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Chapter One House  ·  Est. 2015

Where Stories Begin

A multi-vertical creative house shaping the way the world experiences storytelling — across screens, spaces, and borders.

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Nine Verticals.
One Vision.

From the first frame to the final destination, Chapter One House operates across every dimension of the story economy — creating, distributing, and amplifying narratives that move people.

C1 Cinemas
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Cinemas

Where Stories Are Experienced

C1 Originals
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Originals

Where Stories Are Born

C1 Distribution
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Distribution

Where Stories Are Shared

C1 Digital
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Digital

Where Stories Are Discovered

C1 BrandWorks
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BrandWorks

Where Stories Are Partnered

C1 Outdoor
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Outdoor

Where Stories Are Seen

C1 Studios
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Studios

Where Stories Are Crafted

C1 Travels
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Travels

Where Stories Are Explored

C1 Exports
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Exports

Where Stories Cross Borders

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Stories We've
Helped Tell

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Feature Film

The Last Monsoon

An intimate epic tracing three generations across a Kerala fishing village.

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Drama · Pan-India Release

Borders of Light

A sweeping cross-cultural drama that premiered at IFFK to critical acclaim.

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Award Winner

Shoreline

National award-winning short that became a global streaming sensation.

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Brand Campaign

Roots & Routes

A 360° heritage campaign for a legacy textile brand reaching 12M people.

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Social Impact

First Light Initiative

Literacy awareness drive that won two national advertising awards.

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Integrated Campaign

The Familiar Stranger

Mental health awareness told through street art, film, and audio stories.

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TVC · 60s

Gold & Grace

A jewellery TVC that topped creative charts for six consecutive weeks.

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Viral Commercial

Homecoming

Festival season spot viewed over 25M times across platforms in 72 hours.

Luxury Brand

Still Waters

Premium hospitality commercial filmed across five countries in 18 days.

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Curated Journey

Himalayan Narratives

A 14-day filmmaker's retreat through Ladakh and Spiti Valley.

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Coastal Experience

Malabar Circuit

Heritage coastal trails weaving through centuries of trade and culture.

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Cultural Immersion

Old Quarter Chronicles

Storytelling-first travel in Kochi, Pondicherry, and Mahabalipuram.

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GCC Region

Gulf Creative Alliance

Distribution and co-production partnerships across UAE, Qatar, and KSA.

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Southeast Asia

ASEAN Story Bridge

Content export channel reaching audiences in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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Global Streaming

Platform Partnerships

Licensing agreements with major OTT platforms across 22 countries.

From the
Story Desk

May 2026

C1 Digital Crosses One Million Subscribers

The content platform reaches a landmark milestone, cementing its position as a leading destination for regional storytelling.

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April 2026

BrandWorks Opens New Studio in Dubai

Expanding its GCC footprint, Chapter One House inaugurates a flagship creative studio in Dubai Design District.

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March 2026

C1 Travels Wins Best Experiential Campaign at Asia Travel Awards

The Malabar Circuit earns top honours at the continent's most prestigious travel industry recognition.

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February 2026

Shoreline Premieres at Berlin International Film Festival

C1 Originals' acclaimed short takes its first steps on the European festival circuit.

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Built on
Story. Always.

We don't make content. We build worlds, grow audiences, and create cultural moments that outlast the medium they're made in.

Every vertical we operate is designed to serve the story — from the first idea to the last screen it plays on.

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Story-First, Always

Every decision — creative, commercial, operational — is filtered through one question: does this serve the story?

II

Vertically Integrated

With nine companies under one roof, we control the entire creative value chain — no handoffs, no dilution.

III

Global Reach, Local Soul

Our stories are rooted in culture and built for the world. We know what it means to create content that travels.

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A Decade of Trust

Ten years of partnerships, premieres, and performance. Our reputation is our longest-running story.

Join the
House

We're building teams
as ambitious as our stories.

Chapter One House is always looking for storytellers, strategists, and makers who believe the best work of their lives is still ahead of them.

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Senior Creative Director — Originals
C1 OriginalsFull-time · Kochi
Head of Distribution — International
C1 DistributionFull-time · Mumbai
Digital Content Strategist
C1 DigitalFull-time · Remote
Brand Partnership Manager — GCC
C1 BrandWorksFull-time · Dubai
Production Coordinator — Studios
C1 StudiosFull-time · Kochi

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Chapter One

Let's create something that earns its place in the story.

Whether you're a brand, a filmmaker, a partner, or a storyteller with an idea — Chapter One House is where your story begins.

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HeadquartersKochi, Kerala · India
General Enquirieshello@chapteronehouse.com
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Partnershipspartnerships@chapteronehouse.com
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Phone+91 495 000 0000