Cininfo Announces Screenwriters Lab 2025 with Nikkhil Advani and SGFA

Cininfo has officially announced the launch of the Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025, a 12-week fully funded online writers’ program for emerging screenwriters. The initiative is being launched in partnership with the Sumitra Gupta Foundation for the Arts (SGFA) and will be guided by acclaimed filmmaker Nikkhil Advani as Program Advisor.

The lab is aimed at early- to mid-career screenwriters looking to refine their storytelling craft, gain mentorship from top industry professionals, and access real-world production opportunities. The intensive program will select 12 writers, offering them mentorship from some of Indian cinema’s most respected voices including Sudhir Mishra, Shonali Bose, Vijay Krishna Acharya, and Richa Chadha.

Additional coaching support will be provided by Abhinandan Gupta (Screenwriting Coach) and Maitha Alawadi (Program Coordinator).

Nikkhil Advani remarked, “At a time when new voices are shaping the future of storytelling, initiatives like the Cininfo Screenwriters Lab are essential. I’m thrilled to mentor and guide these emerging talents as they find their unique voices.”

Lab Highlights:

• Fully funded participation for all selected writers

• Exclusive one-on-one mentorship sessions

• Script development support with production potential

• Access to Cininfo’s global creative network

• Career guidance and industry exposure

The lab is a significant initiative by Cininfo, a global creative platform co-founded by Dina Mukherjee and Raghav Gupta. Speaking about the program, Dina shared,

“At Cininfo, we believe in the power of nurturing new ideas and untold stories. The Lab reflects our commitment to democratizing access to mentorship for writers everywhere.”

Raghav added,

“With the support of SGFA and our extraordinary mentors, we aim to build a launchpad for writers to develop bold, resonant narratives that can shape the future of entertainment.”

Key Dates:

• Applications Open: Now

• Deadline: May 25, 2025

• Final Selection Announcement: First week of June 2025

Apply Now:

• Application Link: https://cininfo.in/screenwriters-lab/

• Official Website: https://cininfo.in/

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