Cininfo Workshop | 8-10 May 2026

From Idea to OTT Pitch: Pitch Bible, Packaging & Presenting Your Story

This three-day workshop is designed for writers, creators, and emerging storytellers who want to shape their ideas into submission-ready OTT projects. Across three evenings, Richie Taneja will break down how to build a pitch bible, package key materials, understand platform expectations, and present your story with clarity.

If you are developing a series or long-form streaming idea, this workshop gives you a practical view of what makes a concept easier to evaluate, discuss, and commission.

 Event Details:

  • Date: 8th, 9th & 10th May, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 pm IST
  • Venue: Zoom (live on Cininfo)
  • Fees: $60
Speaker
Richie Taneja
Role
Content Development Leader
Dates
8th, 9th & 10th May 2026
Time
6-8 PM IST
Format
3-Day Online Workshop
Ideal For
Writers, creators, OTT aspirants

What you will explore

The workshop is structured to help participants move from a loose idea to a stronger,
 presentation-ready OTT concept without losing sight of storytelling fundamentals.

Creating a strong pitch bible

Learn what OTT platforms expect to see when you introduce your story world, tone, characters, and core premise.

Packaging your project

Understand how loglines, synopses, decks, and other basic materials come together to support your submission.

Reading OTT platform needs

Get a clearer sense of what tends to travel, what buyers respond to, and how current viewing patterns shape development choices.

Live feedback and pitch review

Submit your project and receive direct feedback in a live review setting focused on clarity, structure, and presentation.

Cininfo Workshop | 8-10 May 2026

Most strong ideas do not fail because of lack of potential. They fail because they are not shaped clearly enough for the room.

Richie Taneja’s experience across film, television, and streaming development makes this workshop especially useful for participants who want to understand both the creative and practical side of OTT pitching.

About Richie Taneja

Richie Taneja is a creative consultant and content development leader with over 19 years of experience across film, television, and streaming.

She has worked on acclaimed OTT titles including Saas Bahu aur Flamingo, The Trial, and Human, and has collaborated with major studios and platforms such as Jio Hotstar, Maddock Films, History TV18, and MTV.

Formerly Vice President – Content (Series) at Maddock Films, Richie now works independently across script development, IP creation, and OTT strategy. Her work centres on helping stories move from concept to commissioning while aligning creative ambition with platform and studio needs.

Who should attend

This session is built for participants who want a clearer pathway from story idea to OTT-ready presentation.

Writers

Writers developing original series ideas and looking to strengthen how they shape and present them.

Creators

Creators who want to understand how streamers and studios evaluate concepts in the current market.

Emerging professionals

Assistants, development executives, and first-time show creators who want a better grasp of OTT packaging basics.

Contact Cininfo

For registration details and workshop queries

WhatsApp or call +91 9009004762, or send a direct message on Instagram at @cininfo4talent.

Please fill out the form and submit the following materials for Web Series:

  • 1. Logline (upto 50 words)
  • 2. Short Synopsis (100-150 words)
  • 3. Long story synopsis / pitch deck (Upload min. 6 to max. 10 pages)
  • 4. Writer’s Statement / Director’s Approach Note (100-150 words)
  • 5. ⁠Character Arc:
    Primary & Secondary - 500 – 1000 word character sketch explaining your main characters only
  • 6. Vision Statement (500 words limit)
  • 7. Episodic breakdown – 1 paragraph on each episode
  • 8. ⁠Treatment Note

Please fill out the form and submit the following materials for Feature Length Film:

  • 1. Logline (upto 50 words)
  • 2. Short Synopsis (100-150 words)
  • 3. Long story synopsis / pitch deck (Upload min. 6 to max. 10 pages)
  • 4. Writer’s Statement / Director’s Approach Note (100-150 words)
  • 5. ⁠Character Arc:
    Primary & Secondary - 500 – 1000 word character sketch explaining your main characters only
  • 6. Vision Statement (500 words limit)