• Collaborate with Cininfo Launchpad Mentors
• Strengthen your storytelling, visuals, editing, and direction with expert guidance
• Craft a pitch that speaks the industry’s language
• Retain full creative control of your project
• Get discovered by producers and platforms actively seeking new voices

Open to all creative professionals — filmmakers, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, actors, and other storytellers with a compelling project.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A completed, registered script (feature, short, series, or concept-based)
• A notional budget (even a basic cost estimate)
• At least 2 years of active experience in the film, television, or digital content industry
• A professional link to previous work (short film, web series, reel, etc).
• Strong intent to pitch the project to producers, OTT platforms, or co-producers

Additional Details:
Geography: Open to applicants from India and abroad
Language: Projects in any language are welcome — however, all written submissions must be made in English
Team or Individual: Both teams and individuals can apply; co-writers are welcome

Ideal for creators looking for mentorship, collaborative feedback, and industry visibility

This opportunity is open to writers, directors, filmmakers, DOPs, editors, screenwriters, actors, and content creators committed to crafting powerful and original screen narratives.

Before You Apply
Please ensure you have the following ready:

• A logline (under 30 words)
• A short synopsis(100–150 words)
• A long story synopsis / Pitch Deck (6–10 pages)
• A writer’s statement / director’s approach note (100–150 words)
• A link to past work (film, showreel, or relevant material)
• A registered script ready to share with mentors and producers, if shortlisted for the mentor panel

By making an application to Cininfo Launchpad, you acknowledge and agree that you have read the Terms & Conditions and you agree to be legally bound by the same. If you have queries, you may go through the Definitions & FAQs.

Eligible Formats:

You can apply with projects in the following formats:

• Feature-length films
• Short films
• Mini-series or web series (with 1–2 episode screenplays)
• Reality TV concepts or formats

Application Process:

Step 1: Application Submission

• Log in with your active Cininfo Membership.
• Complete the application form with all required details and attach the necessary documents.

Note: Only subscribed members can apply.

Step 2: Submission Review

• The Cininfo Selection Panel will evaluate applications based on originality, potential, and project readiness and its internal policies.

Step 3: Interview Invitation

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email or WhatsApp for an online interview, as part of the final selection for the Cininfo Launchpad Expert Panel Pitch.

⚠️Please apply only if you’re comfortable pitching your project in front of a live online audience across Cininfo channels.

If You’re Selected:

• Pitch to the Cininfo Launchpad Mentor Panel
  Present your story or concept to the Cininfo Launchpad Expert Panel in a live online session.
• Get Chosen by a Mentor
  If selected, you’ll be paired with your mentor(s) to begin the mentorship and collaboration phase.
• 5–6 Weeks of Mentorship
  Work closely with your mentor(s) to develop your script and refine your pitch — all online and outcome-driven.
• Final Pitch to Industry
  Once ready, your project will be presented to a select panel of producers, financiers, studios or OTT platform — giving you a real shot at production or co-development.

All selected applicants moving forward to pitch before the Expert Panel will be required to pay a participation fee as specified by Cininfo (Details of the fee are mentioned in the Terms & Conditions).

The application fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee, valid for one project only and shall not be returned under any circumstances, including but not limited to withdrawal, cancellation, or rejection of the application.