Anubhav Khati, portrait

Hi, I'm Anubhav Khati, Kathmandu

Anubhav Khati: Visual Artist & Visual Storyteller

Art direction, production design, photography & brand visuals

About

Images with something to say

2019

creating professionally since

4

roles across media, brands and production

Illustrated portrait of Anubhav Khati waving
2

short films with festival recognition

3

languages: Nepali, Hindi, English

I'm a visual artist and creative professional working across digital content, brand communication, production design, photography and visual storytelling. My practise is rooted in composition, image-making and narrative, and in building visual identities that get an idea across clearly.

I've designed social posts, banners, covers and promotional content for brands and media, and created physical visual environments too. My Film Studies background shapes how I think about framing, colour and direction.

  • Visual art & art direction
  • Production design
  • Photography
  • Social & brand visuals
  • Typography & layout
  • Film & visual storytelling
Anubhav directing on set behind the monitor
Directing on set, behind the camera

Experience

Four roles, one eye

From newsroom graphics to a production set. Currently at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal. Open a role to read the detail.

  • Create Instagram posts and visual content for the brand's digital communication.
  • Develop concepts and layouts for product-focused and promotional content.
  • Use imagery, typography, composition and visual hierarchy to keep the visuals cohesive.
  • Adapt each concept to different Instagram formats while keeping the look consistent.
  • Translate product information and brand messages into clear, engaging visuals.

  • Designed and managed sets, props and visual elements for the show.
  • Developed visual arrangements that supported the show's look and storytelling.
  • Applied composition, colour, styling and presentation to create cohesive environments.
  • Coordinated with the production team to bring creative concepts to life.
  • Managed social media content and developed visual assets for the show's digital platforms.

  • Created visual and written content for multiple brands across digital platforms.
  • Made social posts, reels, promotional content and platform-specific visual material.
  • Turned product features and brand messages into engaging visual concepts.
  • Adapted the visual approach to each brand's identity, audience and goals.

  • Designed social posts and visual content for news, features, campaigns and digital stories.
  • Created banners, cover designs and promotional graphics for digital platforms.
  • Developed visual concepts for both breaking news and long-form stories.
  • Planned and produced platform-specific content while keeping editorial standards.
  • Optimised visuals for each platform's format and audience engagement.

Selected Work

Three films, one frame at a time

Short films directed by Anubhav Khati, recognized at international film festivals. The frame is the first sentence of the story.

Aavritti short film official poster Short film 2023

Aavritti (आवृत्ति)

Short film · Directed by Anubhav Khati · 2023

Featured at Nepal International Film Festival 2023 · Honorable Mention at Student World Impact Film Festival.

Ananta short film official poster Short film 2023

Ananta (अनन्त)

Short film · Directed by Anubhav Khati · 2023

The Voyage of an Endless Sea · Special Mention at Student World International Film Festival, UK.

Sanyati short film official poster Short film

संयाती (Sanyati)

Short film · Directed by Anubhav Khati

The Eternal Quest — A Film by Anubhav Khati exploring journey, framing & soul.

Skills & Tools

The craft, and its tools

Everything I practise and everything I reach for, from concept to final frame.

practise

  • Visual Art
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Art Direction
  • Production Design
  • Photography
  • Creative Concept Development
  • Composition
  • Brand Communication
  • Social Media Visuals
  • Layout
  • Typography
  • Script Supervision

Tools

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • WordPress
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office
  • Canva

Education & Recognition

Where I learned, where the films travelled

  1. 2022

    Education

    Bachelor's in Film Studies

    Oscar International College, Kathmandu · January 2022 — Present

    • Specialization: Screenplay Writing and Direction.
    • Relevant areas: visual storytelling, production design, art direction, visual composition, direction, screenplay writing and narrative development.
  2. 2021

    Education

    +2 Management

    Lincoln College, Kathmandu · March 2021

    • GPA: 2.68
    • Focus on business, communication, and visual management foundations.
  3. 2023

    Recognition

    Aavritti: Official Selection

    Nepal International Film Festival · Directed by Anubhav Khati · NIFF 2023

    • Featured at Nepal International Film Festival 2023.
    • Screened at QFX Labim Mall, Lalitpur.
  4. 2023

    Recognition

    Ananta & Aavritti: Festival Honors

    Student World IFF, UK · International Recognition · 2022–2023

    • Ananta: Special Mention at Student World International Film Festival, UK.
    • Aavritti: Honorable Mention at Student World Impact Film Festival (out of 5,000+ entries from 100 countries).
Honorable Mention certificate for Aavritti, Student World Impact Film Festival
Honorable Mention, Student World Impact Film Festival

Off the Clock

What I keep coming back to

Light, framing and the quiet second before the shutter.

  • Light
  • Frame
  • Moment

Where framing, colour and time learn to tell a story.

  • Direction
  • Colour
  • Cut

Shape, texture and colour, with nothing to explain.

  • Form
  • Texture
  • Palette

Small words, long echoes. Rhythm before everything else.

  • Rhythm
  • Image
  • Silence

The beat before it turns. Every idea needs an arc.

  • Arc
  • Character
  • Turn

Contact

Ready for the next frame?

Have a brand story to tell, a set to design or a visual idea that needs shape? Let's talk.

Opens your email app with the message filled in.

Download CV (PDF)
Based in
Kathmandu, Nepal