About Happy Soul Films

Meet our Toronto wedding videography team

Filming love stories since 2016. Led by founder and CEO Monal Panchasara, we are an intimate team of experienced cinematographers and in-house editors committed to capturing every bit of magic in your story.

Monal Panchasara, Founder & CEO of Happy Soul Films
Portrait of Monal Panchasara, Founder & CEO of Happy Soul Films

The founder

The person behind your film

Founder & CEO

Monal Panchasara

Hi, I’m Monal! Your story is special. Allow me to tell it. My love for cinematography comes from my passion for storytelling — a passion that has inspired me to use my craft and creativity to create timeless films.

With a strong foundation and educational background from the Toronto Film School, I bring the skills and expertise to deliver the finest films. Over the years I have grown an intimate team of experienced cinematographers who are committed to capturing the moments, emotions and every bit of magic in your story.

I am dedicated to making your experience as seamless and personal as possible. Your story is my passion; allow me to bring your vision to life.

Our story

A passion that became a film studio

In 2012, Monal decided to pursue his interest in digital photography and cinematography, sharing his work on platforms like YouTube and Snapchat.

In 2016, that passion became Happy Soul Films. From landing our first client to last-minute preparations and final edits, from being “the new kids on the block” to establishing our name in the industry, we continue to embrace the journey as creative entrepreneurs and storytellers.


“We believe that videography is all about storytelling, and that storytelling is all about emotions and connections. We believe in celebrating not just the perfect moments, but the real moments life has for us — and in telling your story, just as you imagined it.”

Why couples choose us

What sets us apart

Quality over quantity

We take on a limited number of weddings each year, so we can understand you deeply and create films that are an extension of your personalities.

Edited in-house

The team you meet at your consultation stays connected to your film until the last second of editing — delivered on time, every time.

Care for every deliverable

Anyone can produce decent highlights. We invest the same time and care in your full-length documentary films.

Anywhere you go

Destination wedding, elopement or road trip — we don’t charge extra for our time when your story takes us far from home.

As featured in

Maharani Weddings
Lavish Dulhan

Client testimonials

Letting our couples speak

The quality of our service matters as much as the films we create. Here is what some of our couples have shared.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Monal and his team for our wedding videography, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with our decision.

We first met Monal back in early 2023 when we were scouting videography vendors. We knew him and his team were the one as their style of filming fit our vision.

One of the additions in our package was a concept shoot. That shoot was incredibly fun but also very demanding—Monal is a true perfectionist and wouldn’t stop until he got the exact shots he envisioned. I remember we were in the middle of a river at one point lol. At the time, multiple takes and long hours were exhausting, but when we finally saw the concept film played at our reception, we were completely blown away. Every bit of effort was worth it.

Monal has an unbelievable talent for storytelling through videography. The way he pieces moments together, his cuts, transitions, and attention to detail are truly next level. He doesn’t just capture footage, he creates a story that makes you relive every emotion all over again. Watching our films felt like watching our love story unfold on screen. We STILL watch them all the time (we always will).

Beyond the incredible work, what really stood out to us was Monal and his entire team as people. They were warm, respectful, and blended in so effortlessly with our families and guests. It never felt like we had a videography team at our wedding. It genuinely felt like w they were family there with us, celebrating and capturing our moments. That comfort made such a huge difference on such an important day.

We are so grateful that our paths crossed with Monal and his team. They are insanely talented, kind, and passionate about what they do, and we couldn’t imagine having anyone else capture our wedding.

We would recommend them a thousand times over to anyone looking for videography that goes above and beyond.xoxo Charmi & Karen

— Charmi Patel

The entire Happy Soul Film team was very professional and there were no issues in terms of accommodating our event schedules. Happy Soul Films utilized modern technology and tools, such as drones, to capture every moment perfectly. All of their staff provided top-quality service. Happy Soul Films made numerous follow-up edits to our videos without any issues and they were very accessible by text, e-mail or phone. Great, talented professionals to work with throughout the entire process.

Happy Soul Films has a very UNIQUE style and they worked with us to achieve an end product that captured our amazing wedding memories! We would highly recommended Happy Soul Films, especially Monal, to be a part of your special day! Thank you again to everyone on the Happy Soul Film team!

— Sharon & Mohan

Hello, My name is Ramandeep♥️ and I booked happysoulfilms🤌🏻🤌🏻 for my wedding and no doubt that's the best decision I made for my wedding. It will be very hard to count the pros why someone should go with happysoulfilms, But there few points in brief:Packages : Have budget friendly packages for everyoneCommunication: Timely answers to your text and calls. Accurate clarification on all queriesPunctuality: Always on time at the venue.

