Building Epic Cinema: Producing Large-Scale Storytelling for Global Audiences

Join us for an insightful Cininfo session that explores the craft and strategy behind building large-scale cinematic storytelling rooted in epic narratives and cultural storytelling. This session will dive into how filmmakers and producers can develop powerful, globally relevant stories while managing the complexity of ambitious productions.

Event Details:

  • Date: 20th June 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM IST
  • Venue: Zoom

In this session, you will learn:

  • Developing Epic Worlds – How to adapt culture, history, and legendary narratives into compelling cinematic universes that resonate with modern audiences
  • Producing Large-Scale Films – Understanding the challenges of scale, including budgets, team coordination, VFX integration, and execution
  • Balancing Vision and Marketability – Crafting stories that stay true to their roots while appealing to both Indian and international audiences

Reserve your spot for this session on building epic cinema, large-scale storytelling, and globally resonant narratives designed for today’s audiences.

FREE for Cininfo Community Members!

For more information please WhatsApp or call us on +91 9009004762 or DM us on Instagram @cininfo4talent

Speaker: Shilpa Dhawan

Designation: Managing Director of Kleem Production House

Shilpa Dhawan is the Managing Director of Kleem Production House and the producer of the acclaimed animated feature film Mahavatar Narsimha. With over 18 years of experience across management consulting, entrepreneurship, and film production, she brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and creative leadership to the industry.

An alumna of Manchester Business School, Shilpa has played a key role in shaping India’s evolving animation and content ecosystem. Under her leadership, Mahavatar Narsimha has received widespread recognition for its storytelling, visual excellence, and its celebration of India’s Vedic heritage.

Driven by a passion for bringing timeless cultural narratives to contemporary audiences, Shilpa continues to champion ambitious, large-scale projects that push creative boundaries and inspire filmmakers, storytellers, and entrepreneurs.

Past Sessions

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)