Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025

Take the Leap into Your Cinematic Journey

A fully-funded, exclusive opportunity for aspiring screenwriters to get hands-on mentorship, refine their craft, and see their script produced.

Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025

Take the Leap into Your Cinematic Journey

A fully-funded, exclusive opportunity for aspiring screenwriters to get hands-on mentorship, refine their craft, and see their script produced.

Welcome to the Cininfo Screenwriters Lab 2025, in collaboration with Sumitra Gupta Foundation for the Arts (SGFA) is a unique, fully-funded residency created for early- to mid-career screenwriters with 2–3 years of professional experience. Here, you’ll embark on a 12‑week online journey where industry leading mentors guide you through refining your screenplay, uncovering storytelling secrets, and developing the skills needed for a breakthrough in the film world.

Why you should apply?

Fully-Funded Program: No participation fees; every aspect of your training is supported at no cost.
Exclusive Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance from acclaimed filmmakers and award-winning screenwriters, ensuring you gain practical insights into your craft.
Production Opportunity: Among the 12 selected participants, 4 outstanding scripts will be chosen for production, an initiative sponsored by SGFA.
Robust Network: Join a vibrant community of like-minded professionals, opening doors for future collaborations and opportunities.
Career Advancement: Gain industry-ready skills and an impressive portfolio boost that will elevate your screenwriting career.

Eligibility & Application Process

This opportunity is open to writers, directors, and screenwriters dedicated to crafting compelling screen narratives. To apply, please ensure you submit the following:

Eligibility Requirements

A short film concept note based on the provided storyline and a Logline
A synopsis that adheres to our specified word and character count guidelines
2 Sample scenes with dialogues
Preferred: 2–3 years of professional screenwriting experience along with relevant work samples or links.
Active registration as a Cininfo Community member
Terms & Conditions for the program

How to Apply?

1. Join or Log In:
Visit Cininfo.in to log in if you’re already a member, or register to join the Cininfo Community.

2. Prepare Your Submission:
Use the given storyline to write your synopsis and approach note, following the designated word count and style guidelines

3. Submit Your Application:
Complete and submit the application form, including your details, synopsis, and approach note, before the deadline.

4. Confirmation:
Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email from Cininfo confirming receipt of your application.

Final Applicants will be intimated by Cininfo by the 1^st week of June 2025

Important Dates:

Application Start Date: April 28, 2025
Application Deadline: May 28, 2025

Program Partner:

Aangan Trust is a nonprofit working to protect vulnerable children in India from trafficking, child marriage, abuse, and exploitation. They empower communities, especially women, to build safety networks for at-risk children.

In 2025, Aangan is proud to support the Cininfo Screenwriters Lab—an initiative to mentor and guide aspiring writers and filmmakers in their journey to create powerful, socially impactful stories.

Program Partner:

“Your cinematic journey starts here. If you’re ready to transform your career into a narrative that stands out, apply now and join an exclusive community dedicated to nurturing creative talent.”