Filming a Netflix show during Durga Puja—Kolkata’s grandest festival—comes with challenges: massive crowds, logistical chaos, and a limited budget. But as line producers for the Kolkata chapter of ‘Menu Please’, we turned these obstacles into opportunities. With a small but highly efficient guerilla unit, we navigated the city’s bustling streets, securing prime locations and managing tight schedules with local vendors and restaurateurs. Our approach prioritized agility, smart resource allocation, security and comfort for the remote team and artist, and creative problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations despite the gala festival’s massive scale unpredictability. Through meticulous planning and on-ground expertise, we captured Kolkata’s vibrant culinary heritage and festive spirit, delivering high production value while staying within budget. The result? A visually rich, authentic portrayal of the city’s flavors—proving that impactful filmmaking isn’t about how much you spend, but how effectively you execute. With Netflix’s ‘Menu Please,’ we transformed challenges into cinematic success.