Professionalism: Very professional and respectful with everything while shooting. Never overwhelm you and your familyEfforts: Will go beyond their comfort zone to make your day beautifulEdits: Beautiful Pictures and Video Edits that will leave you speechlessAfter Delivering: Will be available to listen to you and work with you even after they deliver all the editsOverall me and my family were super happy to book them and no doubt Monal plays such an effective role in making things go so smooth. Definitely💯 going to book them again without hesitation.

Thank you so much Monal and all team ofHappysoulfilms😊🥰🙏 for such an amazing experience.

— Ramandeep Panwar

Choosing Happy Soul Films to capture our wedding was hands down one of the best decisions we made throughout this entire journey. From our concept film shoot to covering all 4 days of our Indian wedding celebrations, they didn’t just record moments — they captured emotions, energy, chaos, love, and memories we’ll cherish forever.

What truly stood out to us was their dedication and passion. Our outdoor wedding events were hit with so much unexpected rain, but not once did their team lose patience or enthusiasm. Even in the middle of the chaos, they kept filming every beautiful moment with so much care and positivity. Looking back at the footage now, it honestly feels magical how they turned such unpredictable weather into something cinematic and emotional.

The entire Happy Soul Films team made us feel so comfortable throughout every event. They brought such calming and uplifting energy during stressful moments, and genuinely felt like people who were rooting for us the entire time rather than just vendors doing a job.

Watching our wedding films now feels like reliving the happiest days of our lives all over again. We laughed, cried, smiled, and felt every emotion so deeply because of how beautifully they told our story.

If you are looking for a team that genuinely cares about your memories and pours their heart into capturing them, Happy Soul Films is the one. We are endlessly grateful for everything they did for us. 🤍

— Siddhi Pandya

It was our best experience working with Happy Soul Films 🤩. We are fond of our pre-wedding video — it feels more like a music video than a typical pre-wedding. Everyone appreciated every minor detail and the way it was presented. I fell in love with my man all over again seeing how the video presented our love story ❤️.

I can’t express how happy and excited I was to see us on the big screen on our wedding day 🥰🧿. You guys left all our guests speechless with your incredible work. Monal, you are an amazing cinematographer and extremely easy to work with. You listened to our expectations and did exactly what was asked — from song selection, to views, to the venue of the shoot 🤩.

We appreciated how you guided us in all the poses, moves, and even outfit selection. It was stunning to see how every word of the song synced perfectly with our gestures in the video. The Happy Soul Films team is extremely experienced, friendly, and we’re very grateful they handled our pre-wedding shoot. It actually blew our minds — we looked like models 😂🤪!

We are very happy clients and would wholeheartedly recommend Happy Soul Films to anyone looking for a cinematographer for their special day — someone who truly works at the top of their game and delivers outstanding results with cool professionalism ❤️❤️🧿. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts 🤩💕

— Navi & Vishal

We cannot say enough great things about Monal and the Happy Soul team! From start to finish, they were an absolute dream to work with. Monal was incredibly organized, professional, and flexible — especially considering our wedding was in California and he flew in early from Canada just for our pre-shoot. His dedication and work ethic were clear from day one. Throughout the entire process, Monal made everything so easy. He was always responsive, accommodating with our schedule, and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was captured beautifully. His cinematic vision is truly unmatched — every frame of our wedding film felt like a scene from a movie. The next day edit completely blew us away and brought tears to our eyes. We couldn’t be more grateful for how he and his team managed to capture all the special moments so perfectly. Even after the wedding, Monal continued to impress us with his responsiveness and timely delivery of stunning short films and edits. Every video has been a joy to watch and share with our family and friends.

If you're looking for a hardworking, talented, and passionate videographer who truly cares about his craft, we wholeheartedly recommend Monal and the Happy Soul team. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll treasure for a lifetime!

— Malvika Patel

Happy souls were a DREAM to work with. We have received so many compliments already just on the same day edit they did for our wedding. They are very responsive and flexible. Monal specifically put in a lot of work for us and made changes based on our preferences.

Happy Souls provided a very PERSONAL TOUCH that we did not find with any other video vendors in the industry and we highly recommend them.

