short Film

    Duration: 3 minutes

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi (English Subtitles)

    Year of Production: January, 2021

    Country of Production: India

    Camera: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

    Writer, Editor, Producer & Director: Ravi Guria

    Silence (Short Film)

    Duration: 2 min.

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi

    Year of Production: February, 2022

    Country of Production: India

    Writer, Editor, Producer & Director: Ravi Guria

    Harmony (Short Film)

    Duration: 6 minutes 42 seconds

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi (English Subtitles)

    Year of Production: January, 2021

    Country of Production: India

    Writer, Editor, Producer & Director: Ravi Guria


    AD FILMS & MUSIC VIDEOS

    Mumba (Music Video)

    Song by: Dee MC & D'Evil

    Country of Production: India

    Music Video Producer: Thinking Mode

    Director & Editor: Ravi Guria

    Award Winner: Music Video Project 2022

    Duration: 3 min. 42 sec.

    Language: Hindi 

    Year of Production: August, 2022


    Hindustan Times (Ad Film)

    Duration: 23 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi

    Year of Production: August, 2009

    Country of Production: India

    Producer: Hindustan Times

    Writer, Editor & Director: Ravi Guria

    Surf Excel (Ad Film)

    Duration: 1 min. 29 sec.

    Format: HD

    Language: Hindi

    Year of Production: September, 2009

    Country of Production: India

    Producer: Unilever 

    Writer, Editor & Director: Ravi Guria

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