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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