Neha Lohia, a filmmaker and storyteller, creates heart-centered stories that heal, connect, and inspire action.
Rooted in her Indian heritage and global perspective, her films and content aims to transform moments into messages and messages into movements — raising consciousness and bringing people together. Her work includes:
Books &
Art
Creating a world for children via children's Picture Story books like Sam and His Two Birds based on eastern and western spirituality published by Pegasus Publishers and, line art based quotes and colouring book series with 3 books under the titles Dear God, Dear Doc & Dear Mom are available now on Amazon worldwide. More books of various styles coming soon as I finish editing!.
Films &
Serieses
Curated stories from observing life and its inspiring ideas presented as short films, web series, features and commissioned projects. Covering Film studios, branded work, advertising, fashion, social, cultural content, personal musings and more... currently studying and exploring the landscape of XR & AI for storytelling.
Public Speaking and Workshops
Expressing via Public speaking on topics that heal and also offering workshops to women, men and children across the globe aimed towards deepening empowerment and understanding of self, merging ancient eastern and modern, western tools and wisdom based on my personal witnessing and life experiences.
Marketing
Engagements
Offering strategic marketing solutions and image building tools to Non-profits, spiritual organisations, conscious brands, products, or services and women- owned businesses. Using my skills of corporate marketing of over 18+ years to empower these segments of society focussed on the larger good of humanity.
My Films at 2025 CUNY CSI Film Festival in NY
A short father - daughter film about healing
Short Film Title: Hello Dad
Runtime Duration: 07-36 | Language: English
Starring:
Tirlok Malik as Aakash Khurana (Dad)
Ankita Makwana as Sonya Aakash Khurana (Daughter)
Setting: Set against the iconic New York City backdrop, is an intimate exploration of loss, grief, and emotional healing.
Sonya, a young woman, deep in her grief, finds herself at a crossroads as she still struggles to navigate life years after her father’s death. As she vents her pain and longs for his presence, the spirit of her father appears beside her—though unseen, his presence helps us process the turbulent emotions. In this raw and unfiltered journey, she experiences the release of her grief, ultimately finding the strength to face the world once again, knowing that her father’s love remains ever-present, even in his absence.
My first VR Short Film (A Visual Poem)
Short Film Title: HOME
Format: Virtual Reality | Visual Poem | Dur: 03:07
Synopsis: Home, a visual poem created in virtual reality, explores the sacred and complex journey of a woman seeking freedom — not only from the physical walls that confine her, but from the inherited beliefs that have shaped her sense of self. Inspired by the evocative words of E.H.’s poem, the film follows a young nun as she breaks free from the cloistered halls of her church, shedding the weight of imposed devotion to embark on a pilgrimage into the wild unknown.
Through the shattered remains of her childhood home, across vast rivers, under endless skies, and over towering mountains, she rediscovers a divine presence — not in doctrine, but in the rhythm of nature, the silence of open spaces, and the beat of her own heart. Home touches upon the longing for spiritual sovereignty, the struggle for women to claim religious freedom, and the understanding that faith, unshackled, can become a personal sanctuary rather than a prison.
In this immersive visual experience, the boundaries between faith, self, and nature dissolve — leaving only the quiet truth that no matter how far we roam, our truest home is the one we build within.
Latest commercial campaign for a Non-Profit
“Raise Your Greenhand for Peace” campaign designed for promoting Meatless Day for Sadhu Vaswani Center.
Being an animal lover myself, this is a special campaign and comprised of over 30 videos in series. This video is the main announcement advertisement. This campaign was created to promote the vision of a cruelty free world and compassionate work of Sage Sadhu Vaswani and in collaboration with Sadhu Vaswani Center For World Peace (US) to start a “Greenhand Movement” all across NYC and the world.
Speaking at the United Nations for Global Mental Health Leadership Day - May 2024
Proclamation by the New York state govt. of the Global Mental Health Leadership Day at the United Nations – May 2024
Honoured to represent female filmmakers and speak on behalf of the entertainment industry’s creator community which equally suffer from the growing mental health crisis and the need to foster a community that is respectful towards all individuals most basic needs – to be seen, heard, acknowledged for their sheer existence before additional labels are levied on them.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_6ZGx0vpnx/?hl=en
My latest Published Work: A Kids book.
