Bridging Creativity and Execution in Storytelling With Sejal Shah,Writer, Director, Producer, Co-Founder of Bombay Fables
Great storytelling is born at the intersection of creative vision and effective execution. In an industry where artistic ambition must coexist with production realities, understanding both the director’s and producer’s perspective can be a powerful advantage.
Join filmmaker and producer Sejal Shah for an insightful session exploring how creative ideas evolve into successful screen projects. Drawing from her experience across directing and producing, Sejal will share practical lessons on navigating the creative process, developing compelling stories, and building projects that resonate with audiences while remaining production-ready.
This session is ideal for filmmakers, writers, producers, and storytellers looking to strengthen both the creative and strategic aspects of their work.
Event Details:
- Date: 28th June 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM IST
- Venue: Zoom
What You’ll Learn:
- How directing shaped her perspective as a producer and vice versa
- Balancing creative ambition with practical production realities
- Building stronger stories by understanding both the director’s and producer’s mindset
- Lessons from developing projects and creating impactful, audience-driven cinema
Join us for an engaging conversation on how creative vision and practical execution come together to create impactful cinema and compelling stories.
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Speaker: Sejal Shah
Designation: Director, Producer, and Co-founder
Sejal Shah is a director, producer, and co-founder of Bombay Fables. Her directorial debut ‘Costao’, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, was a raw, atmospheric film that struck a nerve with critics and audiences alike.
As a producer her slate includes Serious Men (Netflix), which earned an International Emmy nomination; the globally watched Asur 2 (JioCinema); the darkly funny Decoupled (Netflix); Delhi Crime Season 2 (Netflix); the critically lauded Costao (ZEE5); and the highly acclaimed ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha ‘on Netflix.
After years of reporting for The Week and The Sunday Times (London), Sejal transitioned into storytelling through cinema. She’s the recipient of the British Chevening Award for Outstanding Young Indian Journalist and the Award of Excellence, and her early documentary work earned international acclaim.
