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Writing Residency

This screen writers lab was organized by CININFO, a global platform dedicated to empowering filmmakers in collaboration with SGFA.

  • 270 emerging writers participated

  • 12 short-listed writers

were mentored by Indian film industry experts -writers/directors/producers like Shonali Bose, Richa Chaddha, Vijay Krishna Acharya, and Sudhir Mishra. The final four screenplays are in the process of being produced by emerging as well as award winning filmmakers in the Indian film industry

In the pipeline

Writing Residency - Women Writers over 40 years programme : To be announced. 〰️