Sam and His Two Birds
Neha Lohia
Latest Children’s Picture Story Book Released on 26 Sept 2024
by Pegasus Publishers under Nightingale Books
Follow this adventurous, life- loving, little boy as he explores his inner powers with the help of his two birds. Sam is full of life and love, he is acquainted with these two birds who live in a tree before his house and they help him discover the magic in life, the omnipotent force that is all knowing and guiding, that provides unquestionably for it’s creatures. One day one of Sam’s birds gets lost on it’s quest to find the very best of everything in life. This bird had always fascinated Sam, the busy way it fluttered about here and there getting its nest in order but when it flew away and hadn’t returned for days, Sam got the remarkable opportunity to observe his second bird who was still and faithful. It revealed to Sam secrets that left him in awe. Soon Sam began to mirror the second birds nature, he developed the habit of stilling himself and watching life unfold and lo! His first bird returned but that was not his biggest surprise!
"A fascinating spiritual journey for young readers"
A Lotus In the Mud
Sharing my thoughts on "Hope and Resilience" as part of the "Listening Tour" Project by The Queens World Film Festival and Queens Public Library - 2023 New York
Music Video to Celebrate the Goddess Festival - Central Message for Women to UNMASK!
"Devi Song: Unmasked Goddess - A Journey Of Empowerment" Released Worldwide
by Universal Music Bhakti
TV Media Promotions for
The Devi Song: Unmasked Goddess - A Journey of Empowerment
in New York USA with ITV GOLD
Devi Song: Unmasked Goddess - A Journey Of Empowerment
Worldwide Release by Universal Music India (Bhakti)
Official Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILkAweLjRHE
Listen on all leading audio platforms
Spotify:
https://spotify.link/tVtpVxkf4Db
Saavn:
https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/devi-song-unmasked-goddess-a-journey-of-empowerment/FTc,AjhmdVs?referrer=utm_medium%3Dwhatsapp&utm_source=whatsapp
Meet The Characters of Devi Song: Unmasked Goddess
Meet the inner aspects of Shakti that she encounters and finally takes the courage to integrate with when she jumps into her own inner realms in this visual song - Witness your own as you watch Shakti's Inner Child, Inner Darkness, Inner Warrior, Inner Light, Inner Dancer, Inner Ancestor Spirit come forth. Unmask yourself and be the all encompassing, empowered version of Shakti that you are as a woman.
Click on the images above to discover each character
“Devi Song – Unmasked Goddess: A Journey of Empowerment” is an electrifying music video that transcends realms, dimensions, and all boundaries, offering viewers a transformative journey of self-integration. Directed by the versatile filmmaker Neha Lohia and distributed worldwide by Universal Music Bhakti, this visually stunning project is a humble celebration of the divine feminine’s multifaceted power.
The video commences amidst the chaos of iconic cities in the outside world, where many women wear masks to navigate life’s challenges. It then delves into the depths of the inner world. It introduces us to Shakti, a masked woman who symbolizes every woman’s journey. Shakti is drawn into her inner world when a determined little girl dares her to unmask. This powerful narrative unfolds through the protagonist’s encounters with various hidden facets from her inner realms. These facets are portrayed by an ensemble of talented artists, including acclaimed actress Rituparna Sengupta in the lead role of Shakti, sensational singer Swapnali Gaikwad, Hollywood actress Holly Zuelle, Swiss TV sensation Ankita Makwana, American model Christine Mendes, award-winning Indian-American classical dancer Nirupamaa Chandrasekaran, and the 93-year-old Indranila, who embodies the ancestral spirit.
Each character represents facets of Shakti’s identity, from the inner child to the dark goddess, light goddess, warrior, dancer, and great ancestor mother. As she dances through these inner landscapes, Shakti acknowledges and accepts these facets as gifts, embarking on a transformative journey. Larger-than-life goddess figures bless this process as Shakti integrates with all her inner aspects. The climax of the video is a breathtaking and powerful dance of empowerment, symbolizing the dynamic inner strength and grace that every woman possesses.
“Devi Song: Unmasked Goddess – A Journey Of Empowerment” is an invitation to shed societal and self-imposed masks, embrace one’s true self, and integrate all aspects of the inner realm to embody Shakti in its full form, not only within but also in the real world. This project is a testament to the power of global collaboration, with technicians from five countries dedicated to bringing it to life. Lyricist, musician, and composer Rajan Sarvade’s contribution to the lyrical composition complements the message and empowers women to recognize their latent powers. The video aims to become an anthem for women worldwide and captivate audiences of all genders with its powerful message of women’s Shakti and true integrated empowerment.
