The Many Roles of a Filmmaker: Writing, Directing & Editing
In today’s collaborative yet demanding world of filmmaking, many creators find themselves wearing multiple hats — writer, director, and editor — often all at once. But how do you balance creativity with objectivity when you’re doing everything yourself?
Join Sumit Purohit, acclaimed writer, director, and editor, for an exclusive conversation on the art and craft of handling multiple creative roles while maintaining a unified vision. Drawing from his own experience across award-winning projects, Sumit will share how to stay true to your story, switch effectively between creative roles, and find clarity amidst chaos.
Event Details:
- Date: 30th November 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM IST
- Venue: Zoom
Why You Should Attend:
- Learn how to balance creativity and objectivity when handling multiple roles
- Understand when to collaborate — and when to trust your own instincts
- Get practical tips on moving between writing, directing, and editing seamlessly
- Avoid common pitfalls that come with multitasking as a filmmaker
- Discover how to maintain focus and clarity in your storytelling process
Whether you’re a filmmaker, writer, editor, or film enthusiast, this session will help you understand handling multiple creative roles while maintaining a unified vision
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Speaker: Sumit Purohit
Designation: Filmmaker, Writer, Editor, & Visual Artist
Bio: Sumit Purohit is a filmmaker, writer, editor, and visual artist. In 2020, he wrote and edited Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, a 10-part series that became a landmark in Indian streaming. A BAFTA Breakthrough India honouree, Sumit also co-wrote the Hindi film Bangistan, a black comedy, and Amazon Prime Video’s International Emmy-nominated original series Inside Edge. He also directed the short film Vakeel Babu, which explores themes of domestic violence and the need for gender sensitivity among legal practitioners.
His recent projects include Srikanth, a biopic of a visually impaired entrepreneur, and Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper, a Netflix series. Most recently, he directed the Netflix spy drama Saare Jahan Se Accha, which released to wide acclaim and featured in the Netflix Global Top 10.
His latest feature Baaghi Bechare (Reluctant Rebels) is a satire that received a Special Jury Mention for Best Pitch at NFDC Film Bazaar 2024. The film has completed shooting and is currently in post-production. Sumit continues to develop diverse projects with leading producers, blending sharp storytelling with a deep curiosity for human ambition and absurdity.