— Dharti & Janak

Happy Soul Films were by far one of the best vendors we have worked with! They were super responsive to all our questions and even helped us in recommending other vendors for our events. For our e-shoot we went with the storytelling vision and they were so attentive and did an amazing job at showcasing our love story!

We also hired them for our wedding and reception and they were so easy to work with. With all the chaos and running around especially with the wedding day, they were patient and got the job done (above expectations)! We decided to go with Happy Soul Films mainly because of their dedication towards their work and how involved they are with the couple and making sure they bring out whatever we envision onto the screen. My family and friends absolutely loved their work and I highly recommend them!

— Aanal Patel

Working with Monal and Manmeet for my wedding was one of the best decisions we made. As a wedding planner myself, I’ve worked with many videographers and I know how much trust it takes to hand over your own wedding memories to someone — but from the very beginning, I felt completely at ease with them.

They were calm, organized, and so respectful of the flow of the day. Nothing ever felt forced or staged; they captured moments naturally while still making sure every important detail and emotion was documented. They blended into the background when needed, but also stepped in with gentle direction that made everything look effortless and beautiful on camera.

When we received our wedding film, we were honestly blown away. The storytelling, the editing, the music choices — everything was so thoughtfully put together. They didn’t just create a video; they created a timeless film that truly reflects the love, energy, and emotion of our day. Watching it felt like reliving every special moment all over again.

What meant the most to me was knowing I could fully trust them. On a day where you can’t redo anything, that peace of mind is priceless. Monal and Manmeet handled our memories with so much care, and it shows in the final result.

I recommend them not only as a bride, but also as a wedding planner who understands the industry. Any couple would be lucky to have them capture their day. We’ll treasure our film forever 🤍

— Aura Events

Monal is a creative genius! I’ve followed his work for years and every time he releases a wedding highlights video, I watch with a smile on my face and often even happy tears for complete strangers. He always manages to capture the personalities of the bride and groom in each of his videos. We see all the big moments but he also captures those small, intimate moments that really showcase the love the couple shares.

My husband and I were so nervous during our pre-wedding shoot, but Monal made it fun, easy, and natural. We met more of his team throughout our wedding events, and they were just as fun, easy-going and talented. Working with Monal and the Happy Soul Films team was honestly a wonderful experience. I knew going into this that I wouldn’t have to worry at all about anything related to videography.

From the start, they were super organized and communicated thoroughly about each day’s schedule. The team had everything planned out in a spreadsheet for us to keep on track and identify the needs of each day from the videography team. During the events their teamwork to capture everything was seamless. They also made any revisions to the video(s) that we asked for so the final product was exactly what we wanted. They’re amazing at what they do, they take pride in their work, and they truly care about their craft. Thank you so much Monal for capturing the happiest days of our life!

— Priyanshi Randeria

Working with Happy Soul Films was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They captured our e-shoots, next-day edit, and full wedding weekend, and our e-shoot felt like something straight out of a luxury cinematic film. Watching it back felt emotional, timeless, and so deeply us.

From the very first moment, the team made us feel comfortable, seen, and completely at ease. Being filmed never felt awkward or staged because the videographers truly felt like friends who were celebrating alongside us, not just vendors doing a job. That energy carried through every event and made the entire experience so special.

What they created goes far beyond wedding footage. They captured the emotions, the in-between moments, and the feeling of the day in a way that brings us right back every time we watch it. Happy Soul Films didn’t just tell our story, they became part of it, and that’s something we’ll always be grateful for.

If you’re looking for a luxury wedding cinematography team that leads with heart, artistry, and genuine connection, Happy Soul Films is truly exceptional!

— Shaily Shah

My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Happy Soul Films for our wedding, and we could not be happier with our experience.

From the very beginning, the entire team was professional, responsive, creative, and genuinely invested in bringing our vision to life. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but Happy Soul Films made the videography process seamless and enjoyable. They took the time to understand what was important to us and captured every special moment beautifully.

On our wedding day, the team was organized, unobtrusive, and incredibly talented. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and worked effortlessly alongside our other vendors. Most importantly, they captured not only the events of the day but also the emotions, energy, and love that made our celebration so meaningful.

When we received our final films, we were absolutely blown away. The quality, storytelling, attention to detail, and editing exceeded all of our expectations. Every revision request was handled promptly and thoughtfully, and the team truly cared about making sure we were completely satisfied with the final product.

Thanks to Happy Soul Films, we now have a beautiful collection of memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We are so grateful to the entire team for their hard work, dedication, and passion. If you are looking for a wedding videography team that is talented, professional, and genuinely cares about their clients, we highly recommend Happy Soul Films.

