Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025

MUMBAI, India - May 6, 2025 - PRLog -- Cininfo Announces the Launch of Fully Funded Screenwriters Lab 2025
In partnership with SGFA and guided by Nikkhil Advani and top industry mentors

Cininfo, in collaboration with the Sumitra Gupta Foundation for the Arts (SGFA), is excited to announce the Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025—a fully funded, 12-week online mentorship lab designed to support early- to mid-career screenwriters.

The lab will select 12 writers to receive one-on-one mentorship from leading voices in Indian cinema, including Sudhir Mishra, Shonali Bose, Vijay Krishna Acharya, and Richa Chadha, with acclaimed filmmaker Nikkhil Advani as Program Advisor. Additional support will be provided by Abhinandan Gupta (Screenwriting Coach) and Maitha Alawadi (Program Coordinator).

"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."
— Nikkhil Advani, Program Advisor

Lab Highlights:

• Fully funded for all selected participants
• Exclusive mentorship with industry leaders
• Opportunities for script development and production
• Access to Cininfo's global creative network
• Career development tools and industry exposure

Cininfo CEO & Founder Dina Mukherjee said:
"The Lab reflects our commitment to democratizing access to mentorship and career-defining opportunities for writers everywhere."

COO & Co-Founder Raghav Gupta added:
"With SGFA, Nikkhil Advani, and our mentors, we aim to build a launchpad for bold, resonant storytelling that shapes the future of entertainment."

Applications are now open until May 25, 2025. Final selections will be announced in the first week of June.
Apply at: https://cininfo.in/screenwriters-lan/

About Cininfo
Cininfo is a global platform supporting filmmakers, writers, and creatives through mentorship, networking, and career-building opportunities. With members across 10+ countries, it champions emerging voices in the entertainment industry.

About SGFA
The Sumitra Gupta Foundation for the Arts (SGFA) is a nonprofit supporting excellence in literature, visual arts, and filmmaking, with a focus on nurturing new talent.