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Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025 Announces Four Winning Scripts for Production

The Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025, in association with The Sumita Gupta Foundation of Arts, has selected four winning scripts by emerging writers for production as short films. The lab provided intensive online mentorship from industry professionals including Sudhir Mishra and Richa Chadda. The initiative is designed to move scripts decisively from development to actual production.

Key Points: Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025 Winners: Scripts by Aparajita Datta Gupta, Biaas Sanyal, Others to Be Made into Short Films

  • Four emerging screenwriters selected for production
  • Intensive mentorship by industry leaders like Sudhir Mishra
  • Program focuses on tangible outcome beyond development
  • Collaboration between Cininfo and Sumita Gupta Foundation of Arts
  • Initiative aims to bridge gap between scriptwriting and film production
  • Winning scripts to be developed into short films
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Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025 Announces Four Winners

Four emerging screenwriters win Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025; their scripts, mentored by Sudhir Mishra, Richa Chadda, others, will proceed to production as short films.

"The Cininfo Screenwriters Lab reflects our shared belief that strong writing deserves time, guidance, and a clear future. What makes this initiative stand out is its commitment to seeing scripts through to production. - Nikkhil Advani / Founder, SGFA & Program Advisor"

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* Aparajita Datta Gupta -- Mumbai* Biaas Sanyal -- Kolkata* Brijbala Vyas -- Goa* Pawan Kumar Mishra -- Mumbai

Their four winning scripts, developed through months of writing, rewrites, and close mentorship, have been selected for production as short films -- marking a meaningful transition from script development to screen.

A Lab That Takes Writing Beyond the Page

The Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025 was conceived as a writer-first initiative, bringing together committed emerging writers and experienced industry professionals in a focused development environment. Over the course of the lab, participants engaged in structured writing sessions, feedback rounds, and one-on-one guidance aimed at strengthening craft, clarity, and voice.

What distinguishes the lab is its outcome. The process does not conclude with a showcase or certificate. The four winning scripts will now move into active production, reinforcing Cininfo's intent to create real pathways for writers to see their work realised on screen.

Script Mentorship by Industry Leaders

The lab was mentored by four respected voices from Indian cinema:

* Sudhir Mishra -- Writer / Director / Producer* Vijay Krishna Acharya -- Writer / Director* Richa Chadda -- Actor / Producer* Shonali Bose -- Writer / Director / Producer

Working closely with a cohort of twelve writers, the mentors offered rigorous feedback and practical insight, guiding the writers through multiple stages of development. The four winning scripts emerged through this sustained and collaborative process.

Quotes from Leadership

Nikkhil Advani, Founder, SGFA & Advisor to the Program:

"The Cininfo Screenwriters Lab reflects our shared belief that strong writing deserves time, guidance, and a clear future. What makes this initiative stand out is its commitment to seeing scripts through to production. These four stories have been shaped through focused mentorship, and I am proud to support a program that places writers and storytelling at its core."

Dina Mukherjee & Raghav Gupta, Founders, Cininfo:

"Cininfo was created to support writers beyond access and inspiration -- with structure, intent, and outcomes. The Screenwriters Lab is an extension of that thinking. These scripts were mentored with care and seriousness, and now they move forward into production. Our collaboration with SGFA has helped us build a program that respects the writer's journey while offering a tangible next step."

About Cininfo

Cininfo is a platform dedicated to supporting screenwriters and creative professionals through structured labs, mentorship initiatives, and direct pathways to production.

About The Sumita Gupta Foundation of Arts (SGFA)

The Sumita Gupta Foundation of Arts works to strengthen the creative ecosystem by supporting initiatives that nurture talent and encourage original storytelling across film and the arts.

Media Contact:Cininfoinfo@cininfo.in I +91 9009004762

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Arjun K
Great to see winners from Mumbai, Kolkata, and Goa. It shows a good regional spread of talent. Mentorship from Sudhir Mishra and Shonali Bose is a huge opportunity. Hope this leads to more such initiatives across the country.
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Rohit P
While the intent is good, I hope the selection process was truly merit-based and transparent. Sometimes these labs can feel a bit insidery. That said, getting a script to production is the real dream for any writer, so congrats to the winners!
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Sarah B
As someone trying to break into screenwriting, this gives me so much hope. The Indian industry needs more structured support like this. The mentorship panel is impressive. Does anyone know if they plan to run this lab annually?
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Vikram M
Excellent initiative. The real test will be the quality of the final films and whether this leads to sustainable careers for the writers. Bollywood often talks about supporting new voices but then goes back to the same old formulas. Fingers crossed this is different.
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Kavya N
So proud to see Biaas Sanyal from Kolkata on the list! We have so many stories to tell from the East. Hope his short film captures the essence of our city. More power to all the writers! ✍️

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