Thank you for helping us relive the best day of our lives!

— Henna Gandhi

I had an absolutely incredible experience with Happy Soul Films for my wedding videography. They covered everything for me — from the pre-wedding shoot to the wedding day, reception, extended videos, and full feature films — and truly delivered beyond expectations.

Their work ended up being one of the highlights of my entire wedding. Every single person who watched the videos loved them, and I couldn’t be happier with how beautifully everything was captured.

What really stood out was how collaborative and supportive they were throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer questions, incredibly responsive, and consistently went above and beyond. One of the most special touches was that they created and shared a teaser from my pre-wedding shoot before the wedding — something I didn’t even ask for, but meant so much to me.

On the wedding day, the team was professional, polite, and very respectful to all my guests. They blended in seamlessly while still capturing every important moment perfectly. They were also very transparent and easy to work with, which made the whole experience stress-free.

Overall, they played a huge role in making my day even more special. I would highly, highly recommend Happy Soul Films to anyone looking for a talented, dedicated, and genuinely wonderful videography team.

— Medhavi Patel

We cannot say enough great things about HappySoul Films for capturing our wedding in Caledon. From the moment we started working with them, they made the entire experience feel easy and natural.

On the wedding day, they were incredible to work with. They guided us through poses in such a relaxed and creative way that we never felt awkward in front of the camera. At the same time, they were constantly capturing the candid, emotional moments happening throughout the day — the ones you don’t even realize are happening until you see them later.

What really stood out was how attentive they were to all the important moments. They didn’t miss a thing, from the big milestones to the small in-between moments that made the day so special.

When we received our next day edit video, we were honestly blown away. The quality, creativity, editing and storytelling exceeded our expectations. These are memories we will cherish forever.

If you’re looking for a team that truly cares about capturing your story and making you feel comfortable while doing it, we would highly recommend HappySoul Films. We’re so grateful we went with them for our wedding!

— Gunj Patel

Monal and his team at Happy Soul Films were hands down one of our favorite vendors from the wedding. Indian weddings can be chaotic and stressful, but they somehow managed to stay calm through it all—and even more importantly, made us feel calm and comfortable in front of the camera. A lot of couples say they feel awkward being filmed, but with Monal it felt natural, like we could just be ourselves and actually enjoy the moment.

From the very beginning, he was so easy to talk to and always open to hearing what we had in mind. We had a specific vision for our wedding films, and he not only understood it but brought it to life better than we imagined. He and his team captured all the big moments beautifully while also getting those little candid shots of us and our guests that make the videos feel so real and personal.

We really appreciated how receptive he was to feedback—whether it was small tweaks or even something as simple as song choices, he always listened and made adjustments without hesitation. And the turnaround time blew us away—we had our full-length films within three months, which let us relive all the memories while they were still so fresh.

The videos they created are something we’ll treasure forever, and honestly, we’re just so grateful we chose Happy Soul Films. If you’re looking for a team that’s talented, easy to work with, and knows how to keep things stress-free, Monal and his team are it!— P&J

— Puja Laroia

We hired Monal and his team at Happy Soul Films for our 2024 wedding, and his work exceeded our expectations in every way. During our initial consultations, Monal was incredibly patient, meeting with us multiple times to ensure he understood our vision while remaining mindful of our budget. His fantastic vision and creativity were evident from the start; he produced an impressive concept video that was truly unique and perfectly captured our personalities.

On the wedding days, the team was punctual, organized, and highly professional. We were particularly impressed by how Monal adapted to the energy of the events. For example, he brought our Sangeet to life by adding additional camera angles on the fly, ensuring the vibrancy of the night was fully captured. He has a gift for being in the right place at the right time, capturing the right people at the right moments—those unique, fleeting instances that you never want to forget.

Monal also created a stunning same-day edit that highlighted his ability to be creative under tight time constraints. To our delight, he even surprised us with additional edits we weren’t expecting! The final editing process was seamless, and the finished product is a stunning reflection of his team’s meticulous attention to detail. We highly recommend Happy Soul Films to anyone looking for a truly talented and dedicated wedding videographer.

— Sanika Amit

Happy Soul Films did an absolutely phenomenal job for our wedding. Monal is amazing with his edits and the whole team is great. They handled our E shoot, helped us coordinate locations perfectly, and were incredibly flexible and creative throughout the entire process. The concept film we did with them in Vegas for our E shoot video turned out amazing. On top of that, their Next Day Edit shown at our reception recapping all of our pre wedding events and the wedding itself was absolutely fantastic.

