A mirror scene from Emergence, written, directed, shot and edited by Gurdeep Sandhu

INDEPENDENT SPIRIT. CINEMATIC VISION. LET’S MAKE SOMETHING.

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feel something.

SELECTED WORK · SATINDER SARTAAJHawa Mohabbat Watch the film

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Stories worth telling. Films worth feeling.

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MUSIC VIDEOS · FILMS · COMMERCIALSFRAME FROM EMERGENCE ↗

01 / THE WORKMUSIC VIDEOS · FILMS · COMMERCIALS

Every frame.
A feeling.

From an artist’s next chapter to a story that’s entirely yours. Explore the worlds we create.

FEATURED MUSIC VIDEO2024 / TIMES MUSIC

Satinder Sartaaj

Hawa Mohabbat

Co-director & Cinematographer — Gurdeep Sandhu

A film by Kultar Bajarawar & Gurdeep Sandhu

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BEHIND THE FILM

One location.
Four hours.

The song arrived two days before the shoot, with just half a day available with Satinder Sartaaj. We planned the full video around one expansive location, avoiding travel between locations and completing the shoot in four hours.

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With a four-hour shoot window, we developed shots on location, responding to the spaces and moments we found.

Satinder Sartaaj performing on a wooden balcony above a diagonal staircase — 01 / THE STAIRCASE
A shared choice on the day.
We discovered this composition during the shoot and chose it together, using the staircase and building as the setting for the performance.

Satinder Sartaaj and his co-performer sharing a playful moment beside the pond — 02 / BY THE WATER
Planned energy, improvised setting.
The playful interaction was planned. We chose the exact spot and worked out the scene on location, keeping the mood friendly and spontaneous.

Satinder Sartaaj seated in a hanging chair framed between two trees — 03 / THE SWING
Working with what we found.
We noticed the swings while scouting. Once the artist was seated, I found the composition and began shooting, working with what was already there.

MUSIC VIDEO · 2026

TRUDNO

02:29

PRXNCE

Director · Cinematographer · Editor — Gurdeep Sandhu

BEHIND THE FILM

One studio. Many looks.

Working within a tight budget, we built TRUDNO around a single cyc-wall studio. Drawing on the artist’s references, I used lighting to create a range of setups and give the video visual variety.

To give the female verse its own moment, I held back the performer’s full reveal, using silhouettes and close-ups until her verse began. Her entrance was timed to the song.

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The female performer in silhouette against an amber backdrop before her verse — 01 / THE SILHOUETTE
Before the reveal.
I kept her in silhouette before her verse, establishing her presence while holding back the full reveal.

A close-up revealing the female performer as her verse begins — 02 / HER ENTRANCE
Her verse. Her moment.
The reveal arrives with her verse, giving that part of the song its own visual moment.

Over-the-shoulder view of PRXNCE seated opposite his co-performer in the final verse — 03 / THE FINAL VERSE
Face to face.
The final verse shifts to a face-to-face chair setup, adding another composition within the same studio.

SHORT FILM

Emergence

SHORT FILM

Written, directed, shot and edited by Gurdeep Sandhu

BEHIND THE FILM

Routine, identity and the self.

A personal short film about routine, identity and our connection to the creative part of ourselves.

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On-location Geocell film frame showing a technician working on telecommunications equipment

COMMERCIAL · 2024

Geocell Canada Inc

02:19

Company Profile

Director · Cinematographer · Editor — Gurdeep Sandhu

02 / SHORT-FORM WORK

A different
rhythm.

A glimpse of the visual style,
in a shorter format.

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A cinematic close-up from Gurdeep Sandhu’s short-form work

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03 / BEHIND THE LENSA DIRECTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

Behind
the lens.

Gurdeep Sandhu

Director, INAT Films

I film with intent.

Every frame starts with a reason: what it should say, how it should feel, and how it serves the story. Through INAT Films, I bring that same intention to music videos, films and commercials.

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04 / FEATURED FILMAN INAT FILMS SHORT

A SHORT FILM BY GURDEEP SANDHU

Emergence.

A personal short film exploring routine, identity and the distance we can feel from ourselves.

Written, directed, shot and edited by Gurdeep Sandhu.

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Behind Emergence — ideas and choices

THE IDEA

Routine and identity.

The idea came from the tension between everyday routine and a sense of identity. At its centre is the feeling of losing touch with the creative part of yourself.

THE VISUAL CHOICES

Light, colour and framing.

Colour, composition and symbolic imagery were used to suggest an inner state. These choices give feeling a visual form, leaving room for the audience’s own interpretation.

THE INTENTION

Room for your own reading.

The aim was to invite viewers to reflect on their own routines and sense of identity. The symbolism leaves space for a personal reading of the film.

SELECTED RECOGNITION 2025 · Awards for the film and its cast

Emergence — Best Canadian Narrative Short, Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift, 2025

Emergence — Merit Award, Canada Shorts — Canadian and International Short Film Fest., 2025

Emergence — Best Short Film, Brampton Canada International Film Festival, 2025

Emergence — Best Actor, Canadian International Film Festival, 2025

05 / THE STUDIO

Good stories
don’t just show.
They stay.

For artists with a vision.
For brands with a point of view.
For people with a story.

INAT Films brings a cinematic perspective to music videos, films and commercials. A place for bold ideas, honest emotion and images that mean something.

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01 / THE IDEA

Find the story.

Start with your vision, your audience and what you want them to feel.

02 / THE VISION

Shape the world.

Define the concept, visual direction and a plan for bringing it to life.

03 / THE FILM

Make it matter.

Bring the story together through images, rhythm, sound and emotion.

06 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTERGREAT FILMS START WITH A CONVERSATION.

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Let’s make it.

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The big idea is a good place to start.

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Make themfeel something.

Every frame.A feeling.

Satinder Sartaaj

One location. Four hours.

A shared choice on the day.

Planned energy, improvised setting.

Working with what we found.

TRUDNO

One studio. Many looks.

Before the reveal.

Her verse. Her moment.

Face to face.

Emergence

Routine, identity and the self.

Geocell Canada Inc

A differentrhythm.

Behindthe lens.

Gurdeep Sandhu

Emergence.

Routine and identity.

Light, colour and framing.

Room for your own reading.

Good storiesdon’t just show.They stay.

Find the story.

Shape the world.

Make it matter.

Got a story?Let’s make it.

Make them
feel something.

Every frame.
A feeling.

One location.
Four hours.

A different
rhythm.

Behind
the lens.

Good stories
don’t just show.
They stay.

Got a story?
Let’s make it.