From Script to Screen: What Producers Look for in Today’s Content

Join producer and entrepreneur Nikhil Dwivedi for a Live Cininfo session as he shares his perspective on what he looks for when evaluating film and series projects. Drawing from his experience of developing and producing content across theatrical and streaming platforms, Nikhil will discuss what makes a story commercially viable while retaining its creative strength.

Event Details:

  • Date: 18th July 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM IST
  • Venue: Zoom

Session will cover:

  • Identifying stories with strong commercial and creative potential.
  • Common mistakes writers and filmmakers make while pitching.
  • ⁠Packaging projects for theatres and OTT platforms.
  • Building a long-term career in the evolving entertainment industry.

Whether you’re a writer, filmmaker, producer, or aspiring storyteller, this session will offer practical insights into developing projects that stand out in an increasingly competitive entertainment landscape.

FREE for Cininfo Community Members!

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Speaker: Nikhil Dwivedi

Designation: Producer & Founder Saffron Magicworks

Nikhil Dwivedi is an actor, producer, and entrepreneur whose work spans film, television, and streaming. After completing his MBA and beginning his career in the corporate sector, he transitioned to filmmaking, making his acting debut with My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (2008). He has since appeared in films such as Raavan and Shor in the City, and the acclaimed series Scam 1992. As the founder of Saffron Magicworks, Nikhil has produced acclaimed and commercially successful projects including Veere Di Wedding, Dabangg 3, Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, Netflix’s CTRL, and Bandar. Known for championing bold, high-concept stories, he continues to create content across theatrical, television, and digital platforms.

Past Sessions

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

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

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

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

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)