We completely trusted them not to miss a single moment during our large Indian wedding festivities. They have tonnes of experience and truly know how to capture things perfectly. My wife and I are not usually comfortable with posing, but they made us feel so relaxed and made us look amazing on both video and photo. We highly recommend them to anyone going forward.

— Shiv Atawala

These guys are STELLAR! Have had the pleasure of seeing them in action twice now. Once for an ENTIRE week at a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic, and then recently at a milestone family event in the Toronto area.

Engaging, funny, warm, energetic, interactive -- the CROWD loves them and this generates GREAT photo and video. Their next-day edit at the destination wedding was MINDBLOWING. Consummate professionals -- HATS OFF. We worked with Monal, Anandu and Gaurav specifically -- rockstars, each of them.

— Sheel Parekh

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding videography team than Monal and Happysoul!

Monal captured our 2024 wedding in the most beautiful and heartfelt way. From the very beginning, they were professional, warm, and extremely easy to work with.

Every time we watch our videos, we relive the emotions, smiles, tears, and joy of those special days all over again. Their storytelling and attention to detail are truly magical.

They were calm, supportive, and an absolute pleasure to work with throughout all our events. We especially appreciated their timely deliveries, everything was shared exactly when promised, with no follow-ups needed. We are incredibly grateful to Happysoul for preserving our memories so perfectly and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding videography team that genuinely puts heart into their work.

— Richa Shwetang

Monal and his team at Happy Soul Films were nothing short of perfect. My husband and I met with many videographer teams before deciding to go with Happy Soul Films. When meeting with Monal, he listened to our vision, he learned our chemistry as a couple and showed true interest in capturing our love. His team was open and understanding when it came to our notes for edits on our footage. We are so happy with the final outcomes of all deliverables that we can't wait to share with our friends and family and soon our son when he gets older. Thank you Happy Soul Films!

— Nadia Narine

Working with Monal and the Happy Soul team was an amazing experience for me and my family. We had multi-day events with hundreds of guests across each of them - They were on time, delivered on their promises, reliable and easy to work with.

We would highly recommend this team for anyone looking for high-quality videography and photography. This is their full-time job and not a side hustle. They were patient with us as we balanced all the demands of having such a large an important event in our lives. Worth it.

— Dipak & Sangeeta

We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with the Happy Soul Films team! I met them 2 years prior to booking them and was in awe of their innovative approaches to videography. Once we booked them they were extremely organized with a outlined plan and timelines ready for us to review (amazing project managers). As we had a tamil/Trini hindu wedding there were cultural aspects that were new to the team and they were very accommodating, understanding and willing to learn. A bride couldn't ask for a better team to work with! I look forward to working with Happy Soul Films again in the future!

— Janitha S

We had an amazing experience working with Monal and Manmeet from Happy Soul Films. From start to finish, they were professional, kind, and incredibly talented. They captured our wedding day so beautifully and naturally — every important moment, emotion, and detail was thoughtfully filmed.

The final video exceeded our expectations and is something we’ll cherish forever. My wife works as an event planner and was especially impressed with their organization, creativity, and calm presence throughout the day. We would absolutely recommend Happy Soul Films to any couple and would love to work with Monal and Manmeet again in the future.

— Bilal Shaukat

WOW. We are in awe. My wife was in tears watching the entire video — thank you for allowing us to relive all of our wedding moments. You guys did an amazinggg job, from communicating with us before our event, to taking care of us on our Wedding Day and coordinating with the timeline changes and stress, to all the editing & finally giving us this MASTERPIECE!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

— Saad Muhammad

Trusted collaborators

Photographers we’ve worked alongside

We offer joint photo-video coverage and have built warm relationships with leading photographers. Don’t see yours? Tell us and we’ll reach out.

  • Aniket Sananse Photography
  • Devi by Kumari Images
  • Flashing Lights Photography
  • Adnan Ansah Photography
  • Anna Sofiya Photography
  • Samir K Photography
  • Alfaaz Photography
  • Garima Singh Studios
  • Gagan Fine Photos
  • Frances Morency Photography
  • DivineMethod Photography
  • Photokitch
  • Ialam Photography
  • Zaheer Molu Photography
  • Jeet Studios
  • Ali K Photography
  • EM Photography
  • Harman Dulay Photography

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