About Us

Founded in 2020, Ashoka Productions is a professional film and video production house based in Chennai. We combine creative innovation with technical precision to craft visually compelling and emotionally engaging stories for brands, manufacturers and organizations.

At Ashoka Productions, we focus on delivering impactful visual content through structured production and smart creative thinking. Every project begins with a strong idea - one that connects brand strategy with cinematic storytelling. From concept development and scripting to direction, cinematography, and post-production, our team ensures clarity, consistency, and attention to detail at every stage.

We believe in creating work that is both artistic and purposeful. Our goal is simple - to help brands communicate better through film, design, and innovation.

Mission, Vision & Values

Makers behind the Craft

Founder

ASHOK SAMINATHAN
Director | Cinematographer

Ashok Saminathan is the Founder of Ashoka Productions, bringing over eight years of hands-on experience in cinematography and film direction. With an engineering background and DF.Tech in Cinematography and Filmmaking he combines technical precision with visual creativity to deliver cinematic stories that engage audiences and strengthen brands. Over the years, Ashok has directed and shot numerous corporate and advertising films for prominent clients including TATA Chemicals, TATA Mobil, Indian Oil, Ola Electric Bike, Aditya Birla Insurance, Puravankara, Accord Pharma, Numeric UPS, and multiple awareness and promotional campaigns for the Government of Tamil Nadu. His work reflects a strong balance of creativity, efficiency, and strategic storytelling.

Beyond commercial productions, Ashok has written and directed several independent short films and music videos, including:

Adhiyamaanum Aalamaramum (2022)

Naan Pona Pinnum Nee Vaazha Vendum (2024)

Kada Muda (2025)

Theeratha Kaadhal (2020)

Awards & Recognitions (2022 - 2023)

"Adhiyamaanum Aalamaramum" - Short Film by Ashok Saminathan @ Ashoka Productions

Special Mention Award
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival

Special Mention Award
11th Mumbai International Short Film Festival

Best Director Award
Ahmedabad International Children Film Festival

Best Debut Director Award
Port Blair International Film Festival

Best Environmental Film Award
Jaipur International Film Festival

Best Short Film Award
Vindhya International Film Festival

Official Selections: 13th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, Goa Short Film Festival, Pune Short Film Festival, Norway Film Festival, and several other international screenings.

Head

R P SURYA PRABA ASHOK
Creative & Finance Head

With an academic foundation in Aeronautical Engineering (B.E., M.Tech, Ph.D), Surya Praba brings analytical precision and strategic insight to her role as Creative and Finance Head at Ashoka Productions. Over the past three years, she has managed production coordination and budgeting for the company and contributed to documentary line-production projects, including work with India Today. Previously, she worked with ALSTOM, Bengaluru, and as a Project Associate on a Defence Research & Development Organisation-funded project. Her expertise in production management, budgeting, planning, and subtitle writing ensures every project runs efficiently while maintaining creative quality.