Some Press and Media Links For Devi Song: Unmasked Goddess:
https://indiawest.com/neha-lohias-music-video-embraces-the-shakti-within/
https://weeklyvoice.com/rituparna-sengupta-dons-awe-inspiring-avatar-in-devi-song/
https://ianslive.in/rituparna-sengupta-dons-awe-inspiring-avatar-in-devi-song–20231021160606
https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1132556
https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/rituparna-dons-goddess-durga-s-avatar-in-devi-song.news
UPCOMING PROJECT:
Animated Film "The Voice Of Spirit" based on an extension of a book by author Kelly Tallaksen - In Post Production Now
Film Project: "Who Am I?" -Documentary
[In Post Production]
“Who am I” is an immersive and thought-provoking documentary series that invites viewers on a profound journey of self-discovery.
At its core, the series explores the universal and timeless question that has puzzled humanity throughout the ages: “Who am I?”
Through a rich tapestry of personal stories, insights, and experiences, we delve into the diverse perspectives of individuals from all walks of life, spanning different countries, cultures, and age groups.
Our aim is to create a deeply immersive experience that goes beyond intellectual discussions, inviting viewers to embark on their own introspective exploration of personal identity.
By delving into the individual journeys of our participants, we hope to inspire self-reflection, ignite a sense of curiosity, and ultimately uncover the profound truths that lie within each one of us.
Neha Lohia, the creator and Director of “Who Am I?” is graciously and wholeheartedly supported from 120+ participants from all over the world, her core technical teams, and various highly skilled people and energies involved in bringing this project to life. As she follows her inner guidance, more and more like-hearted people join in and get involved at the perfectly divine timing with this project.
“This question “Who Am I?” is so pertinent and essential and it needs to be asked now more than ever, If you would like to participate in this project in any capacity please reach out. I look forward to your support to co-create this vision”.
COMPLETED PROJECT
YASHODHARA The Buddha's Wife (Trailer)
- A short film by neha lohia
GRACIOUSLY TRAVELLING VARIOUS PARTS OF THE WORLD SINCE THE WORLD PREMIERE IN USA IN NOV 2022
We Won Hearts - APRIL 2023
Our Film "Yashodhara The Buddha's Wife"
is Touring by Invitations to Various Nations.
To Invite and host our film
"Yashodhara The Buddha's Wife"
For A SPECIAL SHOW in your country
For your Event / Community/ Organisation
Contact Us and
We will be honoured to bring it to you.
World Premiere of the film at 12th Annual Queens World Film Festival in New York. USA.
Fri, Nov 4, 2022. USA
Special Show of the film at Jacques Marchais Museum Of Tibetan Art in New York. USA
Sun, Dec 11, 2022. USA
Official Inclusion in 45th Annual Clermont Ferrand Film Festival Market in Europe.
Europe
Special
Screening in Nepal
at Shyalpa Monastery
on 25th Dakini Day and Historical Event of 1st Monastic Invocation
Private Screening in Mumbai, India
Official Selection Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2023
Media Interactions of
Neha Lohia's film Yashodhara The Buddha's Wife
from the press screening in Mumbai, India and Special Screening in Nepal
Candid Conversation between
Director Neha Lohia
and
Executive Editor Amit Tyagi
(India Today Group)
Watch New York Premiere (Nov 2022)
Press and Media Coverage videos below
More Completed Projects (2023)
Amazon Prime Made In Heaven Season 2 Promo | Federation of Indian Association's India Day Parade in New York with Sadhvi Ji
Podcast and Interview with Chung Juhl on her show – Juhl Media |USA
Speaking on my on-going journey of being an artist, as part of the entertainment industry, and that of being a constant student of life!
We are all here to create... and each creation moves something in our beings.
we are created by the creator to create!
That's how I strongly feel...
Personally, I love to create and share stories, ideas, observations that move and inspire me using any medium that feels right to express it best. Films are my favourite medium though!
Discover Your Personal Style of storytelling and the Joy That Comes with It.
Filmmaking, Writing, Poems, drawings, paintings are all crafts which are powerful mediums in themselves to help communicate any ideas, product, story, offering, self image or anything that we wish to convey to the world outside. Once you find your own mix and style there is a unique sense of fulfillment that accompanies the manifesting of these held visions into reality.
Personally, I love filming, creating or capturing moments and ideas using my camera is meditation for me. I also love to scribble, doodle, write and paint!
GOT Some ideas? I’d be glad to listen and find my own ways to contribute and help co-create if you wanted to discuss this further.
Some of my Films
Films are a way for me to live more than 1 life in this very lifetime! There is no better medium in my understanding that helps heal and transform the way cinema does, It is a very meditative experience for me, this entire process of creation, execution, sharing of stories in this way. Films make us laugh, cry, remember, understand, learn, empathise, sympathise, vent, release, and overall they have the power to motivate us to take the corrective action.. Films can make us act, and act consciously! thats all that matters to me as a heart-centered person, this is my effort to simply say stories from my heart that may touch open many more hearts and bring forth what is truly inside each one of us
Director Bio:
Neha Lohia is a multidisciplinary filmmaker, visual storyteller, and conscious creator whose work bridges the realms of film, virtual reality, and immersive experiences. Rooted in her belief that storytelling has the power to awaken, heal, and transform, Neha’s films often explore themes of identity, spirituality, freedom, and the unseen emotional landscapes we all navigate.
A current (as of March 2025) undergrad film student of CUNY (City University of New York) College of Staten Island and Brooklyn College, she is pursuing VR in Storytelling alongside XR and new tech in cinema production program, Neha merges her background in traditional filmmaking with cutting-edge virtual reality techniques, crafting stories that invite audiences to step inside not only her characters’ worlds, but their inner lives. Her latest VR short film, Home, is a poetic meditation on spiritual freedom, feminine liberation, and the evolving relationship between faith, nature, and self.
Originally from India and now creating across global landscapes, Neha’s creative voice is shaped by her cross-cultural perspective — blending Eastern philosophies, Western cinematic sensibilities, and a profound reverence for the human spirit. In addition to her independent work, Neha has collaborated on spiritual documentaries, conscious media campaigns, and children’s literature projects, including her published book Sam and His Two Birds, inspired by the Bhagavad Gita.
Whether behind the camera or inside a VR world, Neha Lohia’s storytelling seeks to dissolve boundaries — between cultures, mediums, and inner and outer worlds — offering audiences not just a story to watch, but an experience to live.
Media and Press For My Work and Offerings
Field's of Expertise!
I am a storyteller at heart and a filmmaking student for life, I write, Direct, Produce & Film original content comprising of but not limited to Short films, Documentary, Feature Films, Silent films, Web or TV series, Advertising, Social and Cultural content to anything that’s creatively calling.
I write, illustrate and create Colouring & Quote books series, Children’s Picture story books, Chapter books, Adult fiction, Self-help books, Cooking & Nutrition books, Poems, Doodled quotes and more…
I am a commercial artist by education and I create line arts for colouring books, Fully illustrated poems, Character driven story books, Doodled arts, Quotes and more that inspires me. I also use various forms of art in my films and love to experiment and mix the mediums up!
I am a trained women’s coach for meditative practises and I am a certified Transformational Nutrition Coach from USA. I am also trained in music, art forms, Photography, meditative inner work, eastern philosophy, Yoga & Ayurveda, Cooking forms, Vegan living and many eastern and western practises all of which I mix up to create workshops & courses that I offer when I feel called.
I Have The Good Fortune To Work With Major Film Studios to Fresh Rising Talent.
Have the good fortune to learn from, serve and work collaboratively with some highly sought after world leading organisations like Twentieth Century Fox, Sony Pictures, Alliance Media, Reliance Entertainment, GroupM Media & Entertainment, Disney, Lowe Lintas, Universal Music and many more prestigious firms which expand my experiences with the art and craft of creative expressions via film, cinema, storytelling, marketing & content as a medium. It gives me opportunities to work with some of the biggest, finest, and best films, celebrities, and creative talents from the worldwide film, media and entertainment industry.
I Intend To Help You Manifest your project with a creative solution based mindset.
I like to create from a meditative space and I see myself as a multi-passionate co-creator. I love to offer myself to this energy (Shakti) of creation which takes many forms to express itself such as, motion picture, films, still photographs, written books & poems, drawn arts, music, digital creations, virtual and augmented creations, experimental installations, events and more… and these are often fueled by meditations, silences, personal mind-body-heart practises that form the basis of all of my musings. If you feel there is a conscious product, service, or brand which you wish to creatively co-create then let’s collaborate! I have honed marketing and creation skills for over 10+ years and I am committed to put all of these to facilitate greater good of